Steve Rand

Actively prospected for Van and Bus Sales Opportunities in Midwest Region. Selectively targeted Transit Agencies in Indiana and Illinois for potential opportunities with unique vehicle offerings. Worked and followed up on company provided leads generated through web site or phone contact.

Completed all vehicle quotes, reviewed and submitted all factory custom orders, and completed all paperwork required to process completed deals and orders within Dealership

Prime Time Specialty Vehicles is a second stage vehicle manufacturer, primarily focused on van and bus markets. Products manufactured include wheelchair accessible vans and custom shuttles. Responsibilities included developing relationships with Van and Bus Dealers. Primary focus was managing current accounts and prospecting to increase our dealer network.

Responsible for marketing new and used vehicles on the Chevrolet franchised website, along with other search driven third party websites. Managed the sale process including valuing trade ins and coordinating finance.

I was responsible for all aspects of this new start up business. This was an independent venture with no franchise outline or corporate support. My duties included all pre opening planning, developing menu items and price structures, and hiring and overseeing training of employees. i also made relationships with suppliers and venders and was responsible for all ordering and purchasing. Our goal was to establish a franchise model for expansion and growth. We struggled with a single location and ended the venture.

I was originally hired as an outside salesman focusing on Medium Duty Truck Sales. The Dealership had the Chevy and UD Medium Duty Truck Franchises. I was promoted to the Commercial Truck Manager Position whereas my duties continued in Commercial Sales but also grew to include the management of the department. I was responsible for managing inventory and hiring and training new sales staff.

I was an outside salesman representing Mack Trucks. My primary territory was Elkhart and Marshall Counties in Indiana. I began as an outside parts salesman and was promoted to Truck Sales after my first year. This was a satelite store for the main office in Gary, IN. The facility closed in July of 1992.