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Wheeler Johnson III

New London County

Summary

Since beginning my career as a Client Advisor in 2017, I have progressed through finance, sales management, and now serve as General Sales Manager. This experience has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of dealership operations across sales, finance, and customer experience. In my current role, I lead the sales department while consistently achieving more than 95% of monthly objectives and contributing to year-over-year growth in vehicle sales.

Beyond sales performance, I have focused on operational initiatives that improve both customer satisfaction and dealership efficiency. These include implementing a new vehicle loaner fleet to support service operations and launching a courtesy pickup and delivery program designed to enhance the ownership experience for our customers.

I believe the next phase of growth for BMW of New London will come from continued focus on team development, operational efficiency, and delivering an exceptional ownership experience that reflects the BMW brand. My leadership style centers on accountability, collaboration, and building high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.

It would be a privilege to continue contributing to the dealership’s success in the role of General Manager. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and leadership vision can support the continued growth of BMW of New London.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

BMW of New London
New London
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead new and pre-owned vehicle sales operations including forecasting, inventory strategy, and sales team performance.
  • Achieved 95%+ of monthly dealership sales targets.
  • Drove year-over-year growth in vehicle sales volume through improved team accountability and sales process optimization.
  • Implemented new vehicle loaner fleet program supporting service operations and enhancing customer experience.
  • Launched courtesy pickup and delivery service program improving client retention and service convenience.
  • Develop and mentor sales staff through structured coaching, performance tracking, and accountability systems.

Sales Manager

Girard Toyota
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Managed day-to-day sales operations including team leadership, inventory control, and pricing strategy.
  • Improved sales team performance through structured training and sales process development.
  • Consistently delivered strong monthly unit sales and gross performance.

Finance Manager

Hurd Chevrolet Buick GMC
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed F&I operations including lender relationships, compliance, and product presentation.
  • Increased backend profitability through strong protection product penetration.

Client Advisor / Finance Training

BMW of New London
New London
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Delivered premium BMW customer experience while building a strong repeat and referral client base.
  • Selected for finance training program and backup F&I responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

GROSSO TECHNICAL HIGHSCHOOL
GROTON CT

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Employee motivation
  • Team development
  • Sales development
  • Price structuring
  • Sales leadership
  • Profitability improvement
  • Pipeline maintenance
  • Training and coaching
  • Goal setting
  • Sales training
  • Employee coaching
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff training

Timeline

General Sales Manager

BMW of New London
07.2022 - Current

Sales Manager

Girard Toyota
04.2020 - 07.2022

Finance Manager

Hurd Chevrolet Buick GMC
11.2019 - 04.2020

Client Advisor / Finance Training

BMW of New London
08.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

GROSSO TECHNICAL HIGHSCHOOL