Sales Manager
Area of Focus: Outside Sales
Qualifications Profile
Highly motivated, results-driven, and service-oriented professional, offering proven track record of success in sales and marketing, operations oversight, and business development; complemented with strong ability to maximize revenue, market share, and unit growth. Equipped with excellent leadership skills in driving vision, innovation, and strategic plans as well as overseeing cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable productivity gains, goals, and objectives. Recognized for demonstrating strong work ethic; providing first-rate customer service; and establishing new market presence. Effective negotiator with outstanding ability to secure transactions and build long-term relationships with key customers and partners to identify opportunities and expand client base. Articulate communicator; with knowledge of Spanish and German languages.
Areas of Expertise
Account Administration Branch and Territory Management Lead Generation
Sales Calls and Presentations Customer Satisfaction Staff Training Market Penetration
Relevant Experience
Hertz Corporation § Denver, CO
Branch Manager Mar 2017–Jan 2019
Provided expert oversight to all aspects of day-to-day operations within the retail and sales markets
Facilitated the interview and training of newly hired employees within the Denver metro area for two weeks before deployment in designated location
Built and strengthened professional working relationships with current business accounts while identifying new accounts
Career Highlights:
Successfully generated new and profitable accounts including Tesla, Groove Toyota, and John Elway Chevy that drove continuous revenue growth month-over-month
Ensured the delivery of high-level customer service while consistently boosting branch revenue
Brought twofold increase in the number of rented vehicles, from an average of 80 to 160
Maximized overall branch revenue from $75K to $120K per month
Led efforts in positioning the branch in #1 rank on branch scorecard out of more than 300 branches in the western region, top 25 in the last five quarters, and top 50 for all seven quarters
Assistant Branch Manager Jun 2016–Mar 2017
Performed solo sales calls to prospect new clients and maximize new business opportunities
Rendered hands-on assistance to manager in reviewing more complex monthly and weekly reports
Presided over training to new employees regarding the service-based sales (SBS) model
Career Highlights:
Earned fast-track promotion to assistant branch manager position within nine months
Significantly improved vehicle utilization, revenue per day (RPD), and revenue in the branch
Served as the key person behind the consistent recognition and ranking of the branch among the top locations for customer satisfaction survey scores
Management Assistant Jan 2016–Jun 2016
Offered effectual support to manager in preparing and evaluating simple monthly reports
Executed sales calls for various body shops and dealerships in collaboration with the manager
Career Highlights:
Demonstrated skills in attaining above average ancillary revenue per day (ARPD) growth for three consecutive months that led to multiple awards and promotion eligibility
Steered strategic efforts in maximizing revenue growth, utilization, and net promoter score (NPS) with average survey scores
Management Trainee Aug 2015–Jan 2016
Fulfilled all required training courses for the operations
Administered the cleaning, maintenance, and rent of vehicles
Other Experience
Rudolph Community and Care § Savage, MN
Independent Living Specialist (ILS) Supervisor Sep 2013–Jun 2015
St. Paul Saints § St. Paul, MN
Game Day Intern May 2013–Sep 2013
ELM Homes § Mankato, MN
Residential Instructor Jul 2009–May 2013
Education
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services,
with Emphasis in Resource and Leisure Planning Management, 2013
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN, USA
(Accredited by Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions)
Member, Recreation Club Intramural Athlete, Basketball, Softball, Hockey, and Football
Student Ambassador
Traveled to Germany, Italy, France, Austria, UK, Mexico, and Australia
Professional Development
Certifications
Medication Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
First Aid Certification
Training
Behavioral Interviewing, Hertz
Awards
Winner, League Championships with Three Separate Softball Teams, 2018
Winner, Vanessa Lynn Ivey Grant, 2011
Activities
Active Member, Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA), 2012–Present
Active Member, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), 2012–Present
Active Member Men’s League Softball, Mile High Adventure Rentals, Jobu’s Rum, Ames Dirt Hogs, 2015-Present
Volunteer Coach, Special Olympics Basketball, 2014–2015
ACES After-School Program Volunteer Youth Sports Coach, Mankato Community Education and Recreation, 2013
Student Ambassador Volunteer, People-2-People Program - Sydney and Brisbane Charities, 2005
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Apple (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote)