Professional Sales Manager with over 25 years of experience in Motorcycle and Automotive sales.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Finance Manager
Blackbridge Harley–Davidson
12.2023 - 06.2025
Set sales targets and provided and guided the sales team to achieve targets
Monitored sales performance and analyzed market trends to identify areas of improvement
Coordinated with other departments such as finance to streamline processes and deliveries
Conducted regular team meetings to discuss sales strategies, address challenges, and motivate the team
Tracked and reported on key sales metrics to dealership management
Handled escalated customer conflicts, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction
Trained the sales team on effective sales techniques, customer service, professionalism and building rapport with new and returning customers
Participated in negotiations for higher-value deals or complex sales transactions
Finance Specialist
Rocky’s Harley–Davidson
11.2022 - 12.2023
Worked with sales team and financial institutions to provide financial services to dealership customers.
Obtained goals for gross production of financial services/products.
Provided excellent product and service knowledge to dealership customers
Client Retention Manager
Blackpurl INC.
08.2021 - 11.2022
Developed and increased sales and revenue by assisting and educating potential customers on the advantages of using Blackpurl, a cloud-based dealership management platform
Participated in negotiations for higher-value deals or complex sales transactions resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated
Sales and Finance Manager
Blackbridge Harley–Davidson
03.2021 - 08.2021
Set sales targets and provided and guided the sales team to achieve targets
Monitored sales performance and analyzed market trends to identify areas of improvement
Coordinated with other departments such as finance to streamline processes and deliveries
Conducted regular team meetings to discuss sales strategies, address challenges, and motivate the team
Tracked and reported on key sales metrics to dealership management
Parts Manager
Rockys Harley–Davidson
10.2004 - 02.2021
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands
Conceived and established spare parts department, increasing customer base.
Set sales targets and provided and guided the sales team to achieve targets
Monitored sales performance and analyzed market trends to identify areas of improvement
Coordinated with other departments such as finance to streamline processes and deliveries
Conducted regular team meetings to discuss sales strategies, address challenges, and motivate the team
Tracked and reported on key sales metrics to dealership management
Handled escalated customer conflicts, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction
Trained the sales team on effective sales techniques, customer service, professionalism and building rapport with new and returning customers
Participated in negotiations for higher-value deals or complex sales transactions
Territory Manager
Personalized Protection Plan
04.1996 - 02.2021
Sold, Finance, Insurance and Protection Plans to automotive dealerships through the business office.
Trained Business Managers on the products and developed presentations
Offered Credit Insurance, Extended Service Plans and Chemical protection programs
Met with the dealer principal or sales manager to analyze results monthly
Education
Associate of Science - General Business
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
London, ON
Skills
Proven excellence in resolving conflicts while improving customer satisfaction
Demonstrates personal accountability
Proven sales strategies, resulting in increased revenue
Above-average negotiation skills and customer retention
Personnel Accountability
Sales Strategies
Implementation
Negotiation and Persuasion
Customer Presentations
Budget Development
Customer Relationships
Forecast Preparation
Business Development and Planning
Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships
Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth
Leveraged marketing channels and sales strategies to develop pipeline and increase profitability
Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy Used vendor expertise to deliver educational content to the sales team
Maintained an ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates
Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction
Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and Persuasion