Leon Smith

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General Sales Manager Gunter Automotive Group-Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram @ Gunter Automotive
sanford, north carolina, united states
Leon Smith's Location
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, United States
About Leon Smith

Top-performing General Sales Manager with a 21-year background in the automotive industry. Skilled in working secondary finance and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Known for strong organizational, leadership, training and communication skills. Strong attention to detail, ability to effectively multitask and demonstrated success in building positive working relationships at all levels. A highly motivated self-starter, who is fully committed to proving himself.  Extremely well versed in CRM’s and DMS systems. Developed New Nissan Sales Department into one of the top-performing dealers in the Southeast.  Lead my team to break 9 all-time records that had been set over the past 20 years in Nissan New Car Sales. Recognized by Nissan (20+ times) as the top CSI performer for the entire Southeast Region.  Increased sales by over 250% compared to previous ownership and management.  Consistently one of the Top-5 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram New Car dealers for Stellanits Mid-Atlantic Region.If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone/email.

Leon Smith's Current Company Details
Gunter Automotive

Gunter Automotive

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General Sales Manager Gunter Automotive Group-Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
sanford, north carolina, united states
Employees:
12
Leon Smith Work Experience Details
  • Gunter Automotive
    General Sales Manager
    Gunter Automotive Feb 2019 - Present
    Ridgeway
  • Tri-City Automotive
    Finance Manager
    Tri-City Automotive Sep 2017 - Feb 2019
    Eden, North Carolina
  • Battleground Kia
    Sr. Product Specialist
    Battleground Kia Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    jPerforms high-quality presentations / demonstrations for sales, while working closely with management on pricing tiers associated with different models and technology options. *Assists with lead generation by managing incoming email leads & set appointments for vehicle demonstrations all over email and text communication.
  • Mills Auto Group
    Finance Director
    Mills Auto Group Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
    Statesville, Nc
    *Managed, led and coached the F&I team of 5 on delivering an exceptional customer experience and industry leading CSI. *Assured the team produced flawless compliance and paperwork on all transactions for the entire department, properly and closed quickly to keep CIT levels at acceptable levels.*Determine the customer need for financing and explore payment options. *Secure and finalize transactions in a legal and ethical manner while maintains a high level of productivity. *Tracked daily sales and generated activity and productivity reports. * Negotiate contracts and agreements with customers, vendors and financial institutions. *Accurately prepare all federal, state, and dealership paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Asbury Automotive Group
    Internet, Sales And Finance Manager
    Asbury Automotive Group Nov 2003 - Mar 2016
    Greensboro, North Carolina Area
    *Oversaw dealership customer loan origination and approval process while maintaining strong relationships with prime and subprime lenders. Also established and maintained monthly forecasted income, penetration levels, and customer satisfaction index (CSI) scores which generated $1,300 plus per vehicles retailed with an increase by $250, and gained a penetration of over 56% in warranties. Recognized as a 3(x) time Master F&I Sales Guild Performer, and the 2011 Nissan Silver F&I Producer.*Built and led a team of 12 sales people, grew the dealership from a small operation into one of the most profitable in NC, selling up to 800 cars per year at an average of $46k per unit. The team built a reputation of hitting an average of 120% of projected sales. Gained ranking of being among the top 3 for new car sales within the district.*Supervised internet sales staff of 5 to meet performance goals for closing ratio, appointment show ratio, and lead response time. Took responsibility in website content generation, and evaluated lead source effectiveness. Internet Salesperson of the Month, 11 times, and Master Sales Guild Performer twice*Oversee dealership, customer loan origination and approval process each month. Contracts in transit each month totaled at a minimum of $1.2 million. *Negotiate contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, and financial institutions. *Arrange financing and review required documents to determine approval/rejection. *Present warranties, credit insurance, GAP insurance, and other beneficial products offered by the dealership. *Meet monthly forecast for finance and insurance income, penetrations levels and customer satisfaction. *Increase sales through effective sales tactics, marketing, and customer service resulting in repeat business and referrals. *Constructively handled/supervised the handling of all customer complaints related to sales and finance.

Leon Smith Skills

Finance Automotive Dealer Track Credit Management Credit Analysis Sales Process Car Loans F&i Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Financial Services Personal Finance Loan Origination Business Loans Personal Lines Auto Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Unified Managed Accounts Crm Databases Customer Relationship Management Adp Payroll Credit Risk Credit Unions Sales Management Sales Operations Retail Banking Retail Sales

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leon Smith

What company does Leon Smith work for?

Leon Smith works for Gunter Automotive

What is Leon Smith's role at the current company?

Leon Smith's current role is General Sales Manager Gunter Automotive Group-Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram.

What schools did Leon Smith attend?

Leon Smith attended North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University.

What skills is Leon Smith known for?

Leon Smith has skills like Finance, Automotive, Dealer Track, Credit Management, Credit Analysis, Sales Process, Car Loans, F&i, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Personal Finance.

Who are Leon Smith's colleagues?

Leon Smith's colleagues are Tim Gunter, Mba, Brittanie Perkins, Richie Mosley, Brea Mcneil.

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