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Theodore Solomon

Gold Canyon,AZ

Summary

Experienced sales and customer service professional with over 25 years of expertise. Skilled in leading sales teams to exceed aggressive goals, driving results, and cultivating strong client relationships. Proven track record of success in navigating the dynamic sales industry for team and organizational success.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motorhome Ambassador

Retired
06.2021 - 06.2025

Traveling the Beautiful United States of America

Preowned Manager

Lexus Escondido/Carlsbad
03.2014 - 06.2021

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Sales, Team Leader, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Used Car Manager

Toyota of Temecula
01.2003 - 03.2014
  • Establish relationships with prospective buyers through prospecting, referrals, internet inquiries and previous client base to exceed personal and company sales goals.
  • Extensive product knowledge training to ensure client inquiries are satisfied.
  • Provide financing and leasing options to clients through direct contact with multiple financial institutions.
  • Train, manage and provide support to all sales associates.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve client concerns and needs on a daily basis.
  • Developed and managed client follow up procedures.
  • Active participant in all sales team meetings.
  • Managed purchase and trade sales of vehicles and ensured achievement of all objectives.
  • Developed personal goals ensuring productivity for dealerships and prepared strategies to achieve goals.
  • Responsible for evaluating trades, reconditioning, marketing, and pricing of all vehicles.

Sales Manager

Sunset Motors
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Coordinated with wholesalers and purchased wholesale vehicles.
  • Monitored all auctions and purchased necessary vehicles from it.
  • Developed and managed sales goals for all sales associates.

Sales, Finance Manager, Used Car Manager

Renton Lincoln Mercury Jeep Eagle
01.1989 - 01.2002
  • Motivated staff to meet/exceed established sales goals and objectives by developing effective sales incentives.
  • Gave final approval on all sales, trade-ins, financing, and credit arrangements.
  • Purchased auto inventory from auctions and wholesalers, conducted appraisals, directed the reconditioning of trade-in vehicles for resale, and assisted with new car sales.
  • Assisted the sale team in structuring deal.

Owner

Economat
01.1988 - 01.1989

Airborne Infantry

USA Army
01.1980 - 01.1988
  • Served as a reliable member of a cohesive team during deployments, overcoming various obstacles together in high-stress environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring junior soldiers on tactics, techniques, and procedures related to Airborne Infantry operations.

Education

High school diploma - General education

Yucaipa High School
01.1980

Skills

  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Sales cycle management
  • Sales development training
  • Effective closing methods
  • Team development
  • Customer loyalty development

Certification

  • Zig Ziglar
  • Brian Tracy
  • Grant Cardone
  • Joe Verde

Timeline

Motorhome Ambassador

Retired
06.2021 - 06.2025

Preowned Manager

Lexus Escondido/Carlsbad
03.2014 - 06.2021

Sales, Team Leader, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Used Car Manager

Toyota of Temecula
01.2003 - 03.2014

Sales Manager

Sunset Motors
01.2002 - 01.2003

Sales, Finance Manager, Used Car Manager

Renton Lincoln Mercury Jeep Eagle
01.1989 - 01.2002

Owner

Economat
01.1988 - 01.1989

Airborne Infantry

USA Army
01.1980 - 01.1988

High school diploma - General education

Yucaipa High School
Theodore Solomon