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Ronald Sanford

Selmer,TN

Summary

Accomplished Lead Parts Adviser/Master Certified Toyota at Autonation Toyota Scion Fort Meyers, known for exceptional customer service and parts management. Excelled in team collaboration and leadership, significantly enhancing productivity. Expert in inventory coordination and forklift certified, consistently achieving and surpassing sales quotas through proactive problem-solving and staff development. Wholesale experience with Ford and Toyota.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Wholesale Sales Representative

Sam Galloway Ford
10.2019 - Current
  • Increased wholesale sales by developing strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Expanded the client base through targeted marketing efforts and networking at industry trade shows and events.
  • Negotiated favorable pricing and terms with suppliers, resulting in improved profit margins for the company.
  • Collaborated with other team members to develop strategic sales plans that maximized revenue and market share.

Lead Parts Adviser/Master Certified Toyota

Autonation Toyota Scion Fort Meyers
12.2012 - 10.2019

Worked with Customer care team to resolve Express problems, improve operations and to provide exceptional customer service.

  • Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Mentor new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Improved sales abilities and product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve quotas.
  • Received training and certification from Toyota to represent brand, explain technical functions of mobile devices and guide product selection by customers.

Parts Advisor

Honda Of Fort Myers
09.2008 - 10.2012
  • Achieved exceptional reputation for quality parts and service by proactively identifying defects and returning rejected items to suppliers.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store's efficiency.
  • Received training and certification from Honda to represent brand, explain technical functions of mobile devices and guide product selection by customers.

Parts Advisor

Gulf Coast Dodge Inc.
02.2004 - 01.2007
  • Achieved exceptional reputation for quality parts and service by proactively identifying defects and returning rejected items to suppliers.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store's efficiency.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.

WHOLESALE PARTS COUNTER

INSTALLERS EXPRESS/BIG A AUTO PARTS
02.1994 - 12.2003
  • Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Achieved exceptional reputation for quality parts and service by proactively identifying defects and returning rejected items to suppliers.
  • Read and studied catalogs to identify new market parts and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
  • Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
  • Sought out and engaged with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School
Ft. Lauderdale
06.1983

Business

Broward Community College
Davie, FL

Skills

  • Parts ordering and management
  • 40 YRS OFWHOLESALE PARTS EXPERIENCE
  • Inventory coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Proven leader
  • Forklift and HAZMAT certified

Timeline

Wholesale Sales Representative

Sam Galloway Ford
10.2019 - Current

Lead Parts Adviser/Master Certified Toyota

Autonation Toyota Scion Fort Meyers
12.2012 - 10.2019

Parts Advisor

Honda Of Fort Myers
09.2008 - 10.2012

Parts Advisor

Gulf Coast Dodge Inc.
02.2004 - 01.2007

WHOLESALE PARTS COUNTER

INSTALLERS EXPRESS/BIG A AUTO PARTS
02.1994 - 12.2003

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School

Business

Broward Community College
Ronald Sanford