Travis R. Holtman
Mericle RV
Dacono,CO
28
years of professional experience
I am looking to thrive with a company that encourages growth, self-accomplishment and advancement for those who earn the right to be recognized through hard work and exceptional results.
Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs.
Work History
Sales and Finance Manager
2 Years- Led sales and finance operations, driving revenue growth through consultative selling and high conversion of leads
- Managed, trained, and motivated sales team to consistently meet and exceed dealership performance targets
- Structured and secured financing by processing loan applications, coordinating with lenders, and ensuring fast, compliant approvals
- Oversaw full deal lifecycle including contracting, packaging, funding, and customer follow-up to maximize profitability and repeat business
Sales Professional
4 Years 6 Months- Meeting and greeting prospective clients with enthusiasm and professionalism with the intent to gain a new customer for me and the dealership.
- Helping customers with product selection through asking questions and listening to their needs and wants, all while having a sincere desire to gain their respect and trust
- Taking an active approach in learning and maintaining a clear understanding of the industry’s build types and many different product lines, even manufacturers that we do not carry but compete against throughout the RV industry.
- Executing daily customer follow up to gain new sales and earn referrals ensuring future business.
Sales Manager/ Trainer
2 Years 2 Months- Hiring, training and motivating a team of 7 to 10 sales representatives to promote a teamwork mentality and individual growth for prospecting skills, leading to acquiring new and repeat business for the sales representative as well as the company.
- Setting up and configuring a C.R.M. to help with B.D.C. effectiveness and consistent daily appointments to gain new sales prospects.
Vice President
14 Years 5 Months- Responsible for hiring, training, and ongoing oversight and management of all sales staff
- Building and cultivating trusting and professional relationships with borrowers, lenders, title companies and brokers by putting in place “The Transparent Disclosure” rule within the company.
- Coordinate client appraisals, title work and lender approval / Organizing and finalizing loan closings
- Final review of broker and lender applications as well as loan payoff reports and clear to close letters
Special Finance Sales
2 Years 5 Months- Structuring, processing and concluding loan application status in an expedient manner, working towards a goal of shorter wait times and 100% customer satisfaction.
- Working as a member of a team within the sales force with the goal of assisting the team to produce monthly sales while becoming an asset to the company.
- Studying and learning product knowledge on frequently changing product lines.
- Daily self-evaluations in order to track and monitor sales goals for future success.
Finance Manager
4 Years 9 Months- Training, motivating and managing a small crew of sales representatives daily in order to assist in reaching sales goals for the company.
- Structuring and processing loan applications and bank stipulations for expedient approval and finalization of sales.
- Exercising self-discipline and a strong work ethic to accomplish daily collections and customer follow up.
- Finalizing sales with sales staff and customers / finance contracting and deal packaging for fast funding
Skills
Systemically identify and select sales talent/ Staff management.
Excellent communication and rapport building ability with associates
prospective clients
and banks/ lenders
Closing skills / Finance contracting and finalizing sales.
Budget forecasting
Financial budgeting
Customer satisfaction
Internal controls
LEADERSHIP
- Coaching sales staff teams to drive performance by not only intelligent delegations but by working alongside colleagues to build and sustain business and loyal company employees.
- Create and share vision to keep team focused through my ability to communicate, innovate, inspire and set the tone for individual and company success.
SUMMARY
- I have over twenty years of sales and sales management experience to offer the right company. I am a fast learner, attentive listener, and professionally enthusiastic individual seeking the opportunity to advance in a new career. With my positive and productive work ethic, my determination to succeed, as well as my desire to help to instill fairness and integrity in business, I am confident that I can become a long-term asset to your company.
- Combine these 2 lists into 1 concise list of tasks/ skills for a resume
- Meeting and greeting prospective clients with enthusiasm and professionalism with the intent to gain a new customer for me and the dealership.
- Helping customers with product selection through asking questions and listening to their needs and wants, all while having a sincere desire to gain their respect and trust
- Taking an active approach in learning and maintaining a clear understanding of the industry’s build types and many different product lines, even manufacturers that we do not carry but compete against throughout the RV industry.
- Executing daily customer follow up in order to gain new sales and earn referrals ensuring future business.
- Training, motivating and managing a small crew of sales representatives daily to assist in reaching sales goals for the company.
- Structuring and processing loan applications and bank stipulations for expedient approval and finalization of sales.
- Exercising self-discipline and a strong work ethic to accomplish daily collections and customer follow up.
- Finalizing sales with sales staff and customers / finance contracting and deal packaging for fast funding
COMMUNICATION
- Business issues and strategy.
- Proactively communicate with colleagues and leadership to solve problems.
- Critical business thinking to assist sales reps to effectively allocate resources based on customer needs and potential for growth.
Timeline
Sales and Finance Manager
Mericle RV
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Sales Professional
The Great Outdoors RV Co
04.2019 - 10.2023Read More
Sales Manager/ Trainer
Marks Auto Sales Inc
01.2017 - 03.2019Read More
Special Finance Sales
Longmont Ford
10.2010 - 03.2013Read More
Vice President
Freedom First Mortgage Inc
08.2002 - 01.2017Read More
Finance Manager
J.D. Byrider / Kids Auto Sales
02.1998 - 11.2002Read More