Patrick Sherrod
Hoover,AL
Summary
Well-grounded leader experienced in Management positions and pursuing challenging new role. Successful at optimizing control systems and building solid teams to meet business needs and achieve demanding financial targets. Good reporting, records management and interpersonal skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Cellular World Authorized Agent AT&T
01.2021 - Current
- Managed staff activities
- Managed store and daily cash deposits
- Thrived in a highly challenging customer service environment
- Responsible for staff scheduling
- Trained and mentored all staff
- Tracked sales performance
- Supervised employees to maintain goals to meet corporate objectives
- Managed the scheduling, recruiting, hiring and training of new store employees
Finance Manager/Sales Manager
Carlock Nissan Of Tupelo
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Structured deals and negotiated with financial institutions to complete financing and funding. Increased profitability by negotiating contract terms and rates with 12 banking institutions.
- Qualified clients and addressed specific needs to determine financial capabilities. Executed customized comprehensive financial strategies to exceed customer needs and sales goals.
- Collaborated with sales managers and sales consultants to create positive atmosphere, resulted in maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Sold service contracts, insurance and after-market products while continually tracking sales, developed goals and pitching new products, resulted in 54% increased revenue.
Finance Manager
Carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Tupelo
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Structured deals and negotiated with financial institutions to complete financing and funding. Increased profitability by networking and negotiating contract terms and rates with 14 banking institutions to create successful and sustainable relationships.
Sales Consultant
Carlock Toyota
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue. Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Generated sales by providing advice to customers regarding suitable product selection and executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings.
- Elevated new business opportunities and implemented effective networking strategies across MS, AL, TN.
- Improved profitability, developing pipeline of multiple distribution channels and sales strategies.
- Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets exceeding quotas.
Assistant Store Manager
Best Buy Co Inc
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Encouraged professional growth and talent development in associates to increase performance in all areas. Recruited, interviewing and hiring individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Partnered with store manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis. Achieved and exceeded business plans on consistent basis by engaging employees in key processes.
- Conducted 30-45 min performance reviews to organize training and development for staff which included coaching and developing store associates through formal and informal interactions.
General Store Manager
RadioShack Corp
10.2004 - 11.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control and supply restocking, cash-handling. Monitored operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Developed and implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy and maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Trained 6-12 employees in inventory practices, POS systems, product knowledge, and sales process.
- Conducted 30 minute performance reviews to organize training and development for staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and preventing overage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MSSkills
- Sales strategies
- Sales techniques
- Relationship management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Crm
- Contract negotiation
- Operations
- Purchasing
- Mentoring
- Training
- Pos
- Relationship building
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Pos systems
- Recruiting
- Interviewing
- Case Management
- Primary Care Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Data Entry
- Outlook
- Payroll
- Salesforce
- Accounting
- Sales Management
- Insurance Sales
- Account Management
- Records Management
- Computer Networking
- Retail management
- Management
- Financial acumen
Additional Information
- Skills
- Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Trend forecasting
- Project management Supervision and training
- Budgeting Recruiting and Hiring
- CRM (eLead, RouteOne, DealerTrack) Purchasing and planning
- Employee supervision Sales strategies
- Sales techniques training and mentoring Relationship building
- POS systems operations Contract negotiation
- Policy/program development Client relationship management
Timeline
Store Manager
Cellular World Authorized Agent AT&T
01.2021 - Current
Finance Manager/Sales Manager
Carlock Nissan Of Tupelo
11.2018 - 10.2019
Finance Manager
Carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Tupelo
03.2015 - 11.2018
Sales Consultant
Carlock Toyota
07.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Best Buy Co Inc
11.2011 - 05.2013
General Store Manager
RadioShack Corp
10.2004 - 11.2011
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
East Mississippi Community College
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