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Keith Goldstein

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Business-conscious Management and Sales Professional bringing over 15 years of experience in the Automotive, C-Store, Grocery and Medical Sales Industry. Focused and enthusiastic professional offering leadership in employee relations through effective communications, training and development. Measures performance to company goals and standards while establishing targets for improvement in increased sales, customer service, quality, cost and delivery.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Sales Consultant

Mt. Juliet CDJR
Mt. Juliet, TN
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new models, features and accessories.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with customers both in person and over the phone.
  • Developed an understanding of customer's interests by asking qualifying questions.
  • Negotiated with customers to close sales at agreed upon prices.
  • Top performer always within the top 3 in monthly sales (averaging 17.5 delivered vehicles a month)

Auto Sales Consultant

SunVertibles, LLC
Franklin, TN
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers, identified their needs and wants, and provided assistance to make a purchasing decision.
  • Negotiated with customers to close sales at agreed upon prices.
  • Adhered to dealership policies in order to maintain customer satisfaction and ensure repeat business.
  • Consistently closed a minimum of 10-15 sales per month.

General Manager/HR Coordinator

Tri Star Energy
Nashville, TN
05.2014 - 03.2020
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.

General Store Manager

The Kroger Co.
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2009 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
  • Fostered healthy team environments to promote collaboration and boost productivity.
  • Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors.
  • Secured store perimeter and enforced safety procedures to minimize losses and protect assets.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Examined merchandise to correctly price and display products.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

VP, Sales & Marketing

Renco Group
Jacksonville, FL
01.2004 - 09.2008
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
  • Led team in strategic executive-level planning.
  • Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.
  • Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.

Gunnery Sergeant

USMCR
10.1988 - 11.2003
  • Radio Communications/Support attached to 8th Communication Battalion/II MEF, Camp Lejeune, NC

Education

MBA - International Business

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Certified Corporate Trainer- Sales & SBM

Dale Carnegie Training of Central Florida
Port Orange, FL

Skills

  • Supervision and Training
  • Performance Improvements
  • Policy/Program Development
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Performance Assessment
  • Sales Tracking
  • Customer Service Management
  • Administrative Management
  • Decision Making
  • Operations Oversight
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Staff Development
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Recruitment and Hiring

Timeline

Auto Sales Consultant

Mt. Juliet CDJR
09.2023 - Current

Auto Sales Consultant

SunVertibles, LLC
05.2021 - 09.2023

General Manager/HR Coordinator

Tri Star Energy
05.2014 - 03.2020

General Store Manager

The Kroger Co.
12.2009 - 03.2014

VP, Sales & Marketing

Renco Group
01.2004 - 09.2008

Gunnery Sergeant

USMCR
10.1988 - 11.2003

MBA - International Business

University of Central Florida

Certified Corporate Trainer- Sales & SBM

Dale Carnegie Training of Central Florida
Keith Goldstein