Mark R. Manos
Cary ILL ***** ? ***********@*****.*** 630-***-****
Qualifications
Focus: Sales Manager - Marine and Automotive Industry
. Results-oriented leader offering a successful track record of
accomplishments in sales and customer service endeavors. Effectively manage
multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environments. Excellent
communicator. Relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, resulting
in long term, profitable associations. Career reflects hard work and
ambition, leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing quality and
professional outlook in all areas.
Signature Strengths
Marine and Automotive Sales Organization and Prioritization
Motivational Management
Teamwork Approach to Achieving Customer Satisfaction
Objectives Auto CAT for parts and
Time Management/Meet Deadlines inventory purposes
New and Existing Business Goodyear GBMS
Development Windows, Word and Excel
Employment History & Professional Highlights
ALLDATA West Taron Dr Elk Grove CA 12/22/2014 to present
. Territory Sales Manager Lower WIS.
. Account management
. Sales,Training
NGK/NTK SPARK PLUGS, Oak Brook, Illinois; 08/07 to 06/03/2013
District Sales Manager
Servicing 3 states efficient in outlook, excel, word, and power
point as a Manufacture rep
. Consistently achieve quarterly sales goals
. Effectively manage up to 17 accounts, meeting corporate and customer
expectations
. Excel years in completing projects on time and under budget
. Attained targets for at least 1 out of 3 every year and 2 out of
three other
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, Woodridge, Illinois; 10/05/2005 to 04/07
Zone Manager
. Generated sales to existing major accounts servicing Chicago and
Central Illinois
. Increased sales by 15%
. Revived stagnant accounts through innovative presentations and
conscientious follow up
RANDALL INDUSTRIES, Elmhurst, Illinois; 04/04 to 2005
Operations Manager/Service Coordinator
. Expertise with Commercial Booms, Lifts, Platforms, Club Cars
. Dispatched on-the-road tech's, service sales, assigned in house work
orders, and estimated repairs
. Worked with insurance estimators and supervised all shop and paint
shop details
CARMAX, Hillside, Illinois; 2001 to 2002
Recon Production Inventory Manager; 04/02 to 09/02
Manager in training; 10/01 to 04/02/2004
. Generated business through excellent customer service and thorough
follow up
. managed inventory of vehicles over 3 shifts and directed shipping and
receiving functions
. Coordinated on-lot and off-lot repairs for glass, body shop and keys
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois; 1998 to 2001
District Staff Automotive Recruiter, Burr Ridge; 2000 to 2001
Personnel Department, Chicago District
. Developed/implemented recruiting programs targeted to vocational
programs, colleges, and high schools
. Recruited, selected, interviewed, and checked backgrounds for the
staffing needs of 57 stores
. Coordinated job fairs and personal presentations defining
Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation as an employer with an excellent
reputation
. Spearheaded screening of new talent for positions of technician,
general services, sales associates, and store managers
. Actively participated on the advisory boards of College of DuPage,
Waubonsee College, and DuPage County Department of Labor defining
NAFTEF compliant curriculum targeting requirements of ASE
certifications
Service Manager, Bolingbrook; 1998 to 2000
. Management control of the third busiest store in Chicago
. 80% of service selling, estimate preparation, installing
. Assisted with diagnostic, difficult to fix projects and provided all
technical support
. In support of the corporate objectives, handled technical recruiting
at local technical schools and colleges. Successfully placed
candidates at 20 stores regionally
. Assured customer service and client relations at the store.
Interacted with customers and team to solve warranty and follow-up
issues for work performed in the shop
. Supervised eight mechanics and general service staff, by providing
training and delegation of projects
ACORN TIRE, INC., Villa Park, Illinois; 1995 to 1998
Store Manager
. Operated and oversaw all aspects of a Goodyear Independent Tire and
Service Center
. Manager of personnel included the hiring, disciplinary actions,
training, scheduling, and supervision of all employees
. Utilized computer system for account maintenance and invoicing;
processed all billing for National Accounts
. Calculated and processed payroll compiled monthly and year-end
financial data for accountant
. Inventory Control involving ordering and maintaining order of all
service parts and tires
. Successfully provided solutions for difficult customer issues
Education
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Associates of Applied Science
Automotive Theory And Service 2000 (Working T)
A.S.E. Certifications
Brakes AC Evacuation and Recovery
Additional Certifications
I M 240 Emissions Specialty Products 2,4 and Goodyear Chrysler
Allied Signal Theory and Asian Theory of Alignments Management Theory
Strategy of GM Computerized Engine Diagnosis Heating/Cooling .
Systems Preventative Maintenance Customer Relations
Monroe Strut and Shock Bridgestone/Firestone New Product Technology
Theory and Application Certification Service Administration
Steering/Suspension for both technical and sales Goodyear E.C.K. 5
Brakes Systems
Starting/Charging
Select Seminars
Management and Telephone Marketing ( Bridgestone/Firestone Store Manager
Seminar ( Top Gun