Jon-Erik Bergeron
Welland,Ont
Summary
Strong knowledge of sales. Skilled in finance and insurance. Strong knowledge of various vehicles. Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain strong efficiency. Dedicated to customer service to build referral business.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Peninsula Automotive
04.2023 - Current
- Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
- Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
- Conducted regular reviews of customer credit applications to maintain accuracy and integrity in the approval process.
- Maintained an organized workflow by prioritizing tasks effectively managing multiple client files simultaneously ensuring timely processing of all transactions.
- Implemented ongoing training programs for sales staff on current financing products, incentives, and promotions.
District Sales Manager
Aithr Automotive Intelligence
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies for the district.
- Responsible for acquiring and maintaining dealer partner relationships.
- Trained and educated dealer sales managers and finance managers on maximizing non prime deals.
- Trained dealer partners how to use and maximize non prime deals using our software (AithrX)
Finance Manager
Mike Knapp Ford
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
- Streamlined loan approval processes for enhanced customer experience and faster turnaround times.
- Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
- Implemented ongoing training programs for sales staff on current financing products, incentives, and promotions.
Finance Manager
Plaza Nissan
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Enhanced dealership sales by providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients seeking vehicle purchase or lease agreements.
- Implemented ongoing training programs for sales staff on current financing products, incentives, and promotions.
- Collaborated with sales managers to develop effective strategies for overcoming financial obstacles during vehicle negotiations.
- Consistently achieved monthly performance targets through strategic planning and execution of innovative financing solutions.
Finance Manager
Westend Hyundai
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for providing financial needs for new and used vehicle purchases
- Responsible for providing the correct protection and insurance packages for clients
- Making sure all licensing and aftermarket products are completed prior to delivery.
Sales and leasing
Performance Hyundai
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Building rapport, qualifying guest by understanding interests and requirements of guest, matching interests and requirements to various models
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
- Achieved top sales in pre-owned in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Sales and Leasing
Cardinal Kia
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Building rapport, qualifying guest by understanding interests and requirements of guest, matching interests and requirements to various models
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
- Responsible for Maintaining Autotrader Site and any social media, Facebook page
- Achieved top sales for 2012.
Sales and leasing consultant/ assistant manager
Autovalue Hyundai
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Building rapport, qualifying guest by understanding interests and requirements of guest, matching interests and requirements to various models
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
- Responsible for coordinating all sales appointments for dealership and creating daily reports for management
- Responsible for phone sales training for dealership
- Maintaining and updating Autotrader site
- Including uploading new vehicles and pictures
- Responsible for dealer trading new vehicles for locate deals and to maintain relationship with other Hyundai dealers.
Sales & Customer Service / Weekend Manager
Discount Car and Truck Rental
07.2004 - 10.2009
- Selling our rental services and upgrade options to customers on the phone and in person
- Obtain and exceed monthly sales goals to contribute to making the company successful
- Maintain a strong relationship with all clientele to obtain repeat business and referrals
- Manage location on weekends – responsible for all paperwork and sales targets.
Education
Skills
- Team leadership
- Professional demeanor
- Ethical conduct
- Sales expertise
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Strong negotiation skills
- Time management
- Product Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Have achieved top sales in pre-owned for performance Hyundai for 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Have achieved top sales for 2012 at Cardinal Kia
- Have achieved top sales for 2010 and 2011 at Autovalue Hyundai
- Have placed 3rd for top sales in dealer group for 2011
- Have achieved top finance averages monthly with Westend Hyundai, Plaza Nissan and Mike Knapp Ford.
Training
- Bill Martin auto sales training
- Dwayne Marino sales training
- First Canadian Finance training
- LGM Finance training
- Sym-tech Finance training
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Finance Manager
Peninsula Automotive
04.2023 - Current
District Sales Manager
Aithr Automotive Intelligence
01.2023 - 04.2023
Finance Manager
Mike Knapp Ford
11.2017 - 09.2022
Finance Manager
Plaza Nissan
05.2016 - 11.2017
Finance Manager
Westend Hyundai
11.2015 - 05.2016
Sales and leasing
Performance Hyundai
01.2013 - 11.2015
Sales and Leasing
Cardinal Kia
02.2012 - 01.2013
Sales and leasing consultant/ assistant manager
Autovalue Hyundai
10.2009 - 02.2012
Sales & Customer Service / Weekend Manager
Discount Car and Truck Rental
07.2004 - 10.2009
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