Enthusiastic, motivated regional manager with over 25 years' experience in retail operations. Responsible for driving results in the Florida market with a strong focus on strategic planning, sales budgeting, P&L management, recruiting & hiring, and maintaining world-class customer service. Sales Representative with a solid record of consistently achieving customer retention goals through relationship building and advanced product knowledge.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Mercedes Benz Of Coral Gables
Coral Gables, FL
08.2022 - 08.2024
Developed relationships with customers through follow-up calls and emails after sales were completed.
Provided test drives to potential customers to demonstrate vehicle operation and performance capabilities.
Attended training sessions regularly to stay up-to-date on product knowledge and industry trends.
Negotiated prices of vehicles based on customer needs and budget constraints.
Assisted customers in selecting a vehicle by answering questions and offering information on features, benefits, and warranties.
Provided excellent customer service throughout all stages of the buying process from initial contact to delivery of vehicle.
Worked closely with the finance department to ensure customer financing was secured in a timely manner.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, trade-in allowances, warranties.
Greeted customers and answered inquiries about vehicles.
Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
Regional Manager
Tailored Brands - Men's Wearhouse and JoS. A. Bank
10.1994 - 01.2022
Coached and directed 4 District Managers and 33 retail stores in the Florida market
Promoted and trained District Managers from within and mentored them to new positions as Regional Managers
Served as a role model for all team members and provided enthusiastic motivational leadership
Oversaw the productive and team development for 300+ employees
Collaborated with Vice President to evaluate and adjust staffing levels to comply with guidelines
Reviewed inventory levels and communicated needs or opportunities to Merchandise Department Manager
Worked with real estate department on proposed locations for new retail growth
Drove sales volume to $100M+ depending on economic trending analysis
Ensured all stores adhered to bench mark selling techniques
Reviewed weekly store audit reports and followed up on volume, average ticket, and shrink issues
Provided training at all levels, conducted quarterly sales training in market
Controlled shrink at a level of less than .5% annually.
District Manager
02.2002 - 01.2005
Responsible for overall sales coaching of 7 store managers and 100+ staff
Maintained shrink in district of less than .5%.
Store Manager
10.1994 - 01.2002
Managed #1 store in Florida by hiring and training high quality team associates
Assisted the District Manager in the training of 20 store staff.
Skills
Sales coaching
Staff management
Shrink management
Hiring
Training
Sales Forecasting
Territory sales
Customer Service
Business Development
Sales closing
Closing Techniques
Relationship selling
Customer Relationship Building
Product management and pricing
Product and service knowledge
Personnel Training
Product Merchandising
Sales Presentations
Certification
Real State License
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sales Representative
Mercedes Benz Of Coral Gables
08.2022 - 08.2024
District Manager
02.2002 - 01.2005
Regional Manager
Tailored Brands - Men's Wearhouse and JoS. A. Bank