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Thomas Dulaney

Lake Geneva

Summary

Dynamic General Sales Manager with a proven track record at Van Horn Honda, excelling in team development and profitability improvement. Expert in training and coaching, I foster a high-performing culture that drives sales success. Skilled in budgeting and implementing effective pricing strategies, I consistently achieve sales targets while enhancing customer satisfaction. While holding people accountable and having structure with the employees.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager/General Manager

Van Horn Honda
03.2023 - 05.2025
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

General Sales Manager

David Hobbs Honda
03.2012 - 03.2023

Hired on as a General Sales Manager and held this position till David Hobbs sold to Van Horn in 2023. Hired as the General Sales Manager for Van Horn Honda right away.

  • Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Streamlined communication channels between sales, marketing, and customer service departments to ensure a cohesive approach to business development.
  • Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
  • Developed a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.

General Sales Manager

Boucher Nissan
02.2009 - 02.2012

General Manager

Brodhead Chevrolet
09.2006 - 01.2009

Education

High School Diploma -

Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL
05-1987

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Employee motivation
  • Team development
  • Sales development
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Profitability improvement
  • Training and coaching
  • Price structuring
  • Build a great team culture
  • Sales presentations

Timeline

General Sales Manager/General Manager

Van Horn Honda
03.2023 - 05.2025

General Sales Manager

David Hobbs Honda
03.2012 - 03.2023

General Sales Manager

Boucher Nissan
02.2009 - 02.2012

General Manager

Brodhead Chevrolet
09.2006 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Bloom Trail High School