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NATHAN BENT

Camas,Washington

Summary

I have always been a believer in being nice and I don't think I have ever been a part of a nicer team. There are very few opportunities that could divert my focus from my role as Used Car Manager at Subaru, yet here is one. I view this application as a means to communicate my career aspirations. My ambition is to build a lengthy and prosperous career, culminating in retirement with Dick Hannah Dealerships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Used Car Manager

Dick Hannah Subaru
Vancouver, WA
12.2023 - Current

Used Car Manager

Toyota of Portland/Subaru of Portland
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Approach everyday as a NICE day, bringing an enthusiastic growth mindset to every interaction
  • Solely responsible for the accurate and timely valuation of all sales department trades/acquisitions
  • Daily immersion into the vAuto Provision software for constant up to date live market research to optimize effective marketing and profitability
  • Cultivate transparent and open communication with the Fixed Operations Departments, Outside Vendors and their personnel.
  • Coordinate with auto auctions, in the lane and online, to not only acquire quality pre-owned inventory at competitive prices but to also maximize wholesale opportunities
  • Assembled and currently coach the Buy Center (inventory acquisition team)
  • Oversee and coordinate all internal moving parts relating to the reconditioning process across multiple departments and locations
  • Staffed and currently coach the Trade Up Advantage department in the Subaru Service Drive
  • Schedule for and coach the Assistant Used Car Manager and the Lot Porter team to ensure a flawless alignment with all dealership needs
  • Meet with the General Manager and department heads weekly to review departmental performance and ensure dealership wide alignment

Sales Manager

Toyota of Portland/Subaru of Portland
Portland, OR
09.2018 - 03.2020

Sales Manager

Alan Webb Nissan
Vancouver, Washington
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Fostered a genuine and successful relationship with all lenders having maintained targets for the captive lender
  • Met or exceeded factory new sales targets
  • Provided daily coaching to the sales team to set objectives, monitor progress, improve job performance and promote cohesiveness
  • Interfaced directly with customers in order to resolve challenges quickly, close car deals or thank customers to ensure an unparalleled guest experience
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
  • Consistently a top performer in all categories amongst my peers in the auto group

Skills

  • Forward-thinking, positive, and growth leadership style
  • Unwavering moral compass; ability to oversee and enforce company policies, procedures, and culture
  • Capability to work cooperatively and foster a cohesive and welcoming work environment
  • Proven ability to resolve conflicts
  • In-depth understanding of dealership operations
  • Process oriented: organized, detail-oriented, and accountability-driven

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Used Car Manager

Dick Hannah Subaru
12.2023 - Current

Used Car Manager

Toyota of Portland/Subaru of Portland
01.2021 - 12.2023

Sales Manager

Alan Webb Nissan
08.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Manager

Toyota of Portland/Subaru of Portland
09.2018 - 03.2020
NATHAN BENT