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Robert Kessler

Fresno,CA

Summary

Goal-driven Sales professional bringing 15 plus career history in sales and proven track record of strategic business growth. Skilled at aiding in product marketing efforts. Adept at cultivating productive client relationships through positive rapport, tailored solutions and client engagement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

GSM

Visalia Ford
Visalia, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Salesman

Lithia Nissan Of Fresno
Fresno, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided information about products and services.
  • Developed relationships with key accounts to increase sales volume.
  • Demonstrated product features, benefits and use to potential buyers.

Sales Manager

Coastline CDJR
San Juan Capistrano, CA
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Training To become an expert on the sales process
  • Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.

Salesman

DCH Subaru
Thousand Oaks, CA
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
  • Followed up with customer to identify and address any concerns or explanations they may have.
  • Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.

Sales Manager

Selma Auto
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.

Sales Manager

Future Kia
Clovis, CA
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.

Sales Manager

Lithia Automotive Group
Fresno, CA
11.2001 - 01.2017
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
  • Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kerman High School
Kerman, CA
06.1982

Skills

  • Negotiations expert and strong deal closer
  • Effective Retail Sales
  • Team oversight
  • Continuous improvements
  • Sales process
  • Communication and engagement techniques
  • Recruiting and hiring

Timeline

GSM

Visalia Ford
01.2024 - 03.2024

Salesman

Lithia Nissan Of Fresno
06.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Manager

Coastline CDJR
11.2021 - 11.2022

Salesman

DCH Subaru
02.2021 - 11.2021

Sales Manager

Selma Auto
12.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Manager

Future Kia
01.2017 - 12.2019

Sales Manager

Lithia Automotive Group
11.2001 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Kerman High School
Robert Kessler