Daniel Temraz
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
A proactive and successful General Manager and Finance Director skilled to utilize strong analytical and time management abilities to support and expand business operations. Possess over ten years of directing daily business operations. Known as a driven and cost-conscious individual dedicated to capitalizing on new revenue potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager/General Manager
Go Auto - Spruce Grove Nissan
12.2024 - Current
- Led a team of Sales Managers and Sales Associates, Finance Managers, Service Manager and Technicians, Parts Manager a total of 32 members.
- Store was at -$200K monthly loss, overturned to a positive breakeven within 4 months. Hired and restructured the whole Sales Associates and Sales Managers.
- Managed inventory over 3 million in New and Pre-Owned and wholesale to price within market and maintain profitability.
- Evaluated store performance and adjusted procedures accordingly to align with forecast objective.
General Manager
House Of Cars
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Led a team of 8 Sales Team, 2 Sales Managers, Finance, Service Manager and Technicians in upcoming rebuild stage.
- Hired and trained sales staff to set weekly targets and store monthly forecast.
- Implemented an innovative customer retention program that improved customer CSI by 10-15 percentage points.
- Enforced process for the dealership for sales, delivery that align with company objectives and policies.
- Dealt with Auto Trader, Car Gurus to improve marketing and lead system to target Edmonton, and surrounding areas with the execution of the Area Managers.
- Managed inventory over a million and wholesale to price within market and maintain profitability.
- Evaluated store performance and adjusted procedures accordingly to align with forecast objective.
- Dealt with high number of applicants in Sub-Prime on daily basis.
Senior Sales Manager
Go Auto Mazda
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Engage in sales activities by qualifying clients, building individualized proposals, and preparing final contracts.
- Lead and train sales team by engaging in performance reviews, utilizing the strengths of different sales personnel, and to improve selling techniques.
- Proven track record of closing 45% dealership monthly sales on average 40 deals month out of 85 to 95 sold units, and holding strong average $4000 per copy. Accomplished by tracking leads and daily reviews to ensure 10% to 13% closing ratio on 300 plus leads inquired a month.
- Worked with service team on Pre-Owned by approving estimates for repairs to meet AMVIC safety and out province inspections. Ensuring service team profits, and keeping healthy margin for front end. Pricing inventory to attract consumers, prices are usually listed among 1 and 3 best prices with a range of 1000kms radius using V-Auto.
- Involved in allocating New Vehicles ensuring upon landing PDI, XPEL film, Winter Package applied on each new unit landed.
- Lead a team of 12 sales representatives with monthly goal reviews, and overlooked a finance team of 4 ensured new and pre-owned dollar per copy is over $3500 plus per copy. Accomplished with the team by booking daily appointments and setting up strong weekend.
Finance Director
Go Auto Mazda
03.2013 - 12.2022
- Increased gross profit by $2M+ by proactive engagement in the management of daily operations. Assisted with sales activities and operations and increased revenues by 50%. Utilized networking techniques to identify and capitalize on community business opportunities.
- Directed the activities of five finance managers and 15 indirect reports and oversaw daily business operations. Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets. Recommended operational changes to increase revenues to senior management.
- Ensured compliance of accounting practices and financial policies with government regulations. approved, rejected, or recommended adjustments to 150+ monthly applications. Proactively guarded company assets from risks through aggressive risk management.
- Reduced costs from 30% to 18% by developing an Excel spreadsheet to perform contract analyses and strategic valuations. Evaluated budgets and presented costs to forecast trends.
- Participated in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees for the department.
Senior Finance Manager
Go Auto Hyundai
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Increased revenues and maintained a high-profile list of clients. Ensured positive relationships with third-party vendors. Consistently generated $1M in sales annually. Supplied exceptional client service developing diversified and robust financial portfolios.
- Improved profitability and consistently exceeded customer satisfaction index levels through proactive leadership of the organization. Guaranteed exceptional client services through the performance of banking, business administration, and financial tasks.
- Performed complex financial activities, including account reconciliation, administration of bank accounts operational expenses, and vendor payment. Designed economic and forecasting tools to evaluate the business pipeline, industry trends, and revenue variances.
- Utilized in-depth knowledge of Canadian banking lending criteria to better serve the needs of clients. Engaged in proactive negotiations to improve business-to-business revenue. Ensured compliance with established internal financial controls.
- Supported organizational decisions and engaged in analysis to determine the impact on the business and consumers.
Senior Financial Advisor
TD Canada Trust
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Assigned to manage $50M of client investment portfolios. Interacted one-on-one with clients to understand asset positions, expenses, and short and long-term investment goals to design personalized financial plans. Cultivated and focused on relationships with new clients and sought opportunities to educate clients on the account services and capabilities of the financial institution.
- Initiated and nurtured relationships of mutual trust with clients to provide outstanding customer service. Gained the confidence and trust of high-value clients to serve as the primary point of contact and the main resource for complex credit situations and large investments. Also provided financial planning support to a diverse population in partnership with local organizations.
- Support business activities by attaining in-depth knowledge of competitor activities, financial circumstances, and the local business environment. Trained, mentored, and established sales goals for representatives who coordinated with the front desk to generate business.
- Consulted with clients to plan and fund retirements via various economic vehicles, including CDs, mutual funds, and similar tools. Provided customization and diversification strategies for portfolios. Communicated with senior management regarding client financial activities, loans, mortgages, and investment portfolios.
- Taught and mentored clients on financial matters and supplied recommendations regarding investment opportunities, products, and services. Supported clients to make beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing, and sourcing of overseas partners.
- Discussed and presented best practices and techniques to promote and recruit external clients through TD Canada Trust products and investments in monthly management meetings. Mentored financial advisors to help them become outstanding financial advisors to provide exemplary service to clients.
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Theory Practice
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, AU01.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Edmonton, Alberta01.2013
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Team development
- Sales development
- Budgeting and finance
- Profitability improvement
- Direct sales
Senior Financial Management
A proactive and successful Senior Sales Manager and Finance Director skilled to utilize strong analytical and time management abilities to support and expand business operations. Possess over ten years of directing daily business operations. Known as a driven and cost-conscious individual dedicated to capitalizing on new revenue potential.
Key Qualifications
- Skilled to define and align company plans with long and short-term goals and objectives in English and Arabic.
- Possess team leadership and management skills as shown by supervising 15 direct reports.
- Able to anticipate and adroitly respond to fluctuating business and regulatory environments.
- Practiced gathering pertinent information and opinions to engage in risk-based decision-making.
- Experienced developing and applying expertise in high-risk environments involving multiple entities.
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Sales Manager/General Manager
Go Auto - Spruce Grove Nissan
12.2024 - Current
General Manager
House Of Cars
05.2024 - 07.2024
Finance Director
Go Auto Mazda
03.2013 - 12.2022
Senior Sales Manager
Go Auto Mazda
01.2013 - 05.2024
Senior Finance Manager
Go Auto Hyundai
01.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Financial Advisor
TD Canada Trust
08.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Master of Business Administration - General Theory Practice
University of Newcastle
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