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SCOTT ROBERTS

OAKFIELD,United States

Summary

Experienced and driven manager with a successful background in leading dynamic sales teams within fast-paced markets. Recognized for exceptional negotiation and communication skills, particularly in the automotive sales industry. Skilled at cultivating long-term customer relationships and providing customized solutions. Committed to fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving targets, while adapting quickly to evolving market demands. Dependable in utilizing extensive product knowledge to drive results and elevate customer satisfaction levels.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Sales Consultant

Golden Circle Ford
04.2021 - Current

Workers Compensation, please ask

Automotive Sales Consultant

Golden Circle Ford
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and vehicle recommendations.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify customer preferences and recommend appropriate vehicles.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers for repeat business and referrals.
  • Built rapport with potential buyers through active listening skills, resulting in increased trust and successful sales closures.
  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
  • Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.

Finance and Insurance Manager

Serra Chevrolet Kia
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, securing cost savings for the company''s bottom line.
  • Drove regulatory compliance by staying informed on industry changes and ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Strengthened client relationships through exceptional customer service, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Increased sales productivity by providing ongoing coaching and training for team members.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Assisted customers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Provided expert advice on insurance options, tailoring coverage plans to suit individual client requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.

Finance and Insurance Manager

Golden Circle Ford
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Increased sales productivity by providing ongoing coaching and training for team members.
  • Strengthened client relationships through exceptional customer service, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, securing cost savings for the company''s bottom line.
  • Drove regulatory compliance by staying informed on industry changes and ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.

Finance and Insurance Manager

Old Country Auto
11.2012 - 06.2018
  • Build and maintain relationships with lenders
  • Submit all deals to lenders for approval
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Account for all expenses on each vehicle prior to vehicle being sold
  • Receive all titles and ensure their validity
  • Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for vehicles
  • Ensured that the dealership was compliant with all governmental guidelines regarding OFAC, Identity Theft, Adverse Action Notices, and Risk Based Pricing
  • Streamlined insurance processes for increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, securing cost savings for the company''s bottom line.
  • Drove regulatory compliance by staying informed on industry changes and ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Strengthened client relationships through exceptional customer service, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.

Sales Consultant

Old Country Auto
06.2012 - 11.2012
  • Responsible for building and maintaining my customer list
  • Demonstrate features of vehicles to prospective clients
  • Recommend and select vehicles based on customers needs
  • Help stock in all newly arriving vehicles

Sales Consultant

Robinson Toyota
03.2012 - 06.2012
  • Recommend and select vehicles based on customer needs and desires
  • Demonstrate use or operation of all vehicle options
  • Responsible for building and maintaining my own customer list by contacting friends and relatives, as well as prospecting and waiting on customers who came on the lot
  • Responsible for maintaining the neatness of the lot, by straightening the lot and rotating the inventory
  • Stock in all new or used vehicles

Finance and Insurance Manager

Carlock Nissan
10.2009 - 02.2012
  • Ensure that all contracts on contracts in transit list are less than 10 days old
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Ensure that all documents are signed and given to the appropriate bank or agency
  • Prepare all billing for wholesale vehicles
  • Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for vehicles
  • Call other stores to find desired or out of stock vehicles
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, securing cost savings for the company''s bottom line.
  • Strengthened client relationships through exceptional customer service, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.

Sales Consultant

Carlock Nissan
03.2006 - 10.2009
  • Responsible for building and maintaining my own customer list by contacting friends and relatives, as well as prospecting and waiting on customers who came on the lot
  • Responsible for maintaining the neatness of the lot, by straightening the lot and rotating the inventory
  • Recommend, select, and help locate vehicles based on customer needs and desires
  • Stock in all new or used vehicles
  • Demonstrate use or operation of all vehicle options

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Lambuth University
Jackson, TN

Skills

  • Established track record of exceptional sales results
  • Energetic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compelling leadership skills
  • Cross-cultural sales background
  • Trade-in evaluations
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Upselling and Cross Selling

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy

Timeline

Automotive Sales Consultant

Golden Circle Ford
04.2021 - Current

Automotive Sales Consultant

Golden Circle Ford
01.2021 - 03.2021

Finance and Insurance Manager

Serra Chevrolet Kia
08.2020 - 12.2020

Finance and Insurance Manager

Golden Circle Ford
07.2018 - 07.2020

Finance and Insurance Manager

Old Country Auto
11.2012 - 06.2018

Sales Consultant

Old Country Auto
06.2012 - 11.2012

Sales Consultant

Robinson Toyota
03.2012 - 06.2012

Finance and Insurance Manager

Carlock Nissan
10.2009 - 02.2012

Sales Consultant

Carlock Nissan
03.2006 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Lambuth University
SCOTT ROBERTS