Tracy Allen Taylor
***** **** ***** ***********, ** 93306
661-***-**** *******@***.**.***
General Manager
Professional with over a 30-year proven track record in the automotive and recreational vehicle industry. Highly knowledgeable and resourceful General Sales Manager with extensive experience in all areas of dealer operations. Relationship builder who develops, mentors and builds successful sales and finance teams. Provides the highest level of service in a highly competitive market.
Expertise in leading large volume stores increasing new and used sales by continuously searching for ways to increase customer satisfaction and people development. Experienced in training staff to enhance productivity, and develop strategy to boost revenue and profitability while aligning with corporate objectives. Respected manager with a history of exceeding goals and company objectives.
Strengths
Operations Management
Training and Development
Finance Management
Lender setup relations
Cert DMV Vin Verifier
Profit and Loss Analysis
Budget and Forecast
Inventory Management
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Leadership and Team Building
Recruiting/Hiring
Professional Experience
ROYAL COACH RECREATIONAL VEHICAL AND BOAT SALES 2021 to 2022
Finance Manager
Manage Finance department on all aftermarket options and protection. Manage and submit clients find the best options for rates and terms while always protecting reserve. Communicate with Lenders to help with questions, stips and funding. Lender relations with up to 15 Lenders. Strategize on best opportunities to maximize all protections available. Building a menu that best fits the approval with the right protections for every customer every time. 8 years total finance experience, DMV verifier, Aftermarket trained and certified.
CAMPING WORLD (Bakersfield, Ca) 2013 to 9/2021
Sales Manager
Deliver profitable sales using a diversified range of business strategies. Oversee all daily functions, determining monthly and yearly sales/profitability objectives, monitoring team performance and providing forecasts on future sales. additional coaching as needed. Maintain consistent focus on customer service satisfaction index. Create and implement marketing/advertising plans and strategies. Develop and focus annual budgets for revenue
Maintained a positive, aggressive, and ethical team of ~ 40 people.
Managed sales process to build 17% new GP and 21% Used GP average.
Delivered growth in the Finance Department to 3.0 product index and 12% PVR average.
Superior closing skills averaging 24% overall.
Led the increased store ranking in a region of 8 stores.
Bakersfield Audi Volkswagen (Bakersfield, Ca) 2009 to 2013
Sales Manager (New/Pre Owned Certified Manager and Finance Management)
Managed Sales teams with a focus on culture resulting in significant growth in Sales and Finance Departments. Managed pre-owned certified for VW and AUDI certified programs. Managed Service inspection process. Implemented 12-DAY turn optimizing revenue and inventory control. Managed trade evaluations with sales managers that accounted for more trades and maximize profit at time of sale. Trained sales/ management on certified finance options driving revenue in Finance reserve and PVR.
Surpassed account goals by 30% in the first year.
Implemented plan for 15 day turn through building collaborative partnership with service and sales departments.
VW /AUDI Certified Remarketing Master recognized for growing accounts in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Developed and implemented a new sales and finance process resulting in growing sales 18% with 40% growth GP at the same time building finance penetration.
RV PEDDLER 2008 to 2009
General Manager
Oversee all teams, sales management finance management service management.
Inventory control cost control expense control and Human resources. Facility needs expenses and Advertising. Customer relations concerns expectations and experience. Trainer Mentor and Coach.
3-Way Chevrolet (Formerly Motor City GMC & Bill Wright Toyota) 1988 to 2008
Automotive/Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader
Fast-tracked through a series of promotions while achieving record sales goals. Participated in the marketing, sales, and advertising efforts of the new business accounts. Outside bus to bus sales and seminars of my special services for clients I provide. Appointed to mentor and train new sales associates. Commended for interpersonal, communications and closing skills.
Recognized as a Top Sales Producer for setting up new Companies.
Implemented fleet Company employees special offers
Rewarded for breaking company sales records.
Ranked in top 5% of sales associates 3 consecutive years.
Certified Chevrolet and GMC Chassis and special equipment marketing 2000-2004
Education
Bakersfield College (Bakersfield, CA)
Business AA
HR Management
Public Relations
Operations Management
Data Processing
Business Communication
Small Business Mgt.
San Joaquin College (Bakersfield, CA)
Business Management (1 year)
Information Management
Philosophy
Principles of Management
Psychology
Organizational Behavior
Human resources
Of Note
Volunteer Serving
Volunteer coach with elementary /Jr High School students.
Board Member, Villages of Vision young adult and family counseling (2003 to 2005)
Counselor for young adult and families advocating/sponsoring sober/clean living