Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Miguel Lopez

Downey,California

Summary

Seasoned Desk Manager with a proven track record at Auto L.A. and La City Cars excelling in sales expertise and strategic planning. Achieved over 85% penetration rate, fostering strong lender relationships and mentoring teams for peak performance. Skilled in process optimization and effective negotiation, I drive profitability and team development with enthusiasm.

Demonstrating a strong blend of hard and soft skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

Felix Chevrolet
Los Angeles
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Led team in developing effective sales strategies for car dealership.
  • Trained staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain a high standard of service quality.
  • Built relationships with clients to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to improve team effectiveness and motivation.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.

Sales Manager

La City Cars
Inglewood, California
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Coached sales team on effective floor engagement strategies.
  • Respond to leads in a timely and professional manner.
  • Complete required daily quota of outbound communications, including calls, texts, and emails.
  • Train and advise my salespeople in the art of closing by listening and sharing various strategies to overcome obstacles.
  • Lead weekly meetings in order to stay informed of inventory, products, and services we offer.
  • Maintain a well-noted CRM log of all prospects, with clear insights for the BDC team to follow up.
  • Capture positive reviews to gain future, and repeat, business.
  • Set sales goals, strategies, and motivation to achieve them.
  • Facilitated continuous communication with leadership concerning daily functions.

General Sales Manager

Phantom Auto Group
South Gate, California
09.2017 - 05.2024
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.

Oversee operations from cradle to grave.

• Source inventory recon unit.

• Schedule staff.

• Pursue credit applications.

• Review approvals.

Close deals, making sure all stipulations were collected. Maintained a good relationship with lenders.

Coaching and mentoring.

• Managing Employee Relations.

Cover desk managers by working deals (when needed).

Train and evaluate all sales staff as it relates to CRM systems, appointments, follow-ups, and follow proper processes for test drives.

Desk Manager

Auto L.A.
South Gate, California
06.2007 - 07.2017
  • Maximized special finance by capturing front and backend profit.
  • Conducted analysis of reserve deals for diverse dealer portfolios.
  • Maintained a good relationship with lenders.
  • Streamlined booking and funding through the pre-collection of all stipulations.
  • Assisted sales staff in securing pre-approvals with active prospects.

Education

GED -

Downey Adult School
Downey, CA
09-2022

Skills

  • Sales Assistance
  • Team-Based Task Allocation
  • Team Development
  • Report preparation
  • Sales expertise
  • Process Optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff development
  • Customer service
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Proficient in Spanish Communication
  • Efficient Issue Resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Effective Negotiation
  • Effective Upselling Strategies

Affiliations

  • My passion for cars drives me to most cars shows and expositions for all makes and models.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Desk Manager of the year 7 out of ten years at Auto L.A.
  • Recognized by Cargurus as a top rated dealer at Phantom Auto Group

Certification

  • Consumer Protection Law October 2023-October 2024
  • Dealership Security Awareness October 2023-October 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Felix Chevrolet
01.2025 - 06.2025

Sales Manager

La City Cars
06.2024 - 12.2024

General Sales Manager

Phantom Auto Group
09.2017 - 05.2024

Desk Manager

Auto L.A.
06.2007 - 07.2017

GED -

Downey Adult School