Ron Davenport
Ft Myers,United States
Summary
A former educator who has taken the thirst for knowledge and applied it to the Automotive Industry. The same principles of teaching and coaching are applicable to leading a Dealership team while managing a productive store. Currently looking forward to sharing a wealth of knowledge and experience to help an organization grow while benefitting from the shared experiences of others.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
Hanania Automotive Group
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for achieving store volume and gross goals
- Training Sales and Finance departments
- Managing New and Used car inventory
- Overseeing store's CRM and Internet Process leading to improved response times and increased Internet sales
- Desked both New and Used car deals
- Hiring Sales staff and Finance Department
- Developed and strengthened high-performance sales team increasing both monthly sales units and gross
Sales Director
Kia of Port Charlotte
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Increase FInance Department PVR by over $500 in 2 years
- Maintain monthly store volume of 250+ cars
- Desk both New and Used car deals
- Oversee Dealership CIT
- Help train both Sales and Finance Dept
- Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives
- Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities
- Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department
- Exceeded sales goals through effective time management and resource allocations
General Sales Manager
Terry Lee Hyundai
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Lead store sales team and production
- Responsible for Sales training for entire staff
- Responsible for All New Car inventory: Pricing, staging, advertising
- Desked deals for both New and Used cars, leading to increased sales and gross for both departments
- Oversaw store CRM and internet leads resulting in increased Internet sale percentage over 15%
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty
General Sales Manager
Napleton Hyundai Of Carmel
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead Sales team and sales production
- Helped manage store communication through CRM
- Desked New and Used Cars
- Oversaw pricing for both New and Used cars
- Responsible for New Car Inventory ordering and staging
Finance Manager
Fuccillo Kia of Cape Coral
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Delivered over 150+ every month
- Produced over 50% VSC
- Responsible for CIT
- Helped increase store profitability by use of Menu
History Teacher
Morris School District
09.2003 - 06.2013
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans
- Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information
Education
Certification - Dealer School
NADA Dealer Academy
05.2023
History Degree And Masters - Secondary Education, History
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ05.2003
Skills
- Team development
- Performance improvements
- Sales processes
- Coaching and mentoring
- Sales Reporting
- Relationship building
Timeline
General Sales Manager
Hanania Automotive Group
03.2023 - Current
Sales Director
Kia of Port Charlotte
03.2021 - 02.2023
General Sales Manager
Terry Lee Hyundai
01.2020 - 01.2021
General Sales Manager
Napleton Hyundai Of Carmel
09.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Manager
Fuccillo Kia of Cape Coral
06.2015 - 09.2018
History Teacher
Morris School District
09.2003 - 06.2013
Certification - Dealer School
NADA Dealer Academy
History Degree And Masters - Secondary Education, History
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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