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                                                                                                                                                  xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

objective

highly experienced and motivated sales professional eager to contribute expertise in marketing, negotiation, sales close, inventory control and customer service toward supporting the employer in a sales management or company representative assignment, optimizing operational and financial performance as a key team member.

 

career profile

ø  b.a., automotive marketing major, aftermarket minor.

ø  over 12 years of successful experience in various segments of the automotive industry, including detailing, sales, service, used vehicle buying and floor management; strong sales close capabilities.

ø  additional sales experience gained during service as a sales associate/intern with liberty mutual insurance company.

ø  in present assignment, seen as go to guy for contract negotiation and sales close.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual who works well independently or in a team environment.

ø  demonstrated competence in team leadership and training; deliver outstanding personnel support on a consistent basis.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  possess exceptional interpersonal skills and particularly outstanding customer interaction abilities.

ø  effectively interact with diverse groups at all levels; proficient in resolution of multiple issues/problems simultaneously.

ø  nada certified

professional experience

scranton ford, scranton, pa                                                                                                     2008 - present

floor manager

       oversaw dealership s stock of new and used vehicles and managed appraisal process.

       trained new sales representatives; placed strong focus on teaching vehicle demo techniques and on supporting developing and honing of customer/contract negotiating skills by sales team.

       possess particular capabilities as closer in vehicle deals.

 

tom hesser nissan, scranton, pa                                                                                                            2008

service writer (internship 2)

       utilized company adp operating system, developing and refining capabilities.

       continued to advance and grow sales, marketing and advertising proficiencies.

       supervised five-man technician team, encouraging and supporting individual and team growth.

       set numerous departmental profitability records.

 

liberty mutual, wappinger s falls, ny                                                                                                      2007

insurance sales representative (internship 1)

       received top-flight industry training.

       tasked with responsibility for all customer queries and insurance claims.

 

 

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milford chrysler sales, milford, pa                                                                                                2005 - 2006

used car buyer

       applied market analysis skills to task of vehicle acquisition.

       attended monthly inventory forecast meetings.

       tasked with wholesale disposal and auction sales.

 

dickson city hyundai, dickson city, pa                                                                                                   2003

dealership sales representative

       sales leader from july - august 2003.

       leading participant in weekly sales meetings.

       executed comprehensive customer follow-up.

       built solid client relationships through knowledgeable advice.

 

rag-tops of palm beach, west palm, fl                                                                                                 2003

detail manager

       in this early assignment in the automotive sector, demonstrated management strengths and was assigned supervision responsibilities for two employees.

       developed in-depth capabilities in automobile cleaning, care and restoration.

 

 

education

northwood university

bachelor of arts, automotive marketing, 2008

 

relevant coursework:

dealership organization and management

dealership advertising

finance and insurance department

dealership budgeting and forecasting

 

 

required reynolds & reynolds training:

variable operation management

service and body shop management

automotive dealership accounting

dealership business management

 

 

technology

microsoft word, powerpoint and excel

reynolds & reynolds

adp

 

community involvement

assist with service in local soup kitchen

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                     0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

570.8404828

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sales management or company representative capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a bachelor of arts degree and over 12 years of successful corporate experience. to complement this background, i possess strong marketing, sales closing, negotiation, personnel management, inventory control and excellent customer relations skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving proficiency.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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