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Neil Thompson, US Army Veteran

Plano,TX

Summary


High-achieving General Sales Manager adept at building and leading successful teams in all areas of our business.

Well versed in building and maintaining Audi manufacturer dealer relationship to achieve peerless client satisfaction.

Adept in achieving best in peer group results in profit and SSI CSI.

Passionate about the development of my team and their ability to excell.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Audi Plano
Plano, United States
10.2015 - Current
  • Motivated team members to continuously meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained Manufacturer Dealer Relations To Enhance Partnership.
  • Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and continued sales training.
  • Worked as unit to achieve high results among peer group.
  • Achieve high levels of CSI & SSI with manufacturer continuously thru fostered team approach

Sales Associate & Team Lead

Mercedes Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 10.2015
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Aided in fostering self efficient approach to sales and follow up for myself and teammates
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Assisted Pre-Owned Director In merchandising pre-owned vehicle descriptions online while helping to also track & turn aging inventory.

Sales Director

Legacy Ford
Rosenburg, TX
05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Exceeded sales goals through effective time management and resource allocations.
  • Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
  • Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies with a team 1st foundation, tracking industry trends and competitive analysis.
  • Developed and maintained community relationships to aid in client base growth and retention.

Sales Director & Group Ecommerce Director

Paramount Auto Group
Houston, TX
09.2001 - 07.2009
  • Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department for Infinit then grew to multiple stores.
  • Grew sales floor continuously to meet store sales and revenue growth all while earning outstanding SSI & CSI Manufacturer Scores.
  • Worked with owners, managers and vendors to maintain market relevancy and top position by brand in our market.
  • Developed and implemented Sales Training Techniques for associates.

Pre-Owned Manager

Robbins Chevrolet
Humble, TX
09.1997 - 06.2001
  • Coordinated staff sales meetings to discuss developmental strategy, best practices and process improvements.
  • Grew pre-owned business to number one in area.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals..
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data to help develop, train and improve skills.
  • Helped enhance finance and sales team relationship to increase productivity in units and gross profits.

Finance Manager

Lone Star Ford
Houston, TX
03.1996 - 06.1997

Worked with sales managers and sales associates to create seamless process of making a deal thru maximizing store profits thru financing all while ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction.

Worked with lenders and finance director to maximize profits while mitigating risk for our dealership and partners.

Was continuously among the top in production and revenue.

Sales Associate

Interstate Ford
Spring, TX
03.1995 - 03.1996
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Multiple times named sales person of the month
  • Earned and maintained high levels of CSI SSI

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Eddison College
Punta Gorda, FL

Skills

  • Goal Attainment
  • Market Strategy
  • Staff Management
  • Training and Development
  • Team Development
  • Sales Planning

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Audi Plano
10.2015 - Current

Sales Associate & Team Lead

Mercedes Benz Of Houston North
08.2011 - 10.2015

Sales Director

Legacy Ford
05.2010 - 07.2011

Sales Director & Group Ecommerce Director

Paramount Auto Group
09.2001 - 07.2009

Pre-Owned Manager

Robbins Chevrolet
09.1997 - 06.2001

Finance Manager

Lone Star Ford
03.1996 - 06.1997

Sales Associate

Interstate Ford
03.1995 - 03.1996

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Eddison College
Neil Thompson, US Army Veteran