Lee Spitler
Upper Sandusky
Summary
Dedicated General Manager with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences to drive loyalty and repeat business. Skilled in optimizing resource allocation to meet operational demands effectively. Proven sales leader with strong judgment, strategic planning, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Possess 32 years of valuable experience in the John Deere Dealership setting at one location.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Ag-Pro Ohio LLC (formerly Wyandot Tractor)
09.2022 - Current
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Key Account Manager
Wyandot Tractor
06.1993 - 09.2022
- Develop and sustain relationships with customer base, building rapport as a personable and trusted representative
- Prepared customized client presentations and sales quotes
- Close sales and secure financing for customers
- Corporate event team planning, customer clinics, employee training, customer demos, employee appreciation days, customer appreciation events
- Strong knowledge base on John Deere Agriculture, Turf, Compact Construction Equipment as well as numerous short line companies
Lieutenant Firefighter
Upper Sandusky Fire Department
07.2003 - 03.2012
- Lead squad of firefighters
- Department Management team in charge of training, equipment, fundraising, grants
- Work with City Officials on Departmental matters
- Work with local schools on children fire awareness education
Board of Directors
Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce
03.2004 - 03.2010
- (2) 3 year terms on the board of directors
- Management of the Chamber and employees
- Promotion of local businesses
- Provide business networking opportunities
Captain
Pitt Township Fire Department
01.1997 - 07.2003
- Lead team of firefighters
- Management of Department Funds/Fundraising
- Management of equipment purchases and maintenance
Education
Bachelors degree - Business Administration
The University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio05.1995
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Leadership Experience
- Financial Services
- Microsoft office
- Inventory Management
- Branding
- Advertising and marketing
- Cost analysis and savings
- Dealership management
- Market analysis
- Inventory control
- Staff management
- Effective leader
- Employee development
- Team oversight
- Customer relations
Timeline
General Manager
Ag-Pro Ohio LLC (formerly Wyandot Tractor)
09.2022 - Current
Board of Directors
Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce
03.2004 - 03.2010
Lieutenant Firefighter
Upper Sandusky Fire Department
07.2003 - 03.2012
Captain
Pitt Township Fire Department
01.1997 - 07.2003
Key Account Manager
Wyandot Tractor
06.1993 - 09.2022
Bachelors degree - Business Administration
The University of Findlay
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