Manuel Soltero Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR THE NEW FUTURE EXCLUSIVE FIVE STAR LUXURY BUILDING, LOFTYBRICKELL.MANAGE TO SELL OVER 339 MILLION OR 93% OF THE PROJECT IN JUST 15 MONTHS AFTERLAUNCHLIAISED WITH SALES, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TOACHIEVE SHARED OBJECTIVES.COMPILED AND ANALYZED DATA TO DETERMINE APPROACHES TO IMPROVE SALES ANDPERFORMANCE.MANAGED TEAM OF SALES REPRESENTATIVES, PROVIDING GUIDANCE, COACHING ANDSUPPORT.DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE MARKETING AND SALES STRATEGIES BASED ON RESEARCH OFCOMSUMER BUYING TRENDS AND MARKET CONDITIONS

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I oversaw and controlled all daily functions, including retail and wholesale operations for BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Cadillac. I determined monthly and yearly sales/profitability objectives, monitoring team performance and providing additional coaching as needed. I maintained a constant focus on customer service and satisfaction. I helped to create and implement plans and sales strategies, giving me a vast experience in all Luxury brands.ACHIEVEMENTS:*Propelled monthly unit's sales by 100%*Increase monthly sales revenues by 500%*Increase monthly Wholesale revenue by 500%*Strengthened F&I operations by 200%

Puerto Rico

I owned and operated a successful auto dealership. I developed and built business from ground up that became the number one European Car Dealership in Puerto Rico. I recruited, hired and trained entire staff. I negotiated with vendors and acted as liaison with suppliers, coordinated advertising and promotions and set and administrated budgets. I also implemented customer-relations programs and maintained solid network with multiple financing sources to facilitate loans on car sales. As the executive, I define and implement long and short-term objectives. Oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation and strategic direction. I initiated cost controls to ensure profitability and established goals which were based on exceeding the expectations of customers through continuously improving inventory and services. I provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded highest ethical standards from my staff. I was successful in motivating and retaining quality personnel by creating positive work environment, resulting in increased employee retention and excellent customer satisfaction. *Specialized in the luxury car market*Developed the market for Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar and Land Rover*Responsible for the unprecedented growth of the Mercedes Benz brand. *Over 15,000 cars in Puerto Rico and over 500 million in sales.

Puerto Rico

I started as a Successful European and Exotic Car Dealer that was transformed by the end of 1990 into an exclusive BMW Dealer. I had several meetings with BMW N.A. throughout those years, working very hard to develop the brand under the umbrella of the corporation. By 1995 there was already a growing market that placed Puerto Rico as one of top BMW seller regions, with over 1,200 cars sold per year. Opened and developed the BMW market for BMW N.A. to unprecedented success.

Puerto Rico

During this period of time, I opened and developed the Exotic car market in Puerto Rico. I had the first dealer in Puerto Rico to import exotic and luxury cars as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Roll Royce.

Puerto Rico

I was the Director of Tax Department. I oversaw accounts of over 150 Corporations and Individuals

Puerto Rico

In charge of review and preparation of the annual budget for different Government Agencies.I was in charge of finding Tax evasions in Income Tax Return from Corporations and individuals.I was in charge of analyzing and preparing the annual budget for different government agencies.

Bachelor Accounting, Finance And Business Administration, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: I have attend dozens Automotive business related conferences, Conventions and Seminars

Real Estate Sales Associate, Real Estate

F & I Manager Certification, Finance And Financial Management Services, F & I Manager Certification

Certification, Finance And Insurance