David S. Markowitz

* ****** **** ****, **. Sinai, NY 11766 • 631-***-**** • ad0ji4@r.postjobfree.com

Motivated Sales & Finance Manager professional with over 25+ years experience in the foreign automotive industry. Knowledge and skill set built to motivate, train and develop a sales force team and drive revenue. Excels across all levels of Management and strong ability to negotiate with high level, external clients. Proven track record to interact in multi-site dealerships & foster innovative means to build, retain & attract top talent. Habberstad BMW – Bayshore, NY September 2018 – October 2023 Finance Manager

• Lead the dealer finance department with oversight to monthly gross sales averaging $175,000K - $200,000K. Manage & develop Jr. Finance Manager with regards to menu selling, banking education and policies.

• Established new relationships with financial institutions to expand the buying power. Maintain existing strong relationships to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs. Processed finance and lease deals accurately and securely through proper Federal, State & Corporate channels.

• Successfully managed dealership products per deal over 1.75 and PRU within range of $1,800 - $2,700 each deal. Ensured charge-back ratio less than 5% annually. Maintained sales programs ensuring all new sales are referred to the F&I department.

• Instituted red flag process and OFAC process along with dealer participation forms. Ensured upcoming FTC policies were up-to-date.

• Reviewed & confirmed agreed-upon sales figures while prepping sales team about needed services or products.

• Obtained credit approval and prepared delivery documentation while practicing legal compliance and ethical behavior.

• Offered a full range of insurance products to all customers while providing a thorough explanation of aftermarket products, vehicle service contracts and manufacturer services.

• Trained and provided the sales team with updates to all finance and lease programs including benefits of the dealerships extended service programs.

• Receiver of the 2018, 2019 & 2020 Profiles in Achieving Award Advantage Honda – Manhasset, NY September 2015 – September 2018 Finance Director

Babylon Honda – Babylon, NY March 2006 – Aug 2015

General Sales Manager April 2012 – Aug 2015

Finance Director May 2009 – April 2012

Sales Manager June 2007 – May 2009

Finance Manager March 2006 – June 2007

Atlantic Honda – Bayshore, NY March 2005 – February 2006 Finance Manager

Smithtown & Westbury Nissan, NY February 1999 – January 2005 Floor & Sales Manager

Oyster Bay Nissan – Oyster Bay, NY January 1998 – February 1999 New Car Salesman

Westbury Nissan & Toyota – Westbury, NY August 1996 – January 1998 New & Used Car Salesman

Education State University of New York – Buffalo, NY 1994 – 1997 Skills Reynolds & Reynolds, MarketScan, ADP, Dealertrack, Contact Management, AAX/ECL, vAuto