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Mike Smith

Fox Island,WA

Summary

Automotive Sales and Finance Manager who draws on over 20 years of experience within the automotive industry to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Adept at tracking revenues and implementing effective sales techniques. Focused on training and motivating staff to achieve productivity goals. Finance Insurance Manager accomplished in outperforming objectives. Talented salesperson and leader practiced at promoting products and services to exceed goals. Skilled at building long-lasting and productive relationships with customers and financial representatives. Experienced sales leader well-versed in [Industry] requirements, standards and best practices. Adept at funding loans, processing paperwork and enhancing revenue. Profit-minded, industrious and successful at energizing teams.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Service Advisor

Mountain View Funeral Home And Crematory
Lakewood, WA
09.2024 - Current

Offer condolences and comfort to families that lost a family member.

Assist families navigate through the process for final resting place of their loved one.

Offer a pre planning guide to provide a clear road that lists all that is necessary when someone passes.

F&I Manager

Fugate Ford
Enumclaw, WA
11.2017 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced dealership profitability through sale of finance and insurance products.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively explaining financing options and ensuring a transparent process.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales goals, contributing to overall dealership success.
  • Established strong relationships with lenders, negotiating competitive rates for customers and improving loan approval rates.

F&I Manager

INFINITI OF TACOMA AT FIFE
Fife, WA
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Identified customer needs and awareness.
  • Present full array of finance products utilizing full menu presentation.
  • Prepare , submit and fund loan packages in a timely manner.
  • Trained sales staff using steps to sale. Trained sales staff on responding to internet leads and getting appointment.

Finance Manager

West Hills Autoplex
Bremerton, WA
09.2012 - 08.2016
  • Create needs and awareness through customer interview.
  • Present products and finance options tailored to meet customer needs and wants.
  • Maintained gross average 40% above monthly goal and exceeded regions CSI score for finance.
  • Active in training sales team in steps to the sale and maximizing each opportunity.

Used Car Sales Manager

Titus-Will Toyota
Tacoma WA.
08.2008 - 09.2012
  • Managed million dollar inventory with a strict 90 day turn.
  • Merchandise and marketed inventory daily. Responsible appraisals, buying, wholesaling and retailing. Hired, trained and mentored new sales team which increased front end gross average by $320 per unit and increased back end average by $270 per unit.
  • Increased overall sales volume by 80 percent.

Sales Manger

Larson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Puyallup, Wa.
02.2005 - 07.2008
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for sales associates.
  • Increased sales volume and gross exceeding set goals.
  • Active in closing deals with customers.

General Sales Manager

Volkswagen of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
11.1999 - 09.2004
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales team. Created a culture of team unity and family.
  • Oversaw all aspects of sales and finance.
  • Implemented successful advertising, marketing strategies. I
  • Increased sales volume by 40 percent. Increased gross per vehicle retail by 70 percent. Attained top 3 monthly sales ranking in region for three consecutive years.

Education

Finance And Insurance - Product Presentation

Pat Ryan And Associates
Chicago, IL

Associate of Science - Business

Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, California
1975

Skills

  • Substantial auto sales procedures and marketing strategies strong knowledge of domestic and foreign vehicle specifications
  • Vast understanding of auto financing procedures and guidelines
  • Proficient in use of database software Extensive staff training Comprehensive organizational and communication skills

Timeline

Family Service Advisor

Mountain View Funeral Home And Crematory
09.2024 - Current

F&I Manager

Fugate Ford
11.2017 - 01.2024

F&I Manager

INFINITI OF TACOMA AT FIFE
08.2016 - 07.2017

Finance Manager

West Hills Autoplex
09.2012 - 08.2016

Used Car Sales Manager

Titus-Will Toyota
08.2008 - 09.2012

Sales Manger

Larson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
02.2005 - 07.2008

General Sales Manager

Volkswagen of Tacoma
11.1999 - 09.2004

Finance And Insurance - Product Presentation

Pat Ryan And Associates

Associate of Science - Business

Southwestern Community College
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