Kevin Bent Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Connecticut Area

District Manager of Aftersales for Chevrolet in Connecticut and Massachusetts covering the Hartford, CT territory. A Trusted Advisor for 16 dealerships with the responsibility to evaluation of current transaction process mapping, situational analysis and implementation of change to improve sales penetration, customer retention, and loyalty through merchandising, marketing (Direct and e-business) financial analysis, lead management, vendor guildance and training.

North Philly

District Manager of Aftersales for Chevrolet in Pennsylvania covering the North Philadelphia territory. A Trusted Advisor for 16 dealerships with the responsibility to evaluation of current transaction process mapping, situational analysis and implementation of change to improve sales penetration, customer retention, and loyalty through merchandising, marketing (Direct and e-business) financial analysis, lead management, vendor guildance and training.

Maine

District Manager of Aftersales for Chevrolet in Central and Southern Maine. A Business Consultant to 13 dealerships for the evaluation of current process and implementation of change to improve sales penetration, customer retention, and loyalty through merchandising, financial analysis, lead management and training.

Central And Northern Maine

District Sales and Service Manager for Chevrolet in Central and Northern Maine. A business consultant to 13 dealerships for the development and implementation of their business plan to improve marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, inventory management and training.

Danbury, Connecticut

RCC District Manager with territorial responsibility for the administration of the Sales Agreements between General Motors and select dealerships in PA, NY, MA, and ME. A business consultant to the dealership for the development and implementation of their business plan, implementation and development of marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, inventory management, dealership loyalty and training.

Freelace consulting

Halifax, Nova Scota Canada

With over 35 years of experience, we’ve become Canada’s leading provider of customized staffing and recruitment solutions for engineering and technical talent. We cater to industries as diverse as natural resources, manufacturing, construction, consulting and architecture.Each year, we fill more than 2,500 permanent, temporary andcontract roles and assist the country’s most successful organizations with their business.Using our high levels of expertise and well-developed networks of contacts, we aim to create successful matches between clients and candidates, ensuring a perfect fit with both the position and the company’s culture. Our long-standing reputation comes from our understanding that each client is unique and has specific needs and requirements.We are known around the world for our high-quality recruitment solutions, including proactive candidate searches and direct recruiting.

Nova Scotia, Canada

Selling Fiber Optic Communication package with a door to door approach. Maximizing a 100% cold call territory in a weekly term. Constantly improving on every aspects of the sales process with a emphasis on closing. Utilizing time management skill along with CRM data management daily (Saleforce.com).

Duties Greeted customers, checked identification, maintained a safe and appropriate atmosphereMaintain proper stock levels of beer, liquor and fruit for the bartenderCleaning, stocking and replacing glassware while keeping the bar clean

Nantucket, Massachusetts

DutiesTrained new about 15-20 employees within 7 years Enhanced tourist experience and expectation Rental contract negotiationInventory control Accomplishments: In the first three years as Manager/Sales Clerk at the smallest of three bike shops, was able to turn sales from $300 a day to an average of $1500 daily in the first year and $2200 in the second. In the third year, my position was elevated to manager of the first shop, increasing my daily responsibilities to include bike sales and supervision of five plus employees while increasing yearly sales, sales revenues from May to September ranged from $300,000 to $500,000 annually consisting of rentals, new bike sales, deliveries, and repairs in a fast pace environment.

Generated brand awareness and presence for Hewlett Packard.Educate big box store employees on product knowledge. Asset in generating sales and closing sales for Hewlett-Packard.Audited in store product placement and marketing schemes.

Springfield, Massachusetts U.S.A. And Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

DutiesMet sales quotasExcellent product knowledge and presentation skillsMaintain an organized stock room and shipping and receiving recordsAccomplishments: Acquired customer services experiences that have helped me elevate and improve my product presentation skills, Excelled past daily and weekly sales budgets, multitasking daily operational tasks to stay within budget and reduce shrink.Manage 4-5 people, Adjusting sales budget, Shipping and receiving, Inventory control

Duties Worked with or lead a team in installing PVC piping, paving road crossings and varies projects for Northeast Electric CompanyTeam leadershipTeam building skills

B.A.C, Marketing, Psychology

Diploma, Business Administration; Marketing Dartmouth

Certifield Sales Certificate, Sales

Bcom

On-line internet Market class

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program