Phillip R Lee
Victory Chevrolet LLC
Kannapolis,NC
37
years of professional experience
Dynamic salesmanager with a proven record in team building and problem resolution. Expertise in driving profitability improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Work History
Finance Director
16 Years 4 Months- Fostered culture of continuous improvement within finance department, encouraging professional development and innovation.
- Drove profitability improvements by analyzing product line revenues and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Worked with and trained staff from all departments in the dealership to maximise profitability in the Finance Department.
- Continually fostered and maintained great working relationships with the buyers and credit managers of the Financial Institutions that we did business with.
General Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Directed operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
- Oversaw training programs for staff, improving team performance and service quality.
- Collaborated with department heads to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Drove year-over-year business growth and profitability while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
General Sales Manager
10 Years 5 Months- Effectively managed a 50 person sales team and sales managers to ultimately become the 2nd largest Dodge Dealership in the country.
- Directed sales teams to achieve monthly targets through effective coaching and performance management.
- Spearheaded training programs for new sales associates, improving onboarding efficiency and team integration.
Education
Skills
Mature
reliable and focused on job excellence
Team building and relationship development
Compliance monitoring
Problem resolution
Team player
Efficient multi-tasker
Effective leader
Time management
Deadline oriented
Vendor relationships
Skilled negotiator
Timeline
Finance Director
Victory Chevrolet LLC
01.2010 - 05.2026Read More
General Manager
United Nissan (Penske Automotive Group)
03.2000 - 04.2003Read More
General Sales Manager
Lake Norman Chrysler, Dodge Jeep (Sonic Automotive)
09.1989 - 02.2000Read More
Western Carolina University
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