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Peter Lansing

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

An innovative, resourceful, growth-driven leader dedicated to delivering objectives effectively. A proven track record of developing successful teams in all facets of dealership operations. Efficiently establishes rapport with all business-to-business relationships, with acquisitional, partnership, networking, and selling experience. Negotiates with a clear focus and precision. Adapts punctually in an ever-changing industry and environment. Consistently pursues opportunities in the best interests of the company while representing and practicing core values. Recruits, trains, and mentors key individuals to create and sustain teams of scalable, controlled growth. The ability to affluently pivot and mitigate loss control when identified. Strong business acumen-oriented talent to be deployed as the 'Closer' in any environment. Stimulated by a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work experience. Ongoing improvement is practiced daily to maximize efficiency and profitability. Defining industry standards in financial performance through a consistent, decisive, and resourceful approach. Maximizes all resources to deliver a positive, enthusiastic work experience, while producing the highest financial results, is the promise that I deliver on a consistent basis.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

COO

AC Nelsen Enterprises INC
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Built relationships with industry leaders both internally and externally to create new opportunities for growth.
  • Acted as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders such as customers or partners.
  • Actively managed four balance sheets of family holdings, including real estate. (50M - 100M)
  • Participated in, and hosted, trade show events as a vendor and consumer. (RVDA, Arrow Distributing, AC Nelsen RV shows)
  • Attracted purchasers of family holdings.
  • Restructured failing business model.
  • Recruited and implemented the leadership team.
  • Formulated key performance indicators that measure success against set goals and objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.
  • Negotiated all supplier, financial, insurance, and vendor relationships.
  • Real estate transaction facilitation (10M+).
  • Created a sustainable, process driven environment for all to thrive.

General Manager

Mills Ford Chrysler Of Willmar
Willmar, MN
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Influenced organizational wide financial performance standards with clearly defined departmental responsibilities.
  • Established several business relationships vital to organizational growth.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
  • Inspired employees to work as cohesive team while delivering exceptional service to customers in every interaction.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.

Executive Finance Director/General Sales Manager

Minnesota Truck Headquarters
Saint Cloud, MN
07.2017 - 05.2022

· Oversee and Direct Finance Operations of 4 locations/divisions

· Influence the branching of 4 locations

· Involved in sales operations company wide

· Staffed Sales/F&I and influenced staffing in fixed operations

· Built and maintained F&I Department

· Initiated and maintained Indirect Lending Relationships

· Hiring and Dismissals for F&I/Sales Departments

· Training and maintenance for all front end operations

· Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Employee Reviews

· Scribed for the Company's Weekly Executive Management Meetings

· Responsible for Front/Back gross revenue

· Created Marketing Campaigns

· Planned and executed Year over Year gross/net revenue increases by 35%+ annually for 5 years.

· Executed seemingly challenging goals throughout the years

· Created new standards for Customer/Employee Experience

· Assisted in organization of expansion of locations with all 3rd party and State entities

· Created, adapted, and enforced all Dealerships front end processes

· Fostered and Implemented personal/professional growth with employees

· Created and adaptively changed policies/procedures

· Organized and Implemented Sales/F&I process

· Created/Maintained/Negotiated Vendor Relationships

· Practiced Daily Operations of Front/Back End Managerial Duties

General Sales Manager

Gilleland Chevrolet Cadillac
Saint Cloud, MN
11.2011 - 06.2017
  • Franchise setting GSM/Finance Director Duties
  • Deployed subordinate management staff into deals while ensuring 100% Customer Satisfaction
  • Hiring & Training of Sales/F&I staff
  • Initiate and maintain Indirect Lending Relationships
  • Foster and promote growth within the company
  • Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
Saint Cloud, MN
05-2004

Skills

  • Influential leadership
  • Results-driven performance
  • Building relationships
  • Integrity-based actions
  • Scaling performance through adaptive evolution
  • Industry mastery focusing on ongoing improvement
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Policy and process development
  • Performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Focus and follow-through
  • Acquisitions
  • Team building
  • Resource allocation
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Team development
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Performance assessment
  • Department oversight
  • Customer service management
  • Business leadership
  • Goal setting
  • Problem anticipation and resolution
  • Sales lifecycles and processes
  • Technology implementation
  • CRM efficiency
  • Social media efficiency
  • Coaching
  • Balance sheet, P&L fluent
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Compliance management
  • Market share placement and retention

References

*Available upon request

Timeline

COO

AC Nelsen Enterprises INC
01.2024 - 03.2025

General Manager

Mills Ford Chrysler Of Willmar
10.2022 - 02.2023

Executive Finance Director/General Sales Manager

Minnesota Truck Headquarters
07.2017 - 05.2022

General Sales Manager

Gilleland Chevrolet Cadillac
11.2011 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
Peter Lansing