EVAN BUCKLE
St. John's,NL
Summary
Dynamic automotive management professional with 6 years of relevant experience within the automotive industry in areas of finance, sales, and management. Possesses a high level of knowledge in the automotive industry and quickly adapts in new situations. Proactively strives towards optimizing organizational operations by employing the most suitable strategies and practices in regards to exceeding targets. Constantly exceeds expectations and sets new standards that is quantifiable via numbers and statistics. Possesses superior time management skills with the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment. Able to make decisions independently and also enjoys working collaboratively with a team by employing strong leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Hickman Automotive Group
St. John's , NL
2023.07 - Current
- Assist Sales Consultants in closing deals and selling products.
- Implemented a plan to help grow F&I profits by $900 per copy.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Trained, coached, and sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Inventory Management: Helped decreased aged units (90 days+) by 45 units (32% of total inventory)).
- Manage a unionized sales staff and a total of 15 staff members.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Monthly performance evaluations.
Sales Manager
Steele Auto Group
St. John's , NL
2021.03 - 2023.05
- Assist Sales Consultants with closing deals and maximizing profits.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Consistently meet and exceed targets.
- Developed budget for respective departments.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Helped gained market share and move into top 15% of region.
- Monitored all relevant schedules to ensure department was effectively operating.
- Ordering inventory for store that was sellable and provided strong turn rate.
- Organized and implement plan to improve CSI. Seeing improvement of 150 points plus.
- Performing duties outside regular scope of work to lead by example and to ensure companies best interests were in mind.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Finance Consultant
O’Neill Automotive Group
Mount Pearl , NL
2020.06 - 2021.03
- Drives seamless operations by working cooperatively with Sales Consultants to ensure smooth transactions and processes for customers; helps them choose proper asset and loan protection
- Establishes benchmark as seen by receiving title of #1 in Eastern Canada for PPD (Products Per Deal) and #2 in nation for Acura Canada, exceeding targets of $1,600 with average of $2,300+.
- Followed all compliance, regulations and identification guidelines.
- Opened and closed office by following standardized procedures.
- Takes upon additional responsibilities and duties as required.
- Works directly and collaboratively with Sales Manager, on daily basis in order to help maximize profit and customer satisfaction.
Business Manager
Hickman Automotive Group
St. John's , NL
2018.08 - 2020.06
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Ensured a smooth transaction process for customers by assisting them to choose the proper asset and loan protection while working collaboratively with the Sales team.
- Facilitated efficiency in operations by employing effective communication with the lenders to ensure quick proceeds and coached sales staff to sell F&I products.
- Represented the store, which was regarded as the highest in dealer size grouping for RPNUR (Retail Profit Per New Unit Retailed) with highest warranty penetration, at a National Business Manager meeting for MVP (Mopar Vehicle Protection).
- Used variety of software packages to support sales functions.
- Worked directly with the General Sales Manager in order to maximize profits and attain customer satisfaction and retention by exercising appropriate measures while maintaining a consistent average of $2,500+.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Memorial University
St. John's, NL04.2020
Skills
- Communication
- CSI (Chrysler CX coordinator)
- DMS (PBS, CDK Drive, CDK One-Eighty)
- Industry Trends
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Sales Closing
- Sales Forecasting
- Sales Strategies
Manufacturers
- Acura
- CDJRF (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Fiat)
- Infiniti
- Mazda
- Nissan
Timeline
Sales Manager
Hickman Automotive Group
2023.07 - Current
Sales Manager
Steele Auto Group
2021.03 - 2023.05
Finance Consultant
O’Neill Automotive Group
2020.06 - 2021.03
Business Manager
Hickman Automotive Group
2018.08 - 2020.06
BBA - Business Administration
Memorial University
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