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Steve Downey

Norwalk,IA

Summary

Accomplished and energetic Powersports Sales Manager with a solid history of 38+ years achievement in the Powersports Industry. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities; 37 years store Parts Manager & promoted to Store Manager in 2016. Areas of expertise include Outside Sales Representative, Store Management, Parts Management, Sales Management, Wholesale Sales, and Retail Business Development. My life's work and passion is in the Powersports industry!

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

SuperATV
12.2023 - Current
  • Travel throughout Iowa, and areas in; Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
  • Make sales calls to Powersports dealerships selling SuperATV products.
  • Expanding customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by being available promptly and providing exceptional service.

Store Manager

Garvis Honda
08.1986 - 11.2023
  • When I joined Garvis Honda in Des Moines, Iowa in 1986, I was first hired as Store Parts Manager
  • In 2016, I was offered and accepted position of Store Manager along with continuing to manage the Parts Department
  • In these positions I am responsible for ordering whole goods inventory, all parts & accessories.
  • I also help ownership with business practices including marketing and advertising as well as hiring, staffing, training and managing.
  • Coordinate timely and successful delivery of product solutions to consistently meet customers' needs and company business objectives
  • Develop multi-level relationships with customers and cultivated loyalty for long-term sales
  • Count daily cash, prepare deposits, and update financial records with current totals
  • Resolve customer issues
  • Determine price schedules and discount rates
  • Project sales and identify less profitable areas by closely monitoring operations.

Sales Representative

Motorcycle Stuff
09.1984 - 08.1986
  • Responsibilities included building and maintaining a strong customer service base
  • Selling motorcycle parts & accessories to various dealerships throughout Iowa and adjoining states.

Education

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA
05.1982

Skills

  • Powersports Industry Business Development Achieve unit sales goals
  • Dealership Administration and Management
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Excellent relationship building throughout the Powersports Industry
  • Sales and Marketing in both Retail and Wholesale Environment

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

SuperATV
12.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Garvis Honda
08.1986 - 11.2023

Sales Representative

Motorcycle Stuff
09.1984 - 08.1986

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Steve Downey