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Andy Maleki

Granada Hills,CA

Summary

Sales and Marketing professional with over 32 years of extensive hands-on experience in the automotive industry. Knowledgeable in brand management, campaign execution, and market analysis. Known for team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic market conditions. Key strengths include strategic planning, training, creative direction, and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Audi of Downtown Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings and internet closing ratios.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.

Group Director of Marketing and Internet Sales

Trophy Automotive Dealer Group
09.2017 - 11.2024
  • Managed annual marketing budget in excess of $12 Million dollars across 7 dealerships and 4 brands.
  • Simultaneously oversaw the internet leads across 7 dealerships with over 10,000 leads and close to 1000 sales generated from internet departments.
  • Managed marketing department with less than 5% annualized turn-over in the past 7 years.
  • Collaborated closely with general managers to develop effective marketing campaigns that supported lead generation and higher engagement.
  • Regularly presented marketing insights and recommendations to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Executive Manager

SAGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
12.1992 - 09.2017

General Manager Sage Covina Chevrolet

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Group Internet Sales Director Sage Automotive

  • Managed team of over 200 sales and BDC reps to ensure efficient lead management across the group with less than 5% annualized turn-over.
  • In charge of launching new procedures and digital marketing campaigns by collaborating with management teams for 9 dealerships across 7 brands.

Finance Director Glendale Nissan & Infiniti

  • Managed a team of 12 finance mangers and 3 finance assistants with an emphasis on contracts in transit.
  • In charge of prime and subprime loans, working with multiple banks and credit unions to maximize profit.

Senior Sales Manager Universal City Nissan

  • Responsible for leading multiple team by developing sales strategies, setting sales goals, hiring and training sales representatives, monitoring sales performance, and motivating the team to achieve revenue targets.

Finance Manager Universal City Nissan

  • Efficient handling of all documentation, while helping customers finance or lease along with generating top tier revenue.

Salesperson Universal City Nissan



Skills

  • Budgeting and finance
  • Customer service and retention
  • Revenue growth management
  • Training and recruiting

Accomplishments

  • Youngest to be promoted to the position of sales manager in 1997 at Universal City Nissan
  • Helped Universal City Nissan reach a record breaking 1000 units sold in one month in 1999
  • Increased internet department sales from 50 to 250 making Universal City Nissan the leader in internet sales throughout the country

References

Chris Paz 

President Trophy Automotive

818 523 5126


Gary Pillikyan

General Manager Lithia Motors 

818 254 5209


Tony Wafa 

Trophy Group Director of Finance 

818 212 9001



Timeline

General Sales Manager

Audi of Downtown Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current

Group Director of Marketing and Internet Sales

Trophy Automotive Dealer Group
09.2017 - 11.2024

Executive Manager

SAGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
12.1992 - 09.2017
Andy Maleki