Gary Baird
Toledo, Ohio 43614
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SUMMARY
An individual with extensive financial, sales and management experience with a strong work ethic. Enjoys working with numbers. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with people at any level. A problem solver with leadership, management and motivational skills.
EXPERIENCE
Automobile Dealerships, Northwest Ohio/Toledo Area
Sales Manager/Sales Representative
Responsible for the sale of new and used vehicles.
Provided customers with product information, cost, payment information and interest rates available.
Maintained a loyal customer base and prospected for new customers.
Utilized F Dealer, ADP, Reynolds and Reynolds, Promax finance soft ware and other dealer software.
Appraised used vehicle trade-ins.
Negotiated and approved vehicle sales.
Hired and trained salespeople.
Did advertising
Ordered vehicles
Completed sales paperwork.
Finance Manager
Responsibilities included warranty sales, life and disability sales and after market items.
Worked out specific payment plans.
Maintained a good working relationship with lenders.
Closed sales deals.
Helped with hiring, training and management of salespeople.
Completed financing paperwork as well as paperwork needed for the sale of a vehicle.
Consultant/Trainer
Training of the General Manger, Sales Manager and Finance Manager on new computer system installed in automobile dealerships. Helped with transfer from finance to accounting.
Did required set-ups and alignment of sales and finance forms.
Solved all problems and answered all questions that arose.
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Two years of course study, including accounting and business management.