Sales Manager

Michael A. Kline

**** ********* ***** ( MASON, OHIO 45040

***********@*****.*** ( cell 937-***-****

Experienced and motivated salesman with 17 years of experience in the car

industry. Strengths include experience and exposure relating to sales

management, finance management (including secondary finance), internet

management and advertising. Objective is to obtain a sales position with a

dynamic and progressive company that will allow me to utilize my sales

skills and knowledge to exceed required sales goals

Career Experience

WAYNESVILLE AUTOMART, WAYNESVILLE, OH, NOVEMBER 2010 - CURRENT

Sales Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations of the company, including sales,

financing, advertising and inventory management.

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Midwestern Auto Group, Columbus, OH, December 2007 - March 2010

Sales, Manager Assistant

Maintained and built customer portfolio, assisted with financial duties, as

well as inventory upkeep and appraisals of potential trades for new and

used car sales. Assigned inventory control duties and performed dealership

website updates and listings.

> Achieved highest level of sales in 2008 (220 vehicles)

> Earned a 100% Customer Satisfaction Index

Bill Leggett Automotive, Columbus, OH, August 2005 - December 2007

Sales Manager

Manages personnel sales performance, finance duties and the preparation of

all financial documents, credit analysis and funding.

> Promoted to Store Manager

> Promoted to Internet Manager

Buckeye Nissan, Hilliard, OH, February 2002 - August 2005

Senior Sales Consultant

Maintained customer base and prospected for new clients. Consulted clients

on the product line and ensured they were satisfied they were obtaining the

financial options that best fit their needs.

> Achieved a Customer Satisfaction Index of 100%

> Met and exceeded monthly sales goals

> Received numerous salesperson of the month awards

Dennis Auto Point, Columbus, OH, August 2001 - February 2002

Finance Manager

Responsibilities included all aspects of managing a finance office,

including customer relations, lender relations, customer credit review,

lender funding and the preparation of financial paperwork.

> Increased volume by 100% within two months

> Posted a 100% funding ratio on secondary deals

Priced Right Cars, Columbus, OH, February 2000 - August 2001

Sales Manager

Responsible for the management of two stores. Additional responsibilities

included maintaining inventory, purchasing, credit review and financial

paperwork.

> Increased sales by 50% in a four month period

> Promoted to run a second store

Trader Bud's Westside Dodge, Columbus, OH, March 1994 - December 1999

Sales Consultant

Prospected for new business, demonstrated product line to clients and

consulted clients as to their financial options. Also responsible for

running the Auto Point lead system.

> Received Salesman of the Month award five times

> Received Chrysler Top Metro Sales Award three times

Education

Clark State University - Springfield, oh

1990 - 1991

National auto care school of finance

2000

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