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Matthew Trippi

Summerville,SC

Summary

Resourceful professional with background in automotive and machinery parts sales. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion, excels in inventory management, customer relationship building, and problem-solving skills. Brings strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and teamwork skills to excel in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Parts Consultant

McElveen Buick GMC
Summerville, SC
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with other members of sales team to reach targets.
  • Used POS systems to receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  • Monitored competitor activities and pricing structures.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
  • Researched product availability from vendors and suppliers.
  • Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Parts Manager

Stokes Volkswagen
North Charleston, SC
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Manage a team of parts advisors, delegating work fairly to complete work in a timely manor.
  • Organize and manage approximately 330K dollars of parts inventory accurately and efficiently. Maintaining required stocking levels and fill rate.
  • Met sales goals set by the store and brand.
  • Monitored and adjusted inventory to minimize obsolescence to less than one percent.
  • Prepared detailed reports on parts department performance, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.

Automotive Parts Consultant

Stokes Volkswagen
North Charleston, SC
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Advised retail, wholesale and internal automotive parts customers in parts selection, immediately expedited out-of-stock parts and supplied parts to requestors promptly.
  • Inspected returned items for damage or defects prior to restocking them into inventory.
  • Communicated product expertise and department process improvements to meet organizational goals.
  • Provided customers with accurate information about automotive parts and accessories.

Retail Parts Professional

Advance Auto Parts
Summerville, SC
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Taught and trained new sales personnel on customer service and sales techniques.
  • Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
  • Diagnosed customer complaints and identified solutions to resolve them.
  • Managed inventory levels by restocking shelves as needed.
  • Located and labeled parts to maintain organized inventory of stock.
  • Kept parts neatly stacked and ready for purchase to boost sales.
  • Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
  • Tracked stock levels, shipping dates, and other related information for each order placed.

Education

GED -

Adult Education
Moncks Corner, SC
09-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Engineering

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Shipping coordination
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff training
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Dealer management systems
  • Strong leadership
  • Detail Focused
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Mechanically inclined

Certification

  • Automotive Servicing Certificate

Timeline

Automotive Parts Consultant

McElveen Buick GMC
04.2022 - Current

Parts Manager

Stokes Volkswagen
12.2020 - 04.2022

Automotive Parts Consultant

Stokes Volkswagen
08.2015 - 12.2020

Retail Parts Professional

Advance Auto Parts
08.2012 - 08.2015

GED -

Adult Education

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Engineering

Trident Technical College

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