Dealertrack
Suzanne Brief
Auto Sales And Finance Director
Dallas,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Finance and Sales Director eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Auto Finance, Business Development, Sales and digital marketing
Motivated to contribute my extensive experience for the success of a team
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Life Insurance Producer
American Income Life
Dallas, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Provide coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
- Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
- Maintain high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Promote products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
- Utilize targeted email campaigns and cold calling to increase revenue.
- Displaye consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Finance and Sales Manager
Baron Automotive Group
Greenvale, NY
04.1996 - 06.2021
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel and BDC agents assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall dealer group operating plan.
- Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
- Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Police Science, Journalism
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 09.1976 - 06.1980
Skills
Marketing initiatives
Technology-savvy
Sales Management
Business development expertise
Prime and Subprime Auto Finance Expert
Digital Marketing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of internal digital marketing strategy. Including SEO/SEM and website promotion.
- Early adopter of Dealertrack E-Contracting improving funding times and increasing revenue flow
- Named Santander Auto Finance Dealer of the year for our district 3 years running
- Increased finance and aftersale revenue by an average of 10% yearly
Software
Reynolds and Reynolds
Automate
E-Lead CRM
Timeline
Life Insurance Producer
American Income Life
02.2022 - Current
Finance and Sales Manager
Baron Automotive Group
04.1996 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Police Science, Journalism
Adelphi University
09.1976 - 06.1980