CALVIN LOVE
P. O. Box ******• Houston, TX *****-*351
Phone 281-***-****• 713-***-**** • ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Automotive Sales Management position that will effectively utilize my expertise, creative talents, and commitment to excellence.
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
Results oriented, operations professional with solid accomplishments in automotive dealership environments covering large, multiple dealership lots, Solid background in dealership sales; significant accomplishments include: developing and training dealership sales group solid skills for executing, achieving company strategic and profitability goals developing and managing corporate sales teams, and ability to initiate and implement AUTOLINC Selling Systems abilities include:
• Developing forecast, strategic planning goals for monthly, quarterly and annual timeframes.
• Meet and exceed the company profitability targets.
• Scheduling and controlling sales activities covering (4) new separate car franchises.
• Significant experience in startup of new dealership operations successfully launched from construction/remodeling phase to grand opening.
• Won (4) President’s Awards for Customer Service and Sales.
EXPERIENCE
2007–2011 Coggin Auto Group
General Sales Manager
• Managed sales and operations.
• Processed weekly and monthly business reports.
• Maintained new car sales and sold on average 250-325 new and pre-owned vehicles.
2002–2007 Spitzer Autoworld
New Car Sales Manager
• Managed sales consultants and operations.
• Processed weekly and monthly business reports.
• Managed business relations with corresponding contractors to meet the needs of the business.
• Experienced with Honda Interactive Network and Reynolds Network.
• Maintained new car inventory and sold on average 250-350 new and pre-owned vehicles.
• Front gross average $1,749
• Finance gross $1,150
1993–2002 Sanddollar Autoplex
Internet/New Car Sales Manager
• Six times Silver Level Sales Consultant with Honda Council of Sales.
• 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Honda Presidential award recipient.
• Managed business relations with Honda Interactive Network and ADP Network.
• Sold approximately 100-175 new Honda vehicles
• Front gross average $1,225
• Finance gross $1,050
1991–1993 United States Army, Camp Kasey APO Korea
Military Policeman/Chief Warrant Officer
• Guard and protect service members living in designated highly secured areas.
• Transport inmates for medical treatment orders.
• Processed incoming and outgoing calls at guarded facilities.
EDUCATION
1991 University of Houston
• B.A., Business Administration.
REFERENCES
Mr. Bob Pagan, Owner, Sanddollar Autoplex 409-***-****
Mr. Arthur Mitchell, Inventory Manager, Ron Cater Cadillac 409-***-****