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RBM of Alpharetta Mercedes BenzPre- Owned Sales Manager
Oct. 2014Alpharetta , GeorgiaMercedes Benz Automobiles and Full line Including Sprinter Vans and Smart cars, Certified - Star Achiever.
Butler Automotive Group/ BMW of Columbus/Acura of ColumbusPre-Owned Manager/ Director/Internet development
Nov. 2011 - May. 2012Columbus, Georgia AreaManager Both of BMW and Acura Pre-owned , Development and implementation of Pre-owned sales processes. Inventory management, personnel training, Website review and processes. Customer retention policy and new business development. Responsibilities included inventory management and development of an exit plan for all aged inventory. Stores had 450k + in (Water). Developed a successful working plan to alleviate the current inventory problems. Developed and implemented processes to improve the following problem areas: trade in and appraisal process, inventory selection, reconditioning, advertising and marketing. Improved marketing and retail display of vehicles. Implemented successful sales techniques and training methods to increase sales and PVR’s . Overhaul of website and proper utilization of ecarlist and elead integration. This was experience was one of the most challenging of all in my career. I was and am proud of the accomplishments during my tenure and am more than willing to discuss the reasons for leaving. I am pleased to report that the stores were left with no cars over 60 days old and in healthy condition.
Turry Automotive GroupProcurement and sale of Luxury Automobiles/ Dealer consulting and training ebay/ social media
Dec. 2010 - Sep. 2014Greater Atlanta AreaConsulting Based business catering to the needs of Automotive dealers. Development , training and implementation of e-commerce, digital solutions. social media, sales training, inventory and microsite development for ebay marketing and sales.
Sonic AutomotiveEcommerce/Ebay Dept Manager
Sep. 2008 - May. 2010Atlanta,GeorgiaBMW/MINI (a sonic automotive company)
Developed a Ebay sales model initially for off brand trade- ins. Position included developing a separate website and brand identity known as Global Imports Direct. Personally sold 129 units in 7 months that generated $ 384,821.52 in total gross- # 1 in the dealership. ( a single person department at this point)
Initially managed all aspects of this department which included, but not limited to: determine if trades were marketable, photographing all cars, supervising safety inspections and all get ready items. Launching all data into inventory hosting site, writing all descriptions and managing all auctions from beginning to end. Appraising trade in-s, working all transactions from inception to completion. Grew department to 4 employees. Formulated 4 step implementation process thus creating new markets for the dealership and new avenues to market New, used and aged inventory. Established ebay as an excellent lead generator for the dealership. Established stellar feed back rating with 123 positive feedbacks reflecting a score of 100. Winner of CSI ( customer satisfaction index) company award 2009
Atlanta Classic CarsStar Certified- New & Pre- Owned Mercedes Benz Sales specialist / ebay visionary
May. 2006 - Sep. 2008Duluth, GeorgiaNew & Pre-Owned Sales. Atlanta Classic Cars Mercedes Benz, Certified - Star Achiever. Set all time Sales record-“Gross Profit” in 8th month- $ 68,000 front end on 9 cars. Maintained CSI score of 99.9%. Accomplished highest department gross per unit in 2006 & 2007. Assisted management in all aspects of pre-owned department including advertising, inventory management appraisal & inspection of trade-ins. Assisted sales people in closing sales and e-marketing. Piloted Ebay division. Responsibilities included: implementation of an inventory portal-independent of the dealerships. Photographing and launching all selected vehicles for this model to Ebay & Craigs List. Writing all descriptions and tracking source of calls..
Auto Buying Service of Atlanta, IncPresident/ OWNER- 18 YEARS 1985-2002 HIGHLINE Auto Dealership- Porsche , Mercedes Benz,& BMW
Jan. 1985 - Feb. 2003Greater Atlanta Area(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Automotive industry) January 1985 — February 2003 (18 years 2 months) Specialized in Pristine , pre-owned Luxury automobiles. 18 million in annual sales. Customer base of over 5900 customers Responsibilities included developing business market strategy, managing growth of
business, increasing revenue, Inventory acquisitions, sales training, Finance & Leasing,
Warranty Penetration, contract & vendor negotiations, development of Company
identity and implementation of unique and original sales techniques. Establish banking
relationships and auction accounts. Developed and managed the following departments: Sales, Finance, Internet, detail &
recon, administration, and service Department.
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