Alexander Long Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

Started-up and co-manage all aspects of a premier retailer of exotic and luxury vehicles serving customers across the U.S.• Develop and execute strategy to operate a successful business with a focus on developing new business, conducting sales transactions, sourcing inventory, managing administrative and financial functions, and building customer loyalty.• Offer a full-service customer experience and maximize opportunities to buy, sell, and manage consignments to reach and exceed… Show more Started-up and co-manage all aspects of a premier retailer of exotic and luxury vehicles serving customers across the U.S.• Develop and execute strategy to operate a successful business with a focus on developing new business, conducting sales transactions, sourcing inventory, managing administrative and financial functions, and building customer loyalty.• Offer a full-service customer experience and maximize opportunities to buy, sell, and manage consignments to reach and exceed all financial, operational, and customer satisfaction objectives with several finance and lease options.• Demonstrate product knowledge and focus on marques including Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Ferrari, HUMMER, Jaguar, Karma, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls Royce, SRT, and Tesla.• Utilize strong communication, listening and consultative selling skills to identify customer needs, recommend appropriate vehicle solutions, overcome objections, negotiate deals, and achieve a high sales closure record.• Effectively manage inventory to ensure the right mix and quantity of vehicles to generate a consistent sales pipeline.• Utilize sites including CarGurus, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and various forums to offer vehicles for sale.• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with other dealers and wholesalers around the U.S.• Maintain high ethical standards to enhance the reputation of the business in the local, national, and international community.• Consistently analyze the market, industry, and competitive conditions to adjust plans and seize all opportunities. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Originally handled all business and administrative functions and promoted to sell vehicles to a high-net-worth clientele for a leading retailer of high-performance, luxury vehicles and automotive customization services.• Built relationships and performed the full-cycle sales process including understanding customer needs, offering solutions, and closing sales; led a team of six service, accounting, and automotive detail professionals to perform at a high-level.

Collinsville, Illinois

Managed business and relationships with major client, Heartland Dental, to ensure all expectations were met for an advertising sales and fulfillment facility that specializes in direct mail utilizing EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail).• Executed customized marketing campaigns to targeted demographics for 315 dental office locations across the U.S.

O'Fallon, Illinois

• Supported the sales process by structuring deals, selling finance & aftermarket programs to new and used vehicle customers for an automotive sales and service dealership offering new Honda models and a variety of pre-owned vehicles.

O'Fallon, Illinois

• Recruited into a sales position and promoted to lead the sales team of 10 to achieve all sales and margin goals and objectives.

Peoria, Illinois Area