Stanley Bogdan
Wichita
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Mel Hambelton Ford, driving a 30% increase in sales volume. Expert in auto finance and compliance, fostering strong relationships with lenders. Adept at implementing innovative training programs and enhancing customer service, resulting in record revenue and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
Mel Hambelton Ford
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Led, created, and implemented training programs that helped grow and retain sales staff.
- Managed inventory and related sales costs, which led to higher profitability and a 20% decrease in reconditioning costs.
- Grew year-over-year sales volume and profitability by as much as 30%.
- Developed and implemented a repo buyback program that gave the dealership access to additional inventory and helped promote better relations with our lending partners.
Finance Manager/Director
Mel Hambelton Ford
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Increased consumer satisfaction by securing the best available loan terms that were available to them through building positive, mutually beneficial relationships with our lenders.
- Maximized profitability for the dealership by achieving and maintaining department-leading warranty and aftermarket penetration numbers.
- Built and maintained healthy relationships with multiple banks and credit unions to secure financing for customers in every financial situation.
- Achieved personal monthly back-end profits as high 180,000.
Sales and Customer Service Manager
Mel Hambelton Ford
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented a training program that helped grow our sales staff's abilities and increased sales and profitability while increasing customer satisfaction.
- Coached, trained, and supported our product specialists to develop win-win company to client relationships, leading to record monthly revenue of over 10 million dollars.
- Managed inventory logistics through sales reports analysis and forecasting to ensure optimal inventory levels were maintained to optimize customer satisfaction and profitability.
Director of Business Development
Mel Hambelton Ford
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Lead a team that partnered with and supported multiple departments companywide by aligning and optimizing processes, customer follow-up, and increasing the lines of communication between departments leading to a region leading customer satisfaction rating.
- Developed and implemented a training program focused on phone skills to grow our customer base and increase profitability of each department.
- Developed service appointments and sales reports and presented to directors, general managers, and owner on a weekly basis, leading to month over month increases by as much as 50%.
- Built, maintained, and implemented short and long-term customer follow up programs through our CRM that help our sales staff increase sales and customer retention levels.
Consumer Sales Rep
Mel Hambelton Ford
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Achieved top levels of sales within our company, regionally, and nationally by producing over 7 million in yearly sales revenue.
- Developed and maintained profitable relationships with both consumer and commercial accounts, increasing both sales and profitability for the company.
- Worked with and supported the sales staff members to help grow and create a healthy work culture.
- Created personal marketing campaigns through multiple social media platforms to reach new clients and grow sales.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
Fort Hays State University
05.2019
Skills
- Sales and Marketing
- Auto Finance and Compliance
- AFIP Certified
- Leading and Inspiring
- Group Development
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Implementation of new ideas of processes
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Google Analytics
Accomplishments
Ford's E3 For Excellence In Sales and Customer Service, 01/01/12 - 01/01/16
Timeline
General Sales Manager
Mel Hambelton Ford
05.2025 - 12.2025
Finance Manager/Director
Mel Hambelton Ford
02.2023 - 05.2025
Sales and Customer Service Manager
Mel Hambelton Ford
04.2018 - 02.2023
Director of Business Development
Mel Hambelton Ford
06.2016 - 04.2018
Consumer Sales Rep
Mel Hambelton Ford
11.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
Fort Hays State University