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Kristi Griffin

Elizabethton,TN

Summary

Diligent finance director and accomplished sales professional with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing sales teams in competitive markets, leveraging a vast network of contacts within automotive industry.

Recently completed the 20 hour NMLS (ID 2766141) course for mortgage loan officers which has been banked to the database.

Currently seeking opportunities for loan procurement positions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Pearson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Richmond, Virginia
02.2020 - 02.2023

New car sales manager

Arranging finance packages for customers to fit their needs and budgets.

General Sales Manager

Umansky Honda
Charlottesville, Virginia
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Established customer-centric focus culture to build loyalty and retention.
  • Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.

Finance Director/Sales Manager

Parrish Ford
Goochland, Virginia
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Safeguards Coordinator.
  • Developed and implemented accounting, financial, and operational systems.
  • Prepared loan packages for customers to meet their needs and budgets.
  • Cultivated and deepened a high-performance sales team by increasing volume by 25% in the first year, and 24% in profit in the same year.

National Sales & Training Consultant

Elead1One
Valdosta, GA
12.2016 - 04.2017

Served as national sales and training consultant for automotive retail CRM tool remotely.

Conducted software sales and training sessions at dealer client locations.

  • Advised dealer clients on additional products and services to enhance offerings.
  • Streamlined dealer processes to optimize time and resource utilization.

Sales Manager/ Pre-owned Sales Manager/ Finance Director

Hendrick Automotive Group
Richmond, VA
04.2014 - 12.2016

Trained in negotiation techniques and time management strategies.

Maintained professional customer interactions to foster positive relationships.

Provided tailored product recommendations based on thorough client needs assessment.

Analyzed financial data from clients to develop strategies for achieving financial goals.

  • Ensured confidentiality of all client records and sensitive information.

Finance Manager

Pearson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Richmond, VA
12.2012 - 04.2014
  • Provided clients with budget management and financial guidance.
  • Created targeted metrics to track and record key findings and drive business objectives.
  • Increased profitability by negotiating contract terms and rates with banking institutions.

Education

Finance and Ethics

Jim Moran And Associates Finance
Charlotte, NC
2014

Ethical and Technical Standards

Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals
2013

The Art of Menu Selling

Jim Zieglar Training
2012

Finance Services

Resource Automotive Group
2011

References Available Upon Request

Skills

  • Established track record of exceptional sales results
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Energetic
  • Compelling leadership skills
  • Effective Retail Sales Manager
  • Social media savvy
  • Active listener

Timeline

Sales Manager

Pearson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
02.2020 - 02.2023

General Sales Manager

Umansky Honda
02.2019 - 02.2020

National Sales & Training Consultant

Elead1One
12.2016 - 04.2017

Finance Director/Sales Manager

Parrish Ford
05.2016 - 02.2019

Sales Manager/ Pre-owned Sales Manager/ Finance Director

Hendrick Automotive Group
04.2014 - 12.2016

Finance Manager

Pearson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
12.2012 - 04.2014

Finance and Ethics

Jim Moran And Associates Finance

Ethical and Technical Standards

Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals

The Art of Menu Selling

Jim Zieglar Training

Finance Services

Resource Automotive Group

References Available Upon Request
Kristi Griffin