Dan Benjamin

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Boynton Beach, Fl 33436

Cell: 561-***-****

Bus Cell: 561-***-****

Email: acfwpl@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking a position as:

GENERAL MANAGER / GENERAL SALES MANAGER

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Marketing

Outstanding track record of successes in managing new and pre-owned automobile businesses ... Increase sales with established customers and develop new business. Conduct analyses of potential areas for new development and profit centers ... Monitor competition to assure appropriate price structure ... Create, plan, and implement promotional programs ... Plan new images and select appropriate media for marketing ... Assure high Customer service standards ... Strong closing skills...

Sales Management and Administration

Analyze annual needs, create forecasts, set quotas and plan budgets ... Negotiate and prepare contracts, proposals, bids, etc. ... Implement salesman motivational programs and target areas of weakness for remedial training ... Monitor expense accounts ... Assure conformance of all activities with company policies and established practices.

Special Strengths

Outstanding organizational, planning, and analytical skills ... Results oriented, an effective problem solver with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines ... Strong communication skills in interrelating with people - subordinates, superiors, and clients alike ... Strong closing ability ... Proven ability to manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and effectively; to motivate personnel to perform at top efficiency levels; to exercise prudent judgment in decision making areas ... Highly motivated, fully professional in performance, attitude, and approach ... Career reflects hard work, reliability, creativity, competence, and confidence underscored by personal commitment to professional standards of performance

EXPERIENCE:

Atlantic Legal Group, P.A. Boynton Beach 2009 – Present

Director of Sales, Marketing and Accounting

Marketing and Sales Executive with job positions as Director of Sales, Marketing and Accounting. Expertise Includes business development, strategic market planning, key account management, retention, sales team management (with offices in 6 locations), merchandising operations, contract negotiation and loss prevention. Other Qualifications include: budgeting, control, presentations, training, account retention, merchandising product development, inventory and staff development.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

When first starting with Atlantic Legal Group, P.A. I was initially doing collections for the firm. When I initially took on the task of collections, the firm had a substantial 60 - 120 day + receivable. After taking on the position, I was responsible for reducing the receivable by 60 % by the end of the 3rd quarter. Expanded client base by providing excellent customer service, locating and developing profitable niche markets, finding the most suitable services for those markets, and developing and executing plans that resulted in lead generation, strong customer relationships, and profitable sales. Responsible for the opening of 5 addional locations which also contributed to increasing our client base by 60 % along with a large increase in profitability.

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Payless Car Sales: West Palm Beach 2007 - 2009

General Sales Manager / Director of Finanace

Complete responsibilities for overseeing all financing done for upscale highline pre-owned automobile dealership. Dealing with and maintaining close relationships with numerous prime as well as subprime lenders in addition to setting up new bank affiliations. Responsible for closing all finance customers and selling all back end products. Responsible for the appraising and purchasing of all trades, wholesale (Auction) vehicles as well as private sale vehicles.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

When taking on the position of Finance Director, the store had been delivering on the average of 6 - 8 vehicles per month. With the help of a new sales team and myself we were able to increase the volume of the store to average between 35 and 45 cars per month, with gross monthly profits averageing $ 160,000.00.

Best Bid Auto Auction: Plantation, FL ( Div. of Riverbank Acceptance Inc.) 2000 - 2007

General Manager

Complete P/L responsibility for the entire retail operation with 8 employees, 150 car inventory, show room and four full service bays. Appraised all trades as well as going to local and out of state auto auctions. Manage all aspects of new/used autos and trucks, repos, parts and service, finance, and special finance operations. Includes managing all personnel, buying, wholesaling, advertising, accounting, payables, receivables, profit and warranties. Act as exclusive repo re-marketer for Riverbank Acceptance. Maintain consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Took over operation while business was showing large losses. By making changes in advertising, vehicle purchasing, marketing, and sales management, I was able to show substantial profits by the end of the third quarter.

Riverbank Acceptance Inc.: Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1992 - 2000

Vice President & Director of Operations

Assisted owner in establishing a full recourse sub prime auto finance operation, servicing the automobile dealers in the pre-owned sector of the market and acted as Director of Operations and Senior Underwriter. Specialized in sub-prime paper "C" and below. Hired and trained staff of 22 personnel.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Helped in establishing banking and other financial relationships such as GE Capital, Heller Corp., and BankOne to fund operations.

Created and implemented marketing and sales plans, set quotas and established incentives.

Made presentations to local dealers and created business relationships.

Performance Auto Leasing: Great Neck, NY 1985 - 1992

President/Owner

Responsible for all daily operations of innovative leasing company of new and pre-owned, high-

end and exotic automobiles with authority over personnel and staffing, sales and marketing, purchasing, finance and accounting. Established and enforced company policies and procedures, and administered budgeted funds. Planned and organized long and short term goals and objectives. Established priorities and assigned, supervised and directed activities of 10 personnel. Ensured cost containment and optimum use of all company's equipment, facilities and personnel. Created additional revenues by establishing fleet leasing services to complement high net worth business owners and customers.

Hobbies: Coins (Numismatics),

Collecting High - End Watches and Pens.

Education: Monmouth University

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