Vlado Baturan
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Proven team player with extensive experience in the automotive industry since 2000, starting as a salesperson at Thomason Mazda. Strong commitment to accountability and responsibility in all professional endeavors. Believes in the power of collaborative idea exchange to drive business improvement. Passionate about fostering relationships and achieving results through dedicated effort and industry knowledge.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Buyer
Toyota of Portland
Portland, Oregon
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Negotiated purchase terms with private sellers and dealerships.
- Conducted market research to determine fair vehicle values.
- Collaborated with sales team to align inventory with customer demand.
- Maintained detailed records of purchased vehicles and transactions.
- Developed relationships with local auction houses for sourcing vehicles.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform future buying strategies.
- Coordinated vehicle delivery logistics with vendors and customers.
- Analyzed customer feedback and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Attended trade shows or other industry events to network with potential buyers.
- Developed relationships with local dealerships to source inventory of used cars.
Used Car Director
Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville
Wilsonville, OR
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Successfully oversaw sales operations in dealership by hiring talented personnel and initiating positive relationships within community.
- Recommended vehicle makes and models to suit customer needs and budget requirements.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Inspected vehicles prior to delivery, ensuring they meet safety standards and customer expectations.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of sales associates focused on selling pre-owned vehicles.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase the sale of used cars.
- Evaluated used car inventory for quality and pricing standards.
- Negotiated purchase terms with private sellers and dealerships.
- Conducted market research to determine fair vehicle values.
- Collaborated with sales team to align inventory with customer demand.
- Maintained detailed records of purchased vehicles and transactions.
- Developed relationships with local auction houses for sourcing vehicles.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform future buying strategies.
- Coordinated vehicle delivery logistics with vendors and customers.
- Developed relationships with local dealerships to source inventory of used cars.
Sales Manager/Used Car Director
Lithia Mercedes-Benz Of Beaverton
Beaverton, OR
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product linen.
- Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Implemented process changes designed to streamline workflow within the department.
Used Car Sales Manager
RT CJDRF / Beaverton Auto Group
Milwaukie / Beaverton, OR
- Increased department net profit from negative $180,000 to $525,000 year over year
- CPOV sales went from average of 6 per month to 19 per month
- Managed used car inventory to under 30 day turn with wholesale profit and increased retail gross average
- Used Car Service Department showed increase in profit at over 40%
- Performing all Sales Manager duties at highest level
- Maintained number of deals in my name at 41 per month average and for $93,000 per month gross average
- Purchased inventory, made sure trades were stocked in, pictures, marketing, descriptions, service UVI done timely and reasonably.
General Manager
Fidelity Auto Sales
Tigard, OR
- Improved business operations by tracking trends and adjusting business strategies to better align with needs
- Developed staff members with successful training programs based around culture focused on employee empowerment and customer service
- Increased business 11% with improved marketing and promotional strategies diversified across multiple channels
- Eliminated waste at all levels, regularly reviewing team activities and records to spot and resolve problems.
General Sales Manager
RT CJDRF / Beaverton Nissan
Milwaukie / Beaverton, OR
- Contributed to store-wide management, including adding to successful inventory and shrinkage control, security, and customer relationship management
- Developed, coached and motivated employees to achieve sales goals with multifaceted approaches encompassing rankings, contests, and prizes
- Managed digital presence, including web portal and social media platforms driving traffic to sales team
- Maintained attractive, well-organized displays with regular resets.
New Car Sales Manager
Tonkin Toyota
Portland, OR
- Improved sales team's abilities through effective coaching, revamping training processes to boost sales success
- Balanced vehicle inventory with desirable trade-ins and auction finds
- Optimized sales strategies by accurately forecasting business and leveraging data to better target techniques toward target market
- Minimized purchase errors and customer complaints
- Maximized ROI and moved us in top 18 Toyota Dealerships consistently in our region out of over 100 dealerships.
Skills
- Sales Team Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Used Car Market Expertise
- Auto Sales Negotiation
- Auto Inventory Monitoring
- Employee Performance Assessment
- Customer Relationship Building
- Staff Training and Development
- Sales Coaching
- Market Research
Timeline
Used Car Buyer
Toyota of Portland
10.2024 - 12.2025
Used Car Director
Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville
02.2023 - 09.2024
Sales Manager/Used Car Director
Lithia Mercedes-Benz Of Beaverton
03.2021 - 01.2023
Used Car Sales Manager
RT CJDRF / Beaverton Auto Group
General Manager
Fidelity Auto Sales
General Sales Manager
RT CJDRF / Beaverton Nissan
New Car Sales Manager
Tonkin Toyota