Joseph “Craig” Blasingame

*** ******** ****** *****, ***** Carolina, 29369 • 864-***-**** • adoyvx@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary

A highly-motivated Retail Sales Manager with 27 years of experience in the automotive industry within the Upstate. Extensive knowledge in F&I as well as 15 years of experience in management. Committed to Dedicated to building strong staff relations

and teamwork. Experienced in creating a vast customer base and maintaining excellent customer relations.

Areas of Expertise

Developing New Business

Increasing Sales & Margins

Developing Initiatives

New Car Management

Used Car Management

New & Used Car Sales

Managing Sales Staff of 12-16

Training Staff

Identifying Market Trends Strong Closing Skills

Work Experience

Concept Auto Sales, Spartanburg SC

Manager January 2015- Present

• Responsible for purchasing all inventory

• Performed all vehicle appraisals

• Processed applications for financing

• Completed all tax, tag, and title work

Benson Nissan Pre-owned, Spartanburg SC

Used Car Appraiser/Salesman December 2005 – December 2015

• Responsible for online purchasing & appraising vehicles

• Closing Manager responsibilities

• Conducted customer transactions from greeting to finance Farrell Chevrolet, Spartanburg SC

Used Car Manager August 2004 – December 2005

• Maintained optimal automobile inventory to ensure customer needs are met

• Coach underperforming employees in sales and service techniques

• Oversaw promotional strategies to drive new business Spartanburg Chrysler Jeep, Spartanburg NC Spartanburg Dodge, Spartanburg SC New & Used Car Manager July 2002 – August 2004 New & Used Car Manager October 1997-July 2002

• Maintained first-hand knowledge of all vehicle features and specs

• Developed and implemented sales plans including dealership promotions

• Provided customers with details of available vehicle warranties

• Maintained database of all vehicle pricing and applicable discounts

• Worked with sales staff to implement sales and marketing strategies maintaining and analyzing sales data to boost productivity. Joseph “Craig” Blasingame

134 Collette Street Moore, South Carolina, 29369 • 864-***-**** • adoyvx@r.postjobfree.com References

Gary Clark-Used Car Manager-Benson Nissan

864-***-**** Cell

Previous Co-worker

Daniella Hamby-Business Office Rep

864-***-**** Cell

Previous Associate

Rory Gilbert-Used Car Manager-Orange Bear Motors

864-***-****

Previous Co-worker

Brian Perry-F & I Manager-Benson Hyundai

843-***-****

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