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Rodney Davis

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

  • Sales & Finance Leadership: Strategic Planning, Team Training & Development, High Volume Sales Management, PVR (Per Vehicle Retail) Optimization.
  • Financial Expertise: Deal Structuring, Credit Underwriting & Analysis, Multi-State Lending Compliance.
  • Strategic Growth: Market Trend Analysis, CRM Management, Lead Generation & Conversion, Promotional Campaign Design.
  • Software & Platforms: DealerTrack, VinSolutions, DriveCentric, Dealerbuilt, CRM implementation, and inventory management tools.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

John Roberts Nissan
Manchester, TN
10.2022 - Current

(Promoted from Finance Manager in May 2023 due to exceptional performance)

  • Sales Leadership: Directed a high-performing sales team to consistently exceed monthly volume and gross profit targets through strategic planning and disciplined execution.
  • Team Development: Engineered and implemented comprehensive training programs focused on advanced "road-to-the-sale" techniques and product knowledge to improve
    closing ratios.
  • Market Strategies: Utilized VinSolutions, DriveCentric, and real-time market data to identify growth opportunities, ensuring a competitive advantage in inventory turn and local market share.
  • Customer Advocacy: Resolved complex customer relations issues with a focus on quick resolution and long-term brand loyalty.

Licensed Account Manager

LoanDepot LLC
Franklin, TN
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Top Tier Production: Recognized as a consistently high producing officer within the Tennessee market, specializing in national home refinance solutions.
  • Statewide Ranking: Achieved #2 in the State of Tennessee for Production Percentage in July 2022.
  • Financial Consulting: Conducted comprehensive financial assessments for borrowers nationwide to align specialized lending products with complex personal financial goals.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Managed high-volume loan pipelines while maintaining strict adherence to federal and state lending regulations in 13 States.

Finance Manager

Murfreesboro Nissan
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Portfolio Management: Directed the delivery of auto finance loans via DealerTrack, consistently increasing dealership revenue through the sale of service contracts, insurance, and aftermarket products.
  • Underwriting & Negotiation: Structured complex deals and negotiated directly with financial institutions to secure competitive financing and expedite funding.
  • Credit Analysis: Performed deep-dive credit analysis to qualify and approve applications while ensuring 100% compliance with state and federal laws.

Sales Representative

Benton Nissan of Columbia
Columbia, TN
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Performance Excellence: Earned "Salesman of the Month" honors 11 times during an 18-month tenure.
  • Relationship Management: Built a robust referral base by developing strong customer relationships and utilizing CRM software to efficiently track and nurture leads.
  • Strategic Selling: Implemented effective upselling and cross selling techniques, resulting in measurable market share and revenue growth.
  • Product Expertise: Conducted high-impact product demonstrations, effectively communicating features and benefits to drive client satisfaction and retention.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12-2012

Languages

English

Timeline

Sales Manager

John Roberts Nissan
10.2022 - Current

Licensed Account Manager

LoanDepot LLC
04.2021 - 08.2022

Finance Manager

Murfreesboro Nissan
08.2018 - 03.2021

Sales Representative

Benton Nissan of Columbia
02.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing

Tennessee State University
Rodney Davis