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Stephanie Sanchez

Summary

Accomplished Automotive Industry Leader with over three decades of experience in the Automotive industry, from humble beginnings as a dealership greeter to a strategic leader. Proven track record in driving revenue and growth through targeted networking and partnerships, adept at contract negotiation and reinsurance account management. Recognized for developing dealer personnel and optimizing operations through innovative practices. Maintains exceptional relationships with dealer partners, stays abreast of market dynamics, and holds multiple leadership certifications.

Successful Executive with over 27 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader; adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Income Develpoment Executive

Zurich North America
10.2023 - Current


Maintained a comprehensive portfolio of client accounts, enhancing our connections with dealer partners. Contributed to the success of acquisitions beyond my assigned territory. Actively engaged as a full member of four Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Took the lead as the champion for the F&I seminar. Participated in the Fast Mentor program as a mentee.

Consistently elevated the performance standards of my team.


  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
  • Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Vice President

Brightline Dealer Services
12.2021 - Current
  • I leverage market insights and digital tools to strategically exploit key business opportunities for forging new dealer partnerships
  • My role involves conducting client acquisition meetings, skillfully promoting our brand, and establishing strong rapport with prospects to secure new business ventures
  • In addition, my proficiency in leadership enables me to inspire and motivate dealership employees, fostering the development of competent teams that consistently drive revenue growth
  • I actively monitor dealership workflows by analyzing data, identifying opportunities for enhanced productivity across various operational areas
  • Furthermore, I initiated the creation of an onboarding platform for new hires, streamlining the orientation process
  • Additionally, I take charge of organizing and facilitating the F&I school on a quarterly basis, further enhancing the skillset of our teams

Manager- Area Growth Leader

Ally Financial Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • I spearheaded sales growth and streamlined processes in the Midwest territory
  • I also fostered cross-functional collaboration by uniting departments around shared priorities and objectives
  • Additionally, I optimized performance through daily activity monitoring and team member mentoring

Sr. Regional Training Specialist

Ally Financial Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2021
  • I assessed the company's training methods, implementing adjustments to address issues, enhance efficiency, and surpass training objectives
  • I achieved exceptional results by skillfully prioritizing tasks and demonstrating a strong work ethic
  • My analytical mindset enabled me to deconstruct problems, assess solutions, and make informed decisions

New Car Sales Manager

Morries Hyundai Genesis
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • I enhanced the overall customer buying experience, ensuring the protection of dealership revenue
  • I successfully promoted both new and used vehicle sales, surpassing dealership volume, gross profit, and customer expectations
  • My approach involved harnessing the potential of various resources, including eLeads, CDK, DealerTrack, CUDL, Auto Trader, TrueCar, vAuto, KBB, and others, to drive new and used car sales
  • Furthermore, I maintained an optimal inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles, strategically aligned with volume and gross profit targets
  • In addition, I took charge of recruiting, hiring, training, and effectively managing a high-performing sales team
  • Together, we consistently set, achieved, and exceeded sales goals while managing expenses and surpassing profit and CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) objectives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Concordia St Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement

North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN
08-2009

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Negotiations
  • Change implementation
  • Sales presentations
  • Key account development
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Public speaking
  • Customer relationship management
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

    An accomplished leader in the automotive industry with over 30 years of comprehensive experience, advancing from a dealership greeter to a strategic executive. I have a proven ability to drive revenue growth through effective networking and partnership development, excelling in contract negotiation and reinsurance account management. I am recognized for enhancing dealer personnel and streamlining operations through innovative solutions. With strong relationships with dealer partners, I remain attuned to market dynamics and hold multiple leadership certifications. As an executive with decades of experience, I consistently achieve mission-critical results. I possess strong communication skills and am proficient in managing cross-cultural teams. My entrepreneurial mindset focuses on maximizing profitability while fostering a collaborative environment. Throughout my 36-year career, I have maintained a thirst for learning and growth, driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to my team. I prioritize understanding goals and leveraging my skill set to support my organization's success. I advocate for diversity of thought, collaboration, and change management through servant leadership, fostering safe cultures where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. I have successfully mentored and coached hundreds, helping them develop strategic and critical thinking skills while enhancing their emotional intelligence. My belief in empathetic leadership underscores that "it's always about the people, never just the numbers.”

Additional Information

Please see my LinkedIn profile for complete resume. www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-sanchez-a5b48b10b

Certification

Master-certified Emotional Intelligence facilitator

5 Dysfunctions certified

Situational Leadership certified instructor

FEMA Management 14 certs

AFIP

Certified Taser instructor

First Responder certification/CPR/AED

Zurich- Mental Health first aid certification



Timeline

Regional Income Develpoment Executive

Zurich North America
10.2023 - Current

Vice President

Brightline Dealer Services
12.2021 - Current

Manager- Area Growth Leader

Ally Financial Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2021

Sr. Regional Training Specialist

Ally Financial Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2021

New Car Sales Manager

Morries Hyundai Genesis
02.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Concordia St Paul

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement

North Hennepin Community College
Stephanie Sanchez