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RYAN TRAPP

Columbus,OH

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Hertz Car Rental, driving 35% revenue growth and enhancing team performance. Expert in negotiation and CRM management, I excel in building strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional results. Committed to fostering talent alignment and achieving ambitious sales goals while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Lead

Buckeye RV
Jeffersonville, Ohio
02.2021 - Current

Motivated RV sales consultant with strong sales, customer relationship, and service skills.

  • Skilled in identifying customer needs, presenting RV options, handling objections, discussing pricing, and closing sales.
  • Knowledgeable in motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and RV features.
  • Strong at building trust, generating leads, following up consistently, and turning prospects into repeat customers.
  • Committed to meeting sales goals while representing dealership with professionalism and integrity.
  • Worked to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
  • Built customer relationships to understand travel needs, lifestyle, and budget.
  • Presented and demonstrated RV models, features, options, and benefits.
  • Negotiated pricing, trade-in values, and sales terms to close profitable deals.
  • Generated new business through walk-in traffic, phone inquiries, internet leads, and referrals.
  • Maintained regular communication and follow-up with prospects to support purchasing decisions and improve conversion rates.
  • Educated customers on RV ownership, features, warranties, and dealership services.
  • Collaborated with finance, management, and service teams to support smooth buying experience.
  • Drove repeat business and referrals through strong customer service and support sales growth.
  • Professional strengths include confident, personable, and persuasive sales style.
  • Strong ability to connect with customers and earn trust.
  • Self-motivated with competitive drive to succeed.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong closing ability and determination to overcome objections.
  • Professional appearance, positive attitude, and dependable work ethic.
  • Managed daily RV sales floor activity and supported team operations.
  • Helped customers select RV units, review pricing, and compare features.
  • Managed financing paperwork with lenders and dealership office.

Sales Associate

Camping World
London, Ohio
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Presented RV features, floor plans, and campground accessories to buyers.
  • Explained financing options, warranty coverage, and protection plans.
  • Greeted Camping World customers and identified RV needs and preferences.
  • Qualified sales leads using CRM records and follow-up notes.

Area Operations and Sales Manager

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
Columbus, OH
10.2011 - 12.2017
  • Drove 2016 net profit increase of $225K year over year with 35% revenue growth.
  • Exceeded ancillary sales revenue target by 20% in 2016.
  • Aligned, implemented, and drove regional sales plan in line with corporate objectives and goals.
  • Led regional sales activities across all segments.
  • Facilitated revenue growth across regional sales territories through strategic support and collaboration.
  • Managed operations, marketing efforts, and employee productivity and growth across $5 million area.
  • Directed up to 9 locations with up to 35 direct reports.
  • Built cohesive, high-performing team by identifying, sponsoring, and coaching talent.
  • Adapted strategies for diverse client groups and modified practices to meet business needs.
  • Managed fleet of 750 vehicles to ensure operational readiness and cost efficiency.
  • Delivered top-tier performance within large matrixed organization with strong quality standards.

Branch Manger

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
Columbus, OH
03.2010 - 10.2011
  • Developed and implemented action plan to enhance employee engagement, manager effectiveness, and foster inclusion.
  • Completed performance reviews on Management Trainees, Managers, and Sales and Service Associate; held meetings with the individuals to discuss strengths and weaknesses.
  • Completed sales calls with Managers and Management Trainees in order to further their development.
  • Conducted monthly staff meetings to motivate employees and inform them of business operations.
  • Resolved customer service issues escalated by Managers and Management Trainees.
  • Managed and coordinated all customer reservations and pickups at the service center.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service such that the Net Promoter Score for the store stayed at or above the location's goal.

Assistant Branch Manger

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
Columbus, OH
10.2009 - 03.2010
  • Oversaw branch operations to drive productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised the daily activities of the office (fleet, utilization, depreciation, reservations, schedules, etc.).
  • Facilitated new business development through proactive sales calls.
  • Collaborated with branch manager on operational discussions and updates.

Management Trainee

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
Columbus, OH
03.2008 - 10.2009
  • Achieved individual sales and customer service goals, contributing to overall branch performance.
  • Increased sales through targeted marketing efforts to referral sources like body shops and car dealerships.
  • Maximized margin by upselling customers to higher-priced services and ancillary products.
  • Safeguarded company assets by enforcing compliance with company policies.
  • Provided support for the branch's business plan by assisting the location manager with billing issues and processing payments.

Education

Business Management

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
01-2006

Skills

  • Sales strategy development
  • Sales forecasting
  • Lead qualification
  • Revenue generation
  • CRM systems
  • Client relationship management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Sales team development
  • Team leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Business acumen

Timeline

Sales Lead

Buckeye RV
02.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Camping World
12.2017 - 03.2020

Area Operations and Sales Manager

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
10.2011 - 12.2017

Branch Manger

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
03.2010 - 10.2011

Assistant Branch Manger

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
10.2009 - 03.2010

Management Trainee

Hertz Car Rental (Byer's Car Rentals LLC)
03.2008 - 10.2009

Business Management

Sinclair Community College
RYAN TRAPP