"With three decades of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in guiding clients through the complexities of purchasing or leasing new and used vehicles. From securing optimal financing to maximizing trade-in value and skillfully negotiating the best prices, I am dedicated to saving you both time and money on your next vehicle investment. Let me leverage my expertise to ensure a seamless and rewarding car-buying experience for you."

Drives sales of the largest selection of new and pre-owned Chrysler, Jeep, and Subaru vehicles in the Phoenix area. Uses excellent knowledge of dealership technology and sales, sources customers through cold calling, and attracts clients to the dealership. Recruits, manages, and develops sales professionals to close car deals, as well as in phone etiquette and the importance of follow up, sets team goals and ensures that high standards of customer satisfaction are maintained. Build and manage pipeline of prospective customers to ensure the achievement of company sales objectives, prepares purchase documentation, and negotiates terms. Uses CRM software to track leads, prepares reports for senior leadership, and ensures delivery of exceptional customer experience.Highlights:★ Maximized sales profits on all front and back end deals and structured deals to ensure quick billing and funding. ★ Contributed significantly to the growth of the dealership in terms of sales volume and gross profit.

Recruited to transform underperforming used car dealership. Oversaw sales operations and spearheaded sales of diverse automotive brands. Created annual dealership sales forecasts by estimating total vehicle sales, gross and operating profits, and expenses. Collaborated with Sales Managers to plan and implement objectives, hired, managed and evaluated department managers, and presented sales training. Oversaw standards for the display and merchandising of vehicles, reviewed promotions before finalization, and placed orders for vehicles as required. Held monthly meetings with the dealership General Manager to review forecasts and profits, and made recommendations on advertising plans, sales promotions, and staffing needs. Resolved customer complaints, and maintained accurate dealership records. Managed used car inventory, assisted the Finance Department, and assisted clients to secure financing. Structured and submitted deals to specific banks, maintained strong relationships with lenders, and kept contracts moving to insure quick funding. Highlights:★ Implemented key process improvements and effective sales training resulting in monthly unit sales increase of over 185%, growing from an average of 35 deals per month to over 100 deals per month.

Provided strong leadership and developed and directed a dynamic sales team to drive revenue in both retail and wholesale divisions. Successfully managed large staff across multiple functional areas including Sales, F&I, and effectively managed used and new car inventory. Maintained accountability for customer retention and profitability in sales and finance, hired, trained, and motivated sales consultants, and assisted in dealership operations. Managed retail and wholesale used car inventory, maintained strong relationships with lenders, and ensured delivery of exceptional customer experience.Highlights:★ Developed and implemented ongoing training and coaching for sales staff to optimize performance.★ Demonstrated exceptional skill in converting ‘browsers’ to ‘buyers’.

SALES MANAGERLed sales operations for high volume Chevrolet dealership. Worked with the team to provide customers with the ultimate Chevrolet shopping experience. Closed deals, overcame objections and trained, motivated, and evaluated sales employees. Tracked leads, ensured effective follow up with all potential buyers, and ensured that sales staff met and exceeded all activity standards for prospecting calls and appointments.Highlights:★ Maintained the highest gross profit and contributed substantially to the growth of the dealership in terms of sales volumes and gross profits.

SALES MANAGERDirected sales operations for a leading auto dealership in the Phoenix area. Hired, trained, and managed sales staff. Established and monitored performance metrics, coached and mentored Sales Associates to success, and oversaw purchase deals to ensure quick billing and funding. Prepared financial statements and reports, executed cost effective advertising programs and promotions, and collaborated with senior leadership to optimize sales department performance.Highlights:★ Maximized sales profit on every deal, interacted effectively with customers, and maintained customer satisfaction ratings.★ Successfully transformed sales organization, leading group from last place to become the #1 organization Larry Miller family.★ Served as Finance Manager as necessary.

SALES MANAGERDirected sales operations for a leading auto dealership in the Phoenix area. Hired, trained, and managed sales staff. Established and monitored performance metrics, coached and mentored Sales Associates to success, and oversaw purchase deals to ensure quick billing and funding. Prepared financial statements and reports, executed cost effective advertising programs and promotions, and collaborated with senior leadership to optimize sales department performance.Highlights:★ Maximized sales profit on every deal, interacted effectively with customers, and maintained customer satisfaction ratings.★ Successfully transformed sales organization, leading group from last place to become the #1 organization Van Tuyl family.★ Served as Finance Manager as necessary. Most profitable sales manager in the Van Tuyl organization for 10 years.