Jarret Smith
** ***** ******* . **********, ** 07109 . 973-***-**** .
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OBJECTIVE: Obtain an sales position that utilizes my knowledge and past
experience
PROFILE: Goal-oriented sales professional with close to 10 years of solid
sales experience, both to consumers and businesses. Strengths include:
. Motivated self-starter . Quick mastery of product knowledge
. Strong sales & negotiation skills . Knowledge of marketing &
advertising
. Management & training abilities . Energetic, consistent producer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ACCEPTANCE FUNDING CORP, NORTHERN, NJ 2007 - 2010
VP of Operations
Originally brought on to expand dealer market share in the Subprime Auto
Finance sector then bought into the company in 2008. Unfortunately the
very successful program and strong dealer relations were brought to a halt
6 months ago when overnight auditors from the OTS ordered a cease and
desist to my financial institution. Since such time been managing accounts
and sought out for new funding source that has be unsuccessful during these
financial times. Now anxious to reconvene those strong dealer business
relations developed over the past years.
. Signed up close to 80 dealers in the Tri-state area creating a
consistent flow of applications
. Consistently maintained daily communication and training with all
dealers via email, fax, phone calls and weekly visits
. Implemented new technology to communicate to dealers and streamline
application and funding processes. Additional technology advances include
RDN (Recovery Database Network), LPR (License Plate Recognition), RCI
Wireless GPS tracking devices, ACHWorks Payment Processing and additional
enhancements.
. Funded close to 50 deals a month with very specific buying patterns
and generated over 200-300 applications per month that strengthened
approval of program specific applications
. Developed strategic business plan and unique equity based program
that was funded with an alliance of a local bank
. Aggressively handled all delinquent accounts leading to a low
delinquency ratio of under 5%
CITIFINANCIAL AUTO, NORTHERN, NJ 2006 - 2007
Dealer Development Representative (Outside Sales)
Developed existing business, maintained top producers and enroll new
clients.
. Created application flow through the enrolling of new business
(signed on over 50 dealers since starting with company), developing
business and maintaining business
. Generated correct type of application flow that lends to increased
approval percentages
. Analyzed reports to prioritize profit leaks, and worked accounts to
conclusion.
. Successfully met a volume goal of 90% consistently in a 2 million
dollar producing territory
. Inform and educate clients on any additional products offered such as
warranties and GAP products
. Timely and effectively collected from 90 days delinquent accounts to
assure profitability
PREMIUM CAPITAL FUNDING, Edison, NJ 2005 - 2006
Mortgage Consultant (Outside Sales)
Originate mortgage loans via referrals, contacts with builders, realtors
and other sources.
. Achieve closing ratio of more than 80% on any loans worked on.
. Designed and implemented new website to generate "for sale by owner"
leads as well as refinance leads. Developed method to strengthen
relationships with network of builders.
EXECUTIVE CAR BUYING SERVICES, East Hanover, NJ 2001 - 2005
Manager and Internet Sales Specialist
. Promoted in 2003 to recruit, train and direct an internal sales force
of 4 to handle all new inbound business.
. Oversaw the development and implementation of new website, which led
to an overall 50% increase in sales.
. Internet sales (representing 75% of the business) nearly doubled in
2003 - 2004 due to improved lead generation.
. Created a personal referral network and sales techniques that
contributed to a 25% increase in personal yearly bonus.
. Received training in sales, lead management and new business
development.
EDUCATION
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts, Advertising Art / Graphic Design,
2001
GPA: 3.5 in major