Paul Buckner
Automotive Sales Management
Murfreesboro,Tennessee
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 27 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
Hudson Automotive Group (Murfreesboro VW)
Murfreesboro, United States
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Directed successful operational turnaround, eliminating over $240000 in debt within 3 months.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
General Manager
AMSI (Hyundai Of Cool Springs)
Franklin , TN
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (Nissan Of Cool Springs)
Franklin, TN
12.2012 - 09.2018
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (Downtown Nashville Nissan)
Nashville , TN
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (East Charlotte Nissan)
Charlotte, NC
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN 09.1989 - 05.1991
Skills
Performance improvement
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved #1 Hyundai Dealer in State of Tennessee by completing a step process with accuracy and efficiency.
- Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 30% growth of customer base.
- Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
Timeline
General Manager
Hudson Automotive Group (Murfreesboro VW)
02.2021 - 08.2021
General Manager
AMSI (Hyundai Of Cool Springs)
09.2018 - 12.2020
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (Nissan Of Cool Springs)
12.2012 - 09.2018
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (Downtown Nashville Nissan)
05.2011 - 11.2012
General Manager, Business Development
AMSI (East Charlotte Nissan)
02.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Arts - History
Pellissippi State Community College
09.1989 - 05.1991
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