CONTACT
Address
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone
************@*******.***
KNOWLEDGE OF
Reporting & documentation
Sales orders & invoices
Crucial accountability
Inventory management
Deep dive analysis
Product procurement
Shipment tracking
Stock control
Managing suppliers
Choosing products
Tenders & deal making
Crucial conversations
Real world negotiating
Dynamic presentation
Tool & on-boarding audits
Research & development
Sales processes & procedures
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Products, HTML
SPSS, Survey Monkey
MS Office Product Suite
LANGUAGES
English
Russian
PERSONAL SKILLS
Problem Solving
Team Player
Energetic
Enthusiasm
Integrity
Creative thinker
Analytical
Excellent Communicator
RUSLAN ISAKOV
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A proactive, well-organized, and successful leader, who has been in the auto industry over 20 years, with extensive experience in all aspects of the buying process. I have broad buying skills across multiple categories and knowledge of buying cars from different markets. I am able to work at speed, making calculated, on the spot decisions, while keeping my customers best interests in mind. Possessing knowledge of buying initiatives, prices, the latest fashions and brands means I can develop & enhance any procurement process and ultimately maximize profits.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MAJOR KEY MOTORS (F&I)
WHOLESALE BUYER/SELLER AUTO AUCTION BUYER BLACKBOOK TRADE IN BUYER LEASE RETURN BUYER
F&I SALES MANAGER 2017 - PRESENT
Experienced in NEXTGEAR, MMR, TRA/BODYSHOP, and OVE Central Dispatch
Sourcing suppliers through contacts, conferences, networking events & the Internet.
Analyzing consumer buying and spending patterns to try to predict future trends.
Liaising with the sales department to select a range of products to source and buy.
Calculating the impact of any purchases on company sales and gross margin.
Maintaining procurement documents in a systematic and auditable fashion.
Assisting with the preparation and implementation of formal bids to buy stock.
Negotiating prices, quantities and delivery timescales with a supplier’s sales team.
Getting the best buying terms and conditions & the most competitive prices possible.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
A&A QUALITY SERVICES
TRADE INS APPRAISAL WHOLESALE BUYER /SELLER AUTO AUCTION BUYER TRA /BODYSHOP
SALES MANAGER - 2015 - 2017
NEMET LLC HYUNDAI, NISSAN & KIA
TRADE INS APPRAISAL AUTO AUCTION BUYER LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL - 2011 - 2014
NEMET USED CARS LLC
TRADE IN APPRAISAL - 2010 - 2011
UNIVERSAL (2002 - 2010)
SALE REP (2 YEARS)
DEALERSHIP MARKETING NEWSPAPER INTERNET (1 YEAR)
FINANCE MANAGER ASSISTANT DMV DOC PREP SIGNING (2 YEARS)
TRADE IN REP ASSISTANT (6 MONTHS)
TRADE IN APPRAISAL REP (1 YEARS)
SALES MANAGER LOT MANAGER (2 YEARS)
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Working knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable principles and applications.
Able to deal with frequent changes to and unexpected delays in the buying process.
Improving existing buying processes by closely examining current systems.
Considering customer demand and price before making a decision to buy.
Fully conversant with modern procurement, sourcing and negotiating techniques.
Able to cope with the demands of a fast paced and changing business.
Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience.
Can thrive in a working environment that is fast paced and ever changing.
Good understanding of internal risk and control processes.
Handling multiple priorities in a time sensitive and dynamic environment.
Ability to negotiate at decision-making levels to Directors and Senior Managers.
Managing time and priorities to meet competing schedules and deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers both in written form and verbally.
Translate complex conclusions into simple business language that can be easily understood.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Kings-borough Community College - New York, NY
Associate Degree - 2002
REFERENCES - Available upon request.
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