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Dhaivat Shah

Paris,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and ambitious sales management professional with vast experience in retail and subprime automotive industry.

I am resourceful and driven with proven success in sales, negotiation, customer service, leadership and finance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Simcoe Volkswagen
06.2023 - Current
  • Motivated and coached team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned sales operations and involved in fixed operations, marketing and accounting.

Finance and Sales Manager

Simcoe Volkswagen
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability during global inventory shortage.
  • Trained myself and staff members in various sales procedures and product knowledge to prepare for job requirements.
  • Effective presentation of finance options, insurances and protections to increase value of customer's purchase and maximize dealership profitability.

Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

401 Auto
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
  • Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
  • Advised customers on general vehicle condition, work performed and suggested future repairs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities offered through workshops or seminars focused on the latest automotive technology advancements.

Education

Certificate - AUTOMOTIVE LAW AND ETHICS (OMVIC)

Georgian College
Barrie, None
11-2021

Diploma - Motive Power Technician

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None
06-2020

Diploma - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SURAT
06-2018

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Sales process optimization
  • Training and coaching
  • Profitability improvement
  • Customer service and retention
  • Internet sales management
  • Business planning

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Simcoe Volkswagen
06.2023 - Current

Finance and Sales Manager

Simcoe Volkswagen
01.2022 - 06.2023

Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

401 Auto
08.2020 - 01.2022

Certificate - AUTOMOTIVE LAW AND ETHICS (OMVIC)

Georgian College

Diploma - Motive Power Technician

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Dhaivat Shah