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William Craft

University Place

Summary

Dedicated Used Car Sales Manager known for exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Proven ability to foster teamwork, implement effective sales strategies, and optimize inventory management for maximum profitability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Used Car Sales Manager

INFINITI of Tacoma
08.2025 - 01.2026

Contact, GM Steve Renard at 918-859-5475

  • Developed relationships with customers to enhance satisfaction and drive repeat business.
  • Trained sales team on product knowledge and effective sales techniques.
  • Implemented marketing initiatives to increase foot traffic and online visibility for used cars.
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Managed inventory effectively for optimal turnover rate and profitability.
  • Conducted regular appraisals of pre-owned vehicles, ensuring accurate pricing based on market value and vehicle condition.
  • Hired, trained and monitored performance of salespeople to establish sales quotas and manage sales goals.
  • Coached sales team to drive traffic through phone and online appointments and referrals to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Built strong customer relationships through exceptional service and follow-up communication.
  • Created a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, productivity, and employee retention.

Used Car Sales Manager

Volvo of Tacoma
12.2023 - 02.2024

Contact Volvo GM, David Kreg at 253-576-1475

Land Rover GM, Ben Minshall at 253-347-5494

  • Used Car Manager for Volvo Jaguar Land Rover of Tacoma

Both stores exceeded projections in used car sales and wholesale profit for 2024.

Used Car Manager

Puyallup Chevrolet Buick & GMC
02.2017 - 12.2023

Contact GSM, Paul Guetle at 253-988-3612

  • Developed the GM Certification Sales Program
  • Achieved #1 Certified Sales for NW Region
  • Worked directly with parts & service to maintain a steady 90-day turn policy. "Lots of Heavy's".
  • Worked directly with Sales Team with Used Car Training.
  • Helped to develop and operate the KBB Buying System.

Used Car Manager

Korum Ford Hyundai
03.2006 - 02.2017

Contact, Finance Director, Dave Rehwaldt at 206-719-0388

  • Managed two used car departments
  • Trained and developed Sales Team
  • Marketing through online applications
  • Attended Factory Sales to acquire inventory for certification
  • Maintained wholesale presence of used car inventory at Manheim Seattle

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Market research
  • Industry expertise
  • Sales coaching
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability
  • Employee engagement
  • Operations management

Timeline

Used Car Sales Manager

INFINITI of Tacoma
08.2025 - 01.2026

Used Car Sales Manager

Volvo of Tacoma
12.2023 - 02.2024

Used Car Manager

Puyallup Chevrolet Buick & GMC
02.2017 - 12.2023

Used Car Manager

Korum Ford Hyundai
03.2006 - 02.2017
William Craft