John Daniels

Leading and supervising sales teams and overseeing the day-to-day sales operations of Thurston Honda and Thurston CDJR.

Building and leading a team of salespeople to help drive revenue. Planning and directing the hiring and training of new Sales Representatives.

Directing and coordinating all sales activities locally and regionally.

Motivating my Sales Team to generate leads, build client relationships, set targets to hit or exceed revenue forecasts, and ultimately meet customer needs. Responsible for sales goals, analyzing data, and developing training programs for sales representatives. Maintaining an accurate daily log that reflects all sales activities in the dealership. Maintains teamwork in a customer-focused sales environment throughout the sales, delivery and follow-up process.

Developing incentive programs along with dealer and other managers. Conducting daily and weekly sales meetings.

Responsible for appraising, purchasing, reconditioning, displaying, and merchandising the used vehicle inventory. Negotiating with dealers, Rental Car Companies, Auction sites, and wholesalers for the best price. Managing inventory and determining prices for used vehicles. Conducted performance evaluations that were timely and constructive. Handled discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

My current position requires:

-Strong communication abilities.

-The ability to lead and motivate a team.

-A deep understanding of the product or service being sold, and the ability to analyze and interpret data.

-Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.

Responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, and managing vendors.

Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, and evaluate vendors based on quality, timeliness and price.

Build relationships with business partners.

Responsible for all Purchasing Requirements from the design and building of a new Fabrication Facility from the ground up, to all Operations and Facilities requirements, capital equipment, raw materials for the fabrication of semi-conductors, and all administrative needs.

Reviewed, prepared and processed purchase orders and requisitions for all items listed above.

Evaluated and approved conditions for issuing and awarding bids.

Resolved grievances with vendors, contractors and suppliers.

Collaborated and communicated with fellow managers, other departments and coordinators to identify needs and requirements for capital equipment, materials, products and acceptable substitutions while monitoring inventory and determining supply needs.

Assisted in the management of all members of the purchasing team.

Traveled to vendor and supplier locations, attended trade shows, and conferences to maintain understanding of new products and trends.

This position also required the strong skills listed below:

-Strong communication abilities.

-The ability to lead and motivate a team.

-A deep understanding of the product or service being purchased, and the ability to analyze and interpret data.

-Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

-Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.

-Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

-Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.

Same as above to include the procurement of machine parts and tools for the Aerospace Industry adhering to all government rules and regulations.

Conduct mobility, counter-mobility and survivability in support of combat forces.
Work as a member of a team, squad, or platoon performing basic combat construction and reconnaissance missions.
Directs the construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements.
Help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards.
As a Reconnaissance Commando, discover or test the enemy's strength, dispositions, and reactions or to obtain other information, while providing the commander with the information needed to accomplish his mission.
Awards include: Parachute Badge, Recondo Badge, Rifle M-16 Expert Badge, M60 Machine Gun Expert Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal First Oakleaf Cluster, and Army Commendation Medal.
Honorable Discharge.