Sales Manager

STEPHEN W. TEMPLETON

*** ** **** ** ************ FL, 32205

904-***-**** *************@*****.***

Objective

Outgoing Automobile Sales Manager with a great personality and 26 years of experience in auto sales, finance & team management. Seeking to leverage my sales and management expertise to grow in a new role at your company.

Experience

Sales & Finance Manager J an. 2017 – Jan. 2018

Capitol Motors J acksonville FL

Provided sales management information by completing reports Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating prices, completing sales or purchase contracts, explaining warranties, services & financing Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, features & taking customer on a test drive

Worked with local banks and other financial resources to develop a list of financing options for the customer

Effectively closed sales

Sales & Finance Manager Jan. 2012 – Jan 2017

Affordable Auto Sales Jacksonville FL

Assisted in setting up the sales lot or showroom floor for promotions and to put new models on display

Worked with the marketing team to grow customer base Developed an in-depth understanding of the current car inventory in order to encourage customers to make a purchase according to their need Figure out customer’s needs by listening and asking questions Participated in sales meetings and training provided by dealership and manufacturers Effectively closed sales

Auto Salesman Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2012

TNS Auto Sales Jacksonville FL

Participated in sales meetings and training provided by the dealership and manufacturers Ensured that the customers understood the vehicle’s operating feature’s, paperwork and warranty Offered test drives to all prospects. Followed dealership procedure to obtain proper identification from customer prior to test drive

Wrote completed sales orders and processed paperwork in accordance with established dealership policy

Effectively closed sales

Auto Salesman Jan. 1998 – Jan. 2010

Mike Davidson Ford Jacksonville, FL

Greet and offers assistant or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot

Knowledge and understanding of equity and values, and able to explain depreciation to customer Scheduling first service appointment

Assisting customer in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to customers response

Effectively closed sales

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication skills, 26 years of experience in the automobile sales field

Friendly & outgoing personality

Keen attention to detail

Knowledge of inventory control & management, willingness to work independently & as a part of a team, meeting sales goals

Financial skills

Education

Graduated from Ed White High School, Jacksonville FL – 1989 Accomplishments

Salesman of the Year at Mike Davidson Ford multiple years running

Salesman of the Month at Mike Davidson Ford

Salesperson listed in top 5% at Ford Motor Co.

References

Jason McGee Finance Manager/Affordable Auto Sales 904-***-**** Rob Lee Manager/Capitol Motors 904-***-****

Tom Horgan Retired Mail Carrier/USPS 904-***-****

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