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Murray Kurtz

Regina,Saskatchewan

Summary

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Moose Jaw Auto and Leisure
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Sales Manager

Echo Valley Motor Products
05.2015 - 07.2021
  • Managing operations and employees
  • Providing training to new employees
  • Overseeing parts department and Service Department
  • Purchasing of New and Used Vehicles
  • Responsible of all incoming Vehicle trades
  • Overseeing the Business Office
  • Responsible for the Detail Department
  • Responsible for inventory control (purchasing the right inventory for quick turn around)
  • Researching the Market to have the right inventory.

Business Manager

Echo Valley Motor Products
05.2001 - 05.2015
  • Managed business office and day to day activities handling credit applications, banks, paperwork and setting up appointment for vehicle delivery
  • Training new employees
  • Vehicle appraisals
  • Purchasing used vehicle inventory
  • Overseeing Detail Department.

Education

GED -

Odessa High
Odessa, Saskatchewan
06.1973

Skills

  • 5 Day Training and Managing at Saturn Facility in Spring Hill Tennessee
  • Joe Verde Management Certificate, Sales Training Certificate, Train the Trainer Certificate
  • BDC Training Certificate
  • Several GM Certificates, warranties, Product Knowledge, Sales internet leads and incoming Sales leads and much more
  • Grant Cardone Sales and Management
  • Skilled in Sales Management, Sales, Sales Training, Leadership, Researching Market and purchasing inventory
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Customer Retention
  • Staff Supervision
  • Effective leader
  • Staff Training
  • Leadership and team building

Career Overview

  • Business Manager, 05/01/01, 05/01/15, Echo Valley Motor Products, Fort QuAppelle, Saskatchewan, Managed business office and day to day activities handling credit applications, banks, paperwork and setting up appointment for vehicle delivery., Training new employees, Vehicle appraisals, Purchasing used vehicle inventory, Overseeing Detail Department
  • Sales Manager, 05/01/15, 07/01/21, Echo Valley Motor Products, Fort QuAppelle, Saskatchewan, Managing operations and employees, Providing training to new employees, Overseeing parts department and Service Department, Purchasing of New and Used Vehicles, Responsible of all incoming Vehicle trades, Overseeing the Business Office, Responsible for the Detail Department, Responsible for inventory control (purchasing the right inventory for quick turn around), Researching the Market to have the right inventory
  • Used Car Sales Manager / Business Manager, 1994, 2001, Saturn Of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Manage Business Office day to day activities, Working with several banks, paperwork, getting deals funded quickly, Training new Sales Staff, Vehicle appraisals, Purchasing of used inventory, Overseeing Detail Department

References

On Request

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

General Manager

Moose Jaw Auto and Leisure
03.2024 - Current

Sales Manager

Echo Valley Motor Products
05.2015 - 07.2021

Business Manager

Echo Valley Motor Products
05.2001 - 05.2015

GED -

Odessa High
Murray Kurtz