Sean Finnegan
Denver,NC
Summary
Experienced leader in sales and operations management. Offer over 5 years of experience in purchasing/operations management and 10 + years of experience in sales and customer service leadership. Managed millions of dollars in inventory while increasing vehicle velocity over 10 percent YoY.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Consultant
Sonic Automotive
2022.03 - Current
- Conducted weekly store reviews for all used inventory over the BMW and Ford branded dealerships.
- Strategically moved inventory from different dealerships to optimize profit, while forecasting market changes for each region
- Coached and trained used car managers and store level buyers on how to accurately price vehicles, as well as how to identify wholesale vs retail vehicles.
- Developed accurate demand forecasts to support efficient inventory planning and procurement decisions for our BMW and Ford brands.
- Managed all wholesale and auction acquisitions and sales for Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize wholesale profit.
- Conducted regular appraisals of pre-owned vehicles, ensuring accurate pricing based on market value and vehicle condition.
- Trained used car managers on how to properly monitor inventory, and created unique strategies for each dealership to increase velocity for used car sales.
- Decreased amount of aging units from an average of 17 percent of vehicles on market 30 day + to just 8 percent in 2023.
Buyer/Arbitration Manager
Carmax
2020.08 - 2022.03
- Advised clients on alternative dispute resolution options appropriate to their specific needs for more efficient conflict resolution results through auction arbitration
- Worked directly with dealerships who purchased Carmax vehicles in Carmax auctions.
- Trained service members on arbitration rules, regulations, and best practices for increased efficiency in case management.
- Trained a team of Vehicle Condition Assessors on how to accurately asses arbitrations.
- Managed group of VCAs and led team in arbitration success rate. Taught team best practices on how to find hidden damage on vehicles, and how to asses what is considered structural damage per NAAA guidelines.
- Had over 90 percent arbitration success rate in two years of position.
- Reduced inventory holding costs by closely monitoring aging stock and adjusting prices accordingly.
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize profit and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted clients in understanding the appraisal process, setting realistic expectations for outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local market trends, supporting more accurate valuations.
- Purchased vehicles at auctions across NC
- Organized both the front lot and back lot of physical Carmax location in order to create a successful layout for our customers to navigate.
Sales Manager
Best Buy
2017.03 - 2020.06
- Responsible for sales goals for the store.
- Managed a team of over 60 employees including 3 supervisors
- Responsible for the coaching and training of all employees on the sales floor
- Cross trained Geek Squad team into effectively selling services and solutions. Grew the Geek Squad company over 40 percent year over year.
- Responsible for all day to day operations of the store as well, including inventory management and back office duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications Studies
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina05.2025
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Warehouse Management
- Purchasing strategies
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Performance Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Inventory Control Consultant
Sonic Automotive
2022.03 - Current
Buyer/Arbitration Manager
Carmax
2020.08 - 2022.03
Sales Manager
Best Buy
2017.03 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Science - Communications Studies
Appalachian State University
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