JIHAD (JAY) SALLOUM
Chino
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in vehicle appraisal and inventory management. Successfully reduced acquisition costs by 5% through expert negotiation and informed market analysis. Committed to driving revenue growth and enhancing overall inventory quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Manager
California Motor Center
Bellflower
10.2023 - Current
- Sourced and purchased used vehicles for resale, achieving 15% increase in inventory quality.
- Negotiated purchase prices, reducing costs by 5%.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to inform buying decisions.
- Built relationships with sellers and dealers to secure inventory.
F&I Manager / Sales Manager
Dyno Auto sales
Bellflower
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Managed F&I department, achieving 25% revenue growth.
- Developed and implemented F&I sales strategies, increasing average deal size by $500.
- Analyzed F&I metrics and presented reports to management.
- Assisted in training new Sales staff on products and sales techniques.
Sales Manager
Hawthorne Auto Square
Hawthorne
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed daily sales operations, including inventory management and pricing.
- Led a team of sales associates to meet sales targets and customer satisfaction goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with customers, suppliers, and dealership partners.
- Collaborated with finance and service teams to ensure seamless customer experience.
Sales Professional
Auto Credit Acceptance
Hawthorne
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Implemented a customer feedback system that increased repeat business and improved overall service quality.
- Trained and mentored a team of junior sales associates.
- Sold an average of 30 vehicles per month, exceeding individual target by 30%.
- Developed strong product knowledge, effectively communicating vehicle features and benefits to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Elie Btina
Lebanon Skills
- Vehicle appraisal
- Inventory management
- Market analysis
- Pricing strategies
- Negotiation tactics
- Customer relationship management
- Financial analysis
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Used Car Manager
California Motor Center
10.2023 - Current
F&I Manager / Sales Manager
Dyno Auto sales
10.2018 - 09.2023
Sales Manager
Hawthorne Auto Square
05.2017 - 09.2018
Sales Professional
Auto Credit Acceptance
01.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Saint Elie Btina