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Michelle Sheli Johnson

Michelle Sheli Johnson

Lakewood,WA

Summary

Business Development | Relationship Management| High Level Sales Profile Summary Performance-driven and results-oriented professional with 17 years of field sales experience, and significant practice in building and developing business relationships. Excellent skills in sales, presentation, and interpersonal communication. Organized multitasker with a demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines under pressure. Analytical problem solver with proven competence in promptly addressing any area of concern that could affect the business negatively. Energetic self-starter recognized for ability to meet and exceed sales objectives, and develop long and short-term goals.

Overview

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Years automotive and finance experience

Work History

Field Sales Consultant

CARFAX/IHS Markit
Centreville, VA
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Maintained accurate and thorough records of leads and customer account information.
  • Conducted research to monitor market conditions and industry competitors.
  • Traveled throughout assigned territory to leverage leads and visit existing customers.
  • Developed and presented educational pitches detailing practical and financial product benefits.
  • Maintained responsibility for over 300 accounts within assigned territory, consistently touching base to assess needs and satisfaction.

Regional Sales Manager

CRIF Select Corp
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Prospect lenders that could benefit from an indirect lending program
  • Sell the benefits of indirect lending and how it can help grown loan volume
  • Consult with and train existing clients on how dealers operate and our LOS system

SW WA Dealer Account Representative

CU Direct Corporation
Ontario, CA
04.2005 - 02.2019
  • Sells to potential and existing dealers to develop new business and increase or retain existing business
  • Promotes the CUDL brand and all related products through dealer training and marketing concepts
  • Establishes an effective dealer training regimen to maintain working system with both successful Dealer clients and those viewed as inactive
  • Encourages a strong working relationship between both Dealer and
  • Credit Union clientele
  • Creates and enhances dealer network within assigned area
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and product offerings to ensure competitiveness in the market.

Indirect Lending Manager

Washington State Employees Credit Union, Olympia
, WA
09.2003 - 04.2005
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new employees bringing value to lending department.
  • Cultivated relationships with automotive dealerships by making sales calls.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with employees to provide performance evaluations, resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Made recommendations after completing prospects' loan analysis.

Finance and Insurance Manager

Lincoln Mercury and Mazda of Olympia, Olympia
, WA
05.2001 - 09.2003

Finance and Insurance Manager

Gilchrist Chevrolet
Tacoma, WA
01.2001 - 04.2001

Finance and Insurance Manager | Office Manager

Titus Will Chevrolet, Olympia
, WA
11.1998 - 01.2001

Education

Accounting Certificate - Accounting 1 & 2

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
06.1991

High School Diploma -

Steilacoom High School
Steilacoom, WA
06.1988

Skills

  • Client Satisfaction
  • Customer Relations
  • Federal Regulation Compliance
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • SAAS sales
  • Consultative Sales Strategies
  • Expense Tracking
  • Team Goals
  • Customer Service Standards
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Retention Strategies
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Performance Goals
  • Product Recommendations
  • B2B Sales

Timeline

Field Sales Consultant

CARFAX/IHS Markit
12.2019 - 12.2021

Regional Sales Manager

CRIF Select Corp
03.2019 - 12.2019

SW WA Dealer Account Representative

CU Direct Corporation
04.2005 - 02.2019

Indirect Lending Manager

Washington State Employees Credit Union, Olympia
09.2003 - 04.2005

Finance and Insurance Manager

Lincoln Mercury and Mazda of Olympia, Olympia
05.2001 - 09.2003

Finance and Insurance Manager

Gilchrist Chevrolet
01.2001 - 04.2001

Finance and Insurance Manager | Office Manager

Titus Will Chevrolet, Olympia
11.1998 - 01.2001

Accounting Certificate - Accounting 1 & 2

Clover Park Technical College

High School Diploma -

Steilacoom High School
Michelle Sheli Johnson