Sarah Smith
Iuka,MS
Summary
Strategic Business Development Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess key skills in market analysis, strategic partnership building, and sales strategy development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to drive business growth and foster strong relationships with clients and partners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Corinth Ford
Corinth, MS
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
- Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
Business Development Manager
Maher Chevrolet
St. Pete, FL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
- Monitored competitors' activities, prices, products, and services in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, finance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Collaborated with internal teams for successful execution of projects.
Sales Associate
Julian Auto Showcase
New Port Richey, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Internet Sales Manager
Jimmy Britt CDJR
Statesboro, GA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
- Created reports on website performance metrics such as page views, unique visitors and conversion rates.
Sales Manager
Ferman Chevy
Tarpon Springs, FL
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Implemented process changes to streamline sales department workflow.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Development
St Johns Community College
Palatka, FLSkills
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Sales and market development
- Market Penetration
- Revenue Generation
- New Business Development
- Relationship building and rapport
- Sales Leadership
- Sales expertise
- Vin Solutions
- Dealer Track
- Rout one
- VAuto
- Darwin
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Corinth Ford
01.2024 - 08.2024
Business Development Manager
Maher Chevrolet
01.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Julian Auto Showcase
01.2022 - 01.2023
Internet Sales Manager
Jimmy Britt CDJR
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Manager
Ferman Chevy
05.2011 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Development
St Johns Community College