Sales Manager

Vince Gaudet *** Royal Birkdale Cres NW

********@*****.*** Calgary AB T3G 5R6

***- ***-**** (cell)

403-***-**** (home)

PROFILE

Sales-Marketing-Management

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Extensive sales and management experience in the automotive industry Maintain strong customer service base, servicing new and existing clientsAbility to serve both company and client needs Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to reach tight deadlines Ability to communicate persuasively Creative problem solving skills to diffuse and resolve issues in a positive mannerAttention to detail and accuracy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Davis Chevrolet Buick GMC July 2012-present

(Formerly Airdrie Motors)

Airdrie Motors

General Manager 2007 - 2012

General Sales Manager 2004 - 2007

New Car Manager 2000 - 2004

Over see the day to day operations of 40+ staff to ensure policy and procedures are met, and company goals are achieved Provide support and direction to managers in all departments including sales, service, parts, and body shop, and regularly review performance Responsible for ordering and advertising of over $10 000 000 of inventory Plan and execute weekly team meetings to keep staff knowledgeable of new product, promotions and incentives, as well as motivate staff to reach peek performance Foster a culture of ambition, drive, and high expectations, while striving towards a fun and rewarding work place Recruit and train new managers and sales staff Negotiate pricing of vehicles to ensure profitAppraisal of used vehicles/purchasing of used vehicles Collaboratively work with the dealer principle, controller, and other managers to develop weekly, monthly and yearly forecasts Consistently exceed General Motors expectations in customer satisfaction Member of Retail Marketing and Advisory Board for General Motors of CanadaProficient in company software programs

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Mount Royal College

Numerous workshops and seminars on sales and leadership strategies

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Assistant Coach, Foothills Elite Triple A Hockey 2012Coach Northwest Little League 2009 – 2010On Ice Helper, Bow River Bruins Hockey Association 2009

REFERENCES

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