Shaikh Ali
New York,NY
Summary
General Sales Manager and Finance Director with 18 years of automotive sales leadership, specializing in revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Expertise in developing effective sales strategies, enhancing team performance, and engaging with community initiatives. Experienced in financial planning, budget management, and process automation, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings. Proven ability to mentor teams, ensure accurate reporting, and drive process improvements while maintaining financial integrity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
BARON HONDA
Patchogue, New York
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Increased profits through product sales while ensuring comprehensive customer coverage.
- Collaborated with sales team to align financial goals with dealership objectives.
- Evaluated finance department processes and identified key areas for improvement.
- Approved financing applications and closed sales contracts, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Cross-sold insurance products to enhance overall service offerings.
General Sales Manager
EMPIRE AUTO GROUP
Hicksville, New York
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Executed customer retention program, consistently exceeding district and zone CSI metrics on a monthly basis.
- Created monthly forecasts that aligned with company objectives, driving 20 percent growth year-over-year.
- Actively participated in community events, resulting in 40 percent increase in repeat business volume.
- Enhanced collaboration between sales and marketing teams, attaining 25 percent rise in lead conversion rate.
- Supervised cross-functional team initiatives to meet established goals each quarter.
- Maintained up-to-date dealership website featuring new and used vehicle advertisements and special offers.
Finance Manager
ATLANTIC AUTO GROUP
Hempstead, New York
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Led store initiatives to achieve high Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI).
- Ranked in top five for highest Product Value Rating (PVR) over three consecutive years.
- Increased revenue through strategic financing methods with demonstrated success.
- Created effective menu selling techniques and built strong banking relationships, including Prime, Subprime, and Tax ID programs.
Finance Director
NEW ROCHELLE TOYOTA
New Rochelle, New York
01.2010 - 07.2019
- Directed finance managers in insurance sales, consistently surpassing annual targets.
- Achieved highest customer satisfaction index while optimizing backend product sales.
- Recognized as top performer for achieving highest product value ratio over eight years.
- Drove revenue growth through strategic financing initiatives and effective menu selling.
- Cultivated strong relationships with banks for prime and subprime financing solutions.
- Utilized tax ID strategies to enhance financial offerings and customer outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
01/2010
01.2010
Skills
- Darwin/FS Presentations
- Dealer Socket Proficiency
- Auto Alert/Mastermind Knowledge
- Dealer Track/Route One
- CDK Expertise
- Provision Auto/ Vauto
- Darwin/FS Presentations
- Dealer Socket Proficiency
- Auto Alert/Mastermind Knowledge
- Dealer Track/Route One
- CDK Expertise
- Provision Auto/ Vauto
Language
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
BARON HONDA
11.2024 - 11.2025
General Sales Manager
EMPIRE AUTO GROUP
04.2024 - 11.2024
Finance Manager
ATLANTIC AUTO GROUP
08.2019 - 04.2024
Finance Director
NEW ROCHELLE TOYOTA
01.2010 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
01/2010