Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
PERSONAL
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PETER EATON

Mount Airy,MD

Summary

Results-driven Sales Manager/Finance Manger/Used car manager/Commercial Truck Manager with proven success in leading sales teams to achieve targets and expand market reach. Skilled in developing effective sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance through coaching and motivational techniques. Consistently enhanced revenue growth by implementing innovative sales tactics and optimizing operational processes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SALES MANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER/USED CAR SPECIALIST

Criswell Chevrolet/GMC
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland
01.1996 - Current
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.

Used Car Director

Fox Chevrolet
BALTIMORE, Maryland
03.1991 - 03.1996
  • Followed used car sales regulations when overseeing business operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of sales associates focused on selling pre-owned vehicles.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to delivery, ensuring they meet safety standards and customer expectations.
  • Reviewed and controlled used vehicle inventory to maintain accurate supply.
  • Maintained quality of stock and oversaw timely reconditioning to promote quick turnarounds.
  • Successfully oversaw sales operations in thriving dealership by hiring talented personnel and initiating positive relationships within community.

Education

BBA - GM UNIVERSITY AUTOMOTIVE MANAGMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DELEWARE
Newark, DE
05-1992

Skills

  • Sales operation
  • Sales team training
  • Sales forecasting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Empowers high-performing sales teams
  • Sales expertise
  • Social media savvy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Goals and performance
  • Performance management
  • Motivational skills
  • Relationship building
  • Extensive personal network
  • Sales coaching

Affiliations

  • AVID BICYCLE RIDER/PERSONAL TRAINER AS HOBBY/GYM RAT/FATHER AND GRANDFAHER/FUND RAISER ST JUDES -PATTY POLLATOS CANCER FUND/MT AIRY BULLDOGS ATHLETICS/AVID HUNTER/CEDARBROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH MEMBER SINCE 2000/LIFETIME NRA MEMBER

Accomplishments

  • SALES MANAGER OF THE YEAR FOX AUTOMOTIVE
  • GM DEGREE
  • SALESMAN OF THE MONTH OVER 65 TIMES
  • HONORED STY JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL TOP PRODUCER COUNTRY CARES RADIO
  • TOP 1% AUTO SALES UNITED STATES 17 YEARS
  • TOP TIER FINANCE MANAGER

Certification

  • GM DEGREE
  • STATE OF MARYLAND SALES/FINANCE LICENSE
  • PERFECT DRIVING RECORD MARYLAND LICENSE

PERSONAL

  • A MANS WORD IS HIS BOND
  • FATHER /HUSBAND IS THE LEADER OF THE FAMILY
  • ALWAYS GIVE WHEN YOU CAN IT MATTERS
  • HELPING SOMEONE KEEPS ME OUT OF MY OWN HEAD
  • LOVE WELL TODAY
  • LAUGH WELL TODAY
  • HUGS ARE BETTER THEN HANDSHAKES

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SALES MANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER/USED CAR SPECIALIST

Criswell Chevrolet/GMC
01.1996 - Current

Used Car Director

Fox Chevrolet
03.1991 - 03.1996

BBA - GM UNIVERSITY AUTOMOTIVE MANAGMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DELEWARE
PETER EATON