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William Dino Daniel
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William Dino Daniel

Lake City,FL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

General ManagerDirector of Sales

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Lake City, FL, USMount Vernon, GAGainesville, FLJacksonville, FL
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$85000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Imaginative and innovative individuals with proven management, sales, advertising, marketing, and new business development skills. Dynamic competitive automotive management professional with 20+ years’ experience. Ready to lead sales teams to drive mind-blowing results so organizations can grow from a mid-size company into a multimillion-dollar company and above in revenue. A history of significant profit, volume, and customer satisfaction achievements, which illustrates the ability to combine cost control, revenue growth, and process improvement through effective staff training and motivation.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1

NCM I Certification

1
1

NCM II Certification

1
1

Chevrolet Certification

1
1

GMC Certification

Work History

General Sales Manager

Dublin Chevrolet GMC Nissan
Dublin, Ga
04.2025 - Current
  • Directly responsible for overall profitability for sales at Chevrolet GMC Nissan.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies, oversee sales operations, and build strong relationships with key clients.
  • Provide an environment of mutual trust and respect and demand the highest ethical standards from all staff and management
  • Knowledgeable in all DMS and CRM operating systems.
  • Recruit, train, manage, and mentor sales managers and their teams.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development to ensure maximum sales profits.
  • Manage and control expenditures with sales departments to confirm budgetary requirements.

General Manager

Lake City Buick GMC
Lake City, Fl
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Review financial statements, assess profit and loss, and perform daily accounting closing and opening procedures.
  • Oversee the profitability of the dealership and each department, including sales, service, parts, accounting, and finance.
  • Hire, train, and motivate employees, including upper-level positions like sales and service managers.
  • Broad-based experience in retail and wholesale automotive environments.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for all dealership operations, including sales, service, parts, and finance.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Resolve customer complaints and issues promptly and effectively, ensuring a positive experience for every customer.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and manufacturer guidelines.

Director of Sales

Walt's Auto Group
Live Oak, Fl
05.2019 - 07.2024
  • Directly responsible for overall profitability for sales and service at Walt’s Live Oak Ford and Walt’s Live Oak CDJR.
  • Drove Ford monthly new and used sales from 65 to 105 vehicles and CDJR new and used sales from 25 to 62 on average. Increased repair orders from 165 to 300 with Quick Lane increasing from 220 to 650.
  • Conducted and requested long and short-term objectives from managers for projections to ensure profitability.
  • Recruited, trained, developed managers and staff.
  • Controlled all daily operations, policy implementations, and advertising/promotions.
  • Provide an environment of mutual trust and respect and demand the highest ethical standards from all staff and management.

General Sales Manager

Nissan of St. Augustine
St Augustine, Fl
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Knowledgeable in all DMS and CRM operating systems.
  • Managed day-to-day sales operations, including customer inquiries, vehicle sales, and financing arrangements.
  • Established gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the new- used sales departments.
  • Prepared sales reports and monthly revenue reports.
  • Recruited, trained, developed managers and staff.

General Sales Manager

Westside Nissan
Jacksonville, Fl
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Hired to move inventory in a timely manner for preparation to transfer ownership.
  • Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; collects payment.
  • Developed and managed the BDC department.
  • Prepared sales reports and monthly revenue reports.
  • Train sales staff daily by conversation and explanation of deals and format.

General Sales Manager

Nissan of St. Augustine
St Augustine, Fl
05.2014 - 10.2017
  • Knowledgeable in all DMS and CRM operating systems.
  • Developed and managed the BDC department.
  • Established gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the new- used sales departments.
  • Prepared sales reports and monthly revenue reports.
  • Recruited, trained, developed managers and staff.
  • Maintained inventory of available vehicles.

General Sales Manager

Rountree Moore Nissan
Lake City, Fl
11.2011 - 04.2014
  • Managed day-to-day sales operations, including customer inquiries, vehicle sales, and financing arrangements.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies, promotions, and incentives to drive sales and achieve targets.
  • Provided sales training and coaching to sales staff, focusing on product knowledge, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Conducted performance reviews, set sales targets, and rewarded top performers for their achievements.
  • Collaborated with finance and insurance (F&I) department to secure financing and insurance options for customers.

Sales Manager

Thompson Ford Mercury Mazda
Tullahoma, TN
06.2003 - 05.2011
  • Developed and executed sales strategies to enhance market penetration and revenue growth.
  • Led cross-functional teams to align sales objectives with overall business goals.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to refine product offerings and positioning.
  • Trained and mentored sales representatives to improve performance and achieve targets.

Education

Specialized Degree - General Manager I

NCM

Specialized Degree - General Manager II

NCM

Applied Mathematics

University of North Alabama

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Employee motivation
  • Team development
  • Sales development
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Price structuring
  • Profitability improvement
  • Sales leadership
  • Pipeline maintenance
  • Sales presentations
  • Training and coaching
  • Competitive analysis
  • Goal setting
  • Sales training
  • Sales process optimization
  • Revenue generation
  • Employee coaching
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff training
  • Referral coordination
  • CRM software
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Order management
  • Sales processes

Accomplishments

  • Created a company-wide, comprehensive training program for all sales team members.
  • Promoted to Sales Director after 10 years successful years in the sales department.

Certification

  • NCM General Manager I Training December 2022
  • NCM General Manager II Training January 2023
  • Chevrolet Certification
  • GMC Certification
  • Ford Certification
  • CDJR Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I enjoy outdoor activities, golf, travel, and love to cook and bake

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Dublin Chevrolet GMC Nissan
04.2025 - Current

General Manager

Lake City Buick GMC
09.2024 - 04.2025

Director of Sales

Walt's Auto Group
05.2019 - 07.2024

General Sales Manager

Nissan of St. Augustine
04.2018 - 05.2019

General Sales Manager

Westside Nissan
11.2017 - 03.2018

General Sales Manager

Nissan of St. Augustine
05.2014 - 10.2017

General Sales Manager

Rountree Moore Nissan
11.2011 - 04.2014

Sales Manager

Thompson Ford Mercury Mazda
06.2003 - 05.2011

Specialized Degree - General Manager II

NCM

Applied Mathematics

University of North Alabama

Specialized Degree - General Manager I

NCM

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