Brian Leonard

**** ** ***** ***** ******, Iowa **023

515-***-**** – wzugyc@r.postjobfree.com

February 9, 2012

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am interested in the Agronomy Department Manager position within your company. My resume is enclosed for your review. Given my related experience and excellent capabilities, I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening. My skills are an ideal match for this position.

My Qualifications:

• 17 years of excellent and proven:

o Sales/marketing/retail sales

o Negotiation with clients and sales representatives,

o Networking/relationship building (internal and external; national retailers - executive/senior management level and below),

o Significant business analysis skills/in-depth retail merchandising experience

o Demonstrated skills in achieving sales, profitability and budget goals

o Problem-solving,

o Training sales forces in small groups of 3-5 as well as groups 25-30.

• Microsoft word suite products

• Quick study of new technology, process/procedures and products

While my most recent endeavor was as a Manager in the automotive industry, I also have five years of experience in the aftermarket vehicle accessory manufacturing and worked my way from phone representative to Regional Sales Manager in less than two years. The time I worked in each role, assisted in my understanding of the big picture process and allowed for me to be successful in the Regional Sales Manager role. Which is where I would train Independent Sales Representatives about our product line.

I believe that this would be a great partnership. I am a highly creative and motivated self-starter, who strives for excellence, enjoys challenges, and strategizing for the best solutions to my sales goal needs. I am passionate about sales and would be proud to work for Vernon.

I appreciate your consideration and look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Brian Leonard

515-***-****

Brian Leonard

3526 Maize Drive - Ankeny, IA - 50023

Phone: 515- 782-7042 - Email: wzugyc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Career direction change: Seeking the Agronomy Department Manager role within your reputable organization, allowing for parlay of demonstrated research, analysis and networking skills.

PROFILE

Motivated, personable sales management professional, with over 17 years in the automotive retail market. A talent for quickly mastering product lines, business process and technology; while fostering relationships.

Flexible and versatile; poised and confident with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Demonstrated the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. Thrives in a goal oriented, deadline driven environment. Leads by example, and possess excellent team building skills.

EDUCATION

Agricultural Business Major/Sociology Minor - Iowa State University 92 - 94

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

(05/11 – Current) Bob Brown Chevrolet –Car Sales Des Moines, IA

(02/06 – 3/11) Stivers Ford Lincoln – Manager, Used Car Sales Waukee, IA

(9/01 – 01/06) Karl Chevrolet – Assistant Used Car Manager -Ankeny, IA

(03/99 – 09/01) Bob Brown Chevrolet – Automotive Sales, DM, IA

(8/94-3/99) PUTCO Mfg. – Regional Sales Manager, Ankeny, IA

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail oriented with a customer service focus

• Resolved customer questions and disputes - tremendous belief in follow-up and rapport building

• Strong ability to assess individual client needs

• Experience working under time constraints - managing priorities, ability to adapt to sudden changes, experience making difficult decisions

• Goal oriented: proven ability to exceed minimum sales quotas according to dealership standards

• Strong ability to review and analyze data and facts and take the appropriate action to resolve issues

• Management/Training - managed 8-10 person sales force and $3.5 million inventory for 2 locations and 10-12 personnel in the Reconditioning Department (including detail personnel and vehicle technicians)

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