Matt Bryant
Eugene,OR
Summary
Dynamic business leader with a proven track record at Guaranty Chevrolet and Hertz Car Sales of Eugene, excelling in sales leadership and relationship building. Expert in marketing tactics and small business operations, driving significant growth and enhancing customer loyalty. Skilled in hiring and staffing, fostering high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Chubby Leaf Succulents & Nursery
10.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed social media accounts, advertising and sales campaigns.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and keep them updated with current sales trends.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
General Manager
Hertz Car Sales of Eugene
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Trained sales teams in creating outstanding customer experiences.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
New Car Sales Manager
Guaranty Chevrolet
10.2010 - 02.2017
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Responsible for purchasing new and used car inventories. Attended auto auctions on a weekly basis.
- Managed F&I Department. Assisted finance managers with product presentations and securing loans with lenders.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.
Finance Manager
Capitol Toyota Scion
01.2001 - 09.2010
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
- Assisted customers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
- Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
- Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations.
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
North Eugene High School
Eugene, OR06-1991
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Social media control
- Relationship building
- Hiring and staffing
- Staff management
- Business development
- Sales leadership
- Small business operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Marketing
- Sales management
- Staff hiring
Certification
Successfully completed Disney Customer Service Program at Disney University
Timeline
Owner
Chubby Leaf Succulents & Nursery
10.2018 - Current
General Manager
Hertz Car Sales of Eugene
03.2017 - 08.2018
New Car Sales Manager
Guaranty Chevrolet
10.2010 - 02.2017
Finance Manager
Capitol Toyota Scion
01.2001 - 09.2010
High School Diploma - General Studies
North Eugene High School