Enthusiastic General Sales Manager bringing 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. Proficient in sales, service and business operations. Eager to drive business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor/Broker Associate
BlackStream Christie’s International Real Estate
Greenville, SC
03.2023 - Current
Managed client meetings expertly to create positive energy, build trust and lock in new agreements.
Coordinated property advertisements for print, digital and social media channels.
Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
General Sales Manager
Porsche Audi VW Asheville
Asheville, NC
01.2020 - 06.2022
Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople.
Identified weaknesses and implemented sales and business practices training to improve performance.
Used Car Sales Manager
Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
08.2018 - 01.2020
Sold pre-owned cars and trucks to meet aggressive monthly sales goals.
Reviewed and controlled used vehicle inventory to maintain accurate supply.
Partnered with employees to develop relationships with customers and enhance sales processes.
Mentored and trained sales staff on sales techniques and overcoming objections to achieve quotas.
Sales Manager
Porsche Audi VW Asheville
Asheville, NC
01.2015 - 08.2018
Mentored employees to help achieve sales and CSI objectives.
Developed and executed strategies to improve new vehicle sales.
Completed extensive product line training to increase sales and render improved services to customers.
Maintained vehicle selection, pricing and specials on website and social media.
Leveraged CRM database to drive customer contacts, appointments and sales.
Business Manager
Kia of Asheville
Asheville, NC
04.2011 - 01.2015
Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Asheville
Asheville, NC
08.2007 - 06.2010
Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05.2007
Skills
Leadership and team building
Goal attainment
Training and coaching
Retail site development
Dealership operations
Timeline
Realtor/Broker Associate
BlackStream Christie’s International Real Estate
03.2023 - Current
General Sales Manager
Porsche Audi VW Asheville
01.2020 - 06.2022
Used Car Sales Manager
Toyota of Asheville
08.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Manager
Porsche Audi VW Asheville
01.2015 - 08.2018
Business Manager
Kia of Asheville
04.2011 - 01.2015
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Asheville
08.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
The University of Montana
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