Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Matthew Castilleja

Everett ,WA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Discount Tire, adept in team leadership and revenue generation. Skilled in client relationship development and performance tracking, I excel in driving sales growth and operational excellence. Leveraging industry awareness and a goal-oriented mindset, I've significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Comfort Advisor

West Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning
Bellingham , WA
09.2023 - Current
  • Promoted memorable shopping experiences resulting in increased customer retention and loyalty.
  • Scheduled appointments and met with potential clients in homes, listened to needs, answered questions and pinpointed best solutions through consultative sales approach.
  • Implemented professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
  • Grew annual business sales with strategic networking and marketing initiatives.
  • Installed new HVAC equipment according to manufacturer specifications and local building codes.
  • Inspected residential air ducts for signs of wear or damage.
  • Networked to build client base and promote products to new and existing clients.
  • Built customer rapport to sell right products and services to confident and informed buyers and negotiated and closed sales.
  • Generated sales via networking events and home shows, fostering growth of current industry knowledge while connecting with potential clients.
  • Mastered product and service offerings and patiently educated customers on HVAC solutions and multiple product options, warranties, pricing and financial options.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC equipment to help identify customer needs.

General Manager of Operations

Discount Tire
Kirkland, WA
07.2008 - 08.2023
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress against goals and objectives.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Identified cost savings initiatives that could be implemented across all departments.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Established quality assurance processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with safety guidelines by regularly inspecting work areas.
  • Managed training programs for new employees, including orientation and onboarding activities.

Education

Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA

Skills

  • Performance tracking
  • Lead development
  • Product presentation
  • Outside sales
  • Client relationship development
  • Industry awareness
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Team leadership
  • Product knowledge
  • Continuous improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Sales strategy
  • After-sales support
  • Attention to detail
  • Account management
  • Sales reporting
  • Negotiation
  • Inventory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking capacity
  • B2B and B2C sales
  • Staff training
  • Self motivation
  • Revenue generation
  • Teamwork
  • Territory management

Accomplishments

Three Day company Record for Tire Sales. Out of 1100 stores nation wide.

Surpassed a 14 year Store record of 1 million dollars in tires sales in one month.

received a Company Presidents award.

Selected to represent the Region of WR/OR/ID/MT to facilitate training meetings for all levels of managers.

Affiliations

  • camping
  • fishing/hunting/archery
  • football/golf/basketball
  • quality family time

Timeline

Comfort Advisor

West Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning
09.2023 - Current

General Manager of Operations

Discount Tire
07.2008 - 08.2023

Skagit Valley College
Matthew Castilleja