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PAUL MUELLER
Management/Finance/Sales
Post Falls,ID
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic finance and sales executive with over 20 years of experience in automotive, RV, and retail sectors. Expertise in driving profitability through backend gross profit maximization and strong lender relationships. Proven ability to coach high-performing teams while ensuring compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in negotiation and revenue growth strategies that elevate dealership performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
AutoNation Land Rover Spokane
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Directed finance operations for luxury dealership, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability.
- Built strong lender relationships, improving approval rates and reducing funding delays.
- Trained and coached finance managers and sales teams to boost product knowledge and compliance awareness.
- Partnered with executive leadership to align profitability goals with customer service benchmarks.
Finance Manager
ClickIt RV
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Managed finance department operations, boosting revenue growth 22.5% through enhanced product penetration and marketing campaigns.
- Established training guidelines to improve employee performance and engagement.
- Strengthened lender partnerships, ensuring competitive financing for customers.
Semi-Truck Sales & Inventory Manager
RWC Group
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed B2B sales and inventory, collaborating with stakeholders on transportation and logistics needs.
HVAC Sales Manager
Falco’s
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw sales, inventory, and installations for HVAC equipment. Designed custom ductwork systems for residential construction.
Lead Academic Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
06.2008 - 12.2014
- Increased student enrollment by 5% through outreach and promotional strategies.
- Provided academic guidance to optimize student progression and career outcomes.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
ITT Technical Institute
Associate’s Degree - Visual Communications
ITT Technical Institute
AutoCAD Certificate - Basic AutoCAD usage and knowledge
Penn Foster University
Skills
- Finance and sales leadership
- Compliance and risk management
- Revenue growth strategies
- Team development
- Lender relations
- Negotiation skills
- Business strategy
- Customer experience
Certification
- Member of the National Technical Honor Society
- Notary Public, State of Washington
Accomplishments
- Grew backend gross profit at AutoNation Land Rover Spokane through menu selling, product penetration, and lender optimization.
- Increased finance department revenue 22.5% at ClickIt RV by leveraging digital campaigns and new sales strategies.
ADDITIONAL AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE (1988 – 2003)
Sales, Sales Management, Finance Management, General Management with Hazelwood Buick-Pontiac-GMC-KIA, Hardin Auto Sales, and Spokane Kia.
Volunteer Background
First Night Spokane -
Operations Director -
Oversaw the operations of first night spokane for 6 years including setup, operations and tear town. Directed many teams, vendors, musicians and people.
Affiliations
- National Technical Honor Society
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Software
Adobe Design
Interests
Music
Volunteering
Golf
Timeline
Finance Director
AutoNation Land Rover Spokane
08.2024 - 10.2025
Finance Manager
ClickIt RV
01.2019 - 07.2025
Semi-Truck Sales & Inventory Manager
RWC Group
01.2016 - 12.2018
HVAC Sales Manager
Falco’s
03.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Academic Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
06.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
ITT Technical Institute
Associate’s Degree - Visual Communications
ITT Technical Institute
AutoCAD Certificate - Basic AutoCAD usage and knowledge
Penn Foster University