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Bellevue, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Washington, United States

● Inventory and Vehicle Acquisition Manager● Oversees 100+ Highline and Exotic vehicles worth over $25M● Seeks and acquires highline and exotic vehicles to maintain dealership inventory● Oversees all aspects of reconditioning for pre-owned inventory● Desks and strategizes on deals with sales staff to close sales from all across the US● Provides up to date market analysts on competitive vehicles nationwide● Maintains current market understanding and knowledge on vehicle values and hot vehicle market trends● Cultivates relationships within the Exotic car community to assist with consignment options for clients● Working knowledge of classic and modern Exotics and collectibles● Able to market and sell hypercars valued at $1M+

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

● Managed and maintained a ~250 pre-owned inventory● Tasked with all pre-owned acquisitions through auction, street purchases, and trade appraisals● Oversaw and managed recon process including but not limited to service, bodywork, wheel & windshield repair, and interior corrections. ● Manager Pre-Owned inventory list and tracking for both Porsche and Audi Sales Teams● Ensured that all vehicles were marketed correctly and met factory-required standards● Trained and coached sales teams on process and closing tactics.● Audi Sales Manager 1 Certified● Porsche CertifiedKey Achievements: Was hired as a Porsche Sales Manager tasked with new vehicle sales as well as pre-owned management and acquisition. Was soon asked to manage the entire pre-owned department for both brands. Increased Porsche CPO sales by 30% and brought dealership to top 3 on the West Coast and 15th in the Nation, competing with much larger market places. Was able to source unique and high-demand vehicles in a highly competitive pre-owned market and keep the dealership available inventory high as compared to other larger dealerships while purchasing them under market (MMR) to maintain dealership gross profit potential. Successfully maintained an inventory of 80-90 Certified Porsches, 80-90 Certified Audis, and 60-70 off-brand luxury and non-luxury vehicles.

● Provides continuous coaching and training for Management and sales staff● Submits and rehashes deals with banks/lenders● Assists with orders and manages inventory● Volkswagen Sales Manager Master Certified● Audi Sales Manager 1 CertifiedKey Achievements: Joined as the Audi Sales Manager and was quickly asked to take over as General Sales Manager for the VW division while continuing to assist Audi. Reviewed analytics for both Audi and VW to work with the marketing team on developing and adjusting online presence and sales strategies. Also revamped onsite marketing by repositioning vehicles onsite to increase the limited onsite and offsite space to maximise efficiency. Worked with factory area reps to readjust pipeline inventory, resulting in limited Audi sales increase due to vehicle shortages, but 20%+ increase on the VW side and upwards of $60k+ gross increases with a continuing upward trend. Working with a skeleton crew on both brands, Audi consistently performs in the top 3 and VW came up from the bottom ranks to the upper mid group (5th/6th). Adjusted e-commerce and sales follow-up processes for improved efficiency.

San Francisco, Ca

● Lamborghini Brand Manager● Pagani Brand Manager● Sold vehicles from $50k-$2m+ in value - ranging from sports cars, exotics, classic collectibles, supercars, and hypercars.● Facilitate logistics for transportation of vehicles● Performed market analysis for vehicles in inventory● Working knowledge of the latest vehicle offerings as well as competition brands● Managed the Lamborghini CRM tool (C@L)● Proficient with the Bentley CRM tool (C@B)● Bentley Mulsanne Master CertifiedKey Achievements: As a selling Sales Manager and Brand Manager for Lamborghini, the relationship between the NorCal Lamborghini club and Lamborghini corporate was rebuilt by attending and sponsoring various events locally and worldwide. Successfully assisted in the launch of the Huracan and assisted the dealership in selling 60+ units in the first year. Was giving Pagani Brand to oversee as well and was the only other person, besides the GM, who assisted/took Pagani orders – In the first year Pagani came to the US, the dealership ranked #1 in the world by delivering 5 units. Became one of less than 100 people in the world who took part in the Bentley Mulsanne Master’s course to be knowledgeable enough to build and order a truly bespoke Mulsanne.

Colma, Ca

● Managed dealer website along with all internet specials● Strategise with advertisers in finding innovative ways of attracting customers● Rebuilt and oversaw the Internet Department● Reviewed analytics to adjust inventory pipeline and pricing● Reviewed inbound calls to assure effectiveness of Sales Team and front desk● Assisted in Pre-Owned evaluation and purchases● Submitted and rehashed deals with lenders to get hard transactions done● Completed daily reports to track the progression of dealership performance● Addressed dealership heat and CSI issues● Trained sales personnel in all aspects of the sale● Facilitated all Certification requirements for the Dealership● Volkswagen Sales Manager Master CertifiedKey Achievements: Taking my first step into true sales management, I learned how to truly work with sales personnel of all talent levels. Working on many areas of improvement, I was able to contribute to bringing our gross profits from sub $200k to over $350k – resulting in consistently hitting factory level 2 and 3 sales goals, which ranked the dealership 1st or 2nd in its group monthly. Because the auto group did not have a marketing team, I was tasked with creating ads for our monthly and weekly internet specials where I was able to utilize and learn web analytics data to strategise on what to focus on and adjust for.

San Mateo, Ca

● Managed Leads and lead providers to create business● Trained and supported dealership and department personnel● Completed monthly performance reports● Managed the dealer website and created monthly specials● 6-minute department average response timeKey Achievements: Was able to create and manage an Internet Sales Department from the ground up. Oversaw 2 other Internet Sales members while maintaining a personal 12-18% closing ratio selling upwards of 30 cars per month. Was able to reach top 10 in the Region for BMW Sales – 8th in the Bay Area

San Francisco, Ca

● Assisted in the Lease Maturity Department to cultivate and continue business● Averaged 10-16 vehicles per month with a $35k+ gross average● Product and Competition specialists● Sold vehicles ranging from $30,000-$479,000● Maintained a high level of satisfaction with a CSI rating of 98.3%● Master Certified