Manager Sales
Resume:
James Trelka
Girard, Ohio *****
*********@*******.***
Objective
My mission is to combine my strong abilities and interpersonal and organizational skills with a company that has a
proven track record of recognizing and rewarding highly motivated and results oriented.
AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL AGENT/ RETAIL CREDENTIALS:
Finance and Insurance Executive
8/2007 – Present Zurich NA for North East Ohio
• Through franchised auto dealers, I follow the company’s business acquisition model. I develop and create wealth
through implementing F&I sales processes and dealer profit participation programs . I train on sales and
compliance processes.
Regional Manager
11/2006- 8/2007 – The Auto Guard Group
Created customer base of franchise and independent dealers and F&I Managers. I took new products to the market.
I also brought a new lending platform to the independent dealers as well as bringing eLoan to the franchise
dealers. I was a key factor in a new company partnership with a sub-prime outsource venture.
Finance Manager
9/2006 -11/2006 Allen Samuels Dodge/Hyundai, Fort Worth, Texas
My results exceed the company's long term objective levels. I sold 2.10 products per vehicle at $1000 per vehicle.
President/CEO
3/2005 - 8/2006 Reformed Dealer Alliance, Girard, OH
Creatively marketed and represented Independent insurance and non-insurance products to the automotive, RV,
motor sports and marine markets, franchise and non-franchise dealerships. Trained on the products and
processes which separated me from the competition. Fill in for F&I vacancies or vacationers.
Sales and Training Director
11/2000 - 3/2005 Joe Kuboff & Associates, Hubbard, OH
Developed client base of automotive Finance and Insurance Managers. Developed a successful sales system to
identify the company as the leader in the industry. Market area was 350 miles that was serviced weekly,
included overnight travel.
Business Manager
5/1997 - 11/2000 Harry Humphries Auto City, Dover, OH
Record sales levels of extended warranties, credit life and disability insurance, rust proofing, appearance
packages, GAP insurance and special financing. Achieved Top Ford Motor ESP Sales Award 2 years in a row.
6/1996 - 5/1997 Montrose Lincoln Mercury, Alliance, OH
• Sales in warranties, credit life and disability and GAP Ins. Implemented strong team sales effort.
New Car Sales Manager
8/1987 - 9/1991 Wally Armour Ford, Alliance, OH
• Began as salesman, lead sales team #1 for sales 14 out of 18 months. Promoted to Finance Manager.
Promoted to Sales Manager/ Used Car Manager, received the Ford Motor Used Car Manager of the Year
1989. Promoted to New Car Manager with control of the entire sales team.
Other Skills: Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. High level of skill with ADP,
Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealer Track, ProMax, AutoSoft, Lotus Notes, ACT and other software programs.
1973/1974 Marietta College, Marietta, OH Biology/ Economics
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