Steven Rotenstein
Automotive Sales
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Sales Manager possessing multifaceted experience and success re-energizing and restructuring organizations, developing strategic initiatives and capturing emerging business opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Used Vehicle Director
Bill Currie Ford
Tampa, Florida
03.2022 - Current
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
GENERAL MANAGER HERITAGE
VOLKSWAGEN UNION CITY
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Navigated Store during critical times of pandemic, inventory shortages, parts shortages and labor shortages never seen before. Helped hire and train staff, increase CSI and
- Finance Profitability.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies
- Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
GENERAL MANAGER
JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN KENNESAW
11.2015 - 05.2020
- LeadThestoreafterVWDieselScandaltosalesandservice effectivenessandprofitability
- Improvefixedoperationsandsalesdepartmentstohigherlevels
- Increasenewvehiclesalesfromanaverageof50permonthtomonthandusedcarsalesfromanaverageof60/monthto100 month
- Grew Financeincomefrom$600PVRto$1400PVR
- DirectedBDCtoclosingratiosover10%
- Developandimplementchangesintheservicedepartmentto improvethecustomerexperienceandimproveCSIand profitability.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
AUTOMOTIVE
10.2013 - 1 1
- IncreasedusedcaroperationsandprofitabilityatmultipleNalley
- StoresinAtlantaMarket
- Streamlinedusedvehicleacquisitionandreconditioning shorteningtimetoturn.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Springs High School
Atlanta, GA 01.1981 - 01.1984
Skills
SolutionOrientedSalesandMarketingUnderstandingdealerDistributorandcorporateExpectationandhowtoAchievethemInnovativebranding&PartneringwiththeCommunityAssesandresolvedealerSales,serviceandfinancial
Train and mentor Sales
ExperiencedTeam building
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Team Management
Customer Service
Cultural Awareness
Calm Under Pressure
Certification
USED VEHICLE DIRECTOR
Timeline
Used Vehicle Director
Bill Currie Ford
03.2022 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER HERITAGE
VOLKSWAGEN UNION CITY
06.2020 - 02.2022
GENERAL MANAGER
JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN KENNESAW
11.2015 - 05.2020
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
AUTOMOTIVE
10.2013 - 1 1
High School Diploma -
North Springs High School
01.1981 - 01.1984