Driven professional with a proven track record of transforming a $250,000 territory into a 2.5 million dollar success for EIS Brake Division of Standard Motor Products. Excelled in customer education and relationship building, leveraging technical knowledge and excellent communication to exceed sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional complaint handling and organizational skills, contributing to significant revenue growth and client retention.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Service Advisor
National Automotive- Northern Rock
08.1998 - Current
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Created and maintained detailed data Base.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Excellent in the acquisition of Parts and finding the best price and availability.
Outside Sales Representative
EIS Brake Division of Standard Motor Products
08.1985 - 05.1998
Personally transformed a $250,000 territory into a 2.5 Million dollar territory in 3 years.
Managed 100+ Parts Stores inventories to maximize profits and sales by locale.
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase revenue.
Utilized customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and market trends.
Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.
Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
Automotive Parts Manager
Best Discount Auto Parts
10.1974 - 08.1985
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Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Sold parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments.
Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers.
Performed employee hiring processes.
Managed inventory, and purchased products to fill inventory needs and requirements.
Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
05.1973
High School Diploma -
Karns High School
Knoxville, TN
06.1971
Skills
Customer Education
Complaint Handling
Organization
Vehicle Inspection
Documentation
Work Order Management
Technical knowledge
Appointment Scheduling
Parts Ordering
Customer Relations
Warranty processing
Building Relationships
Diagnostic Tools
Customer Satisfaction
Estimating costs
Computer Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Cost Estimation
Customer Retention
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Automotive Service Advisor
National Automotive- Northern Rock
08.1998 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
EIS Brake Division of Standard Motor Products
08.1985 - 05.1998
Automotive Parts Manager
Best Discount Auto Parts
10.1974 - 08.1985
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering