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Patrick Connelly

Sacramento

Summary

Dynamic Executive General Manager with a proven track record at Hanlees Auto Group, and Gill Auto Group driving massive inrease in net profitability across multiple dealerships. Sold 150+ used cars monthly at Tracy VW for 5 years. Proficient at pricing used vehicles and maximizing profit while streamlining processes to create cohesion between fixed and variable operations. Heavily focused on customer retention, business model built around maintaining existing customer base and ensuring satisfaction at every phase of customer lifecycle. Expert in operations management and team building, enhancing employee skills through targeted training. Adept at implementing strategic business plans that foster customer retention and boost sales performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive General Manager

Hanlees Auto Group
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Executive Manager overseeing fixed and variable operations at Davis CDJR, Davis Kia, Davis Chevrolet, and Davis Nissan.
  • Increased net profitability 100% at 4 rooftops through team building and personnel development
  • Implemented sales and service policies to maximize profit margins and heavily emphasize customer retention

Executive General Manager

Gill Auto Group
07.2019 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw Tracy Volkswagen, Tracy CDJR, Livermore Ford, Livermore Alfa Romeo, and Livermore Maserati
  • Grew Tracy Volkswagen into the most profitable Volkswagen dealer in America within the first year
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Boosted overall company growth by implementing strategic business plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Enhanced employee skill sets through comprehensive training programs and professional development opportunities.

General Sales Manager

Marin County Ford
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings and retention.
  • Grew profit year over year almost $2,000,000
  • Hired and developed sales and finance personnel, managed marketing strategy, maintained inventory

Sales Manager

Sunnyvale Ford
11.2013 - 10.2016
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Averaged $3500-$4000 per car deal through training and closing deals
  • Did Finance from March - August 2016, averaging over $3000 per deal with CIT consistently under 10 days

Education

Associate of Science - Business

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
06-2008

High School Diploma -

Cupertino High School
Cupertino, CA
06-2007

Skills

  • Leadership and Team building
  • Operations management
  • Organizational development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Team player
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Vehicle purchasing/pricing
  • Process improvements
  • Sales expertise

Accomplishments

Turned a 15 car store into a the number one VW store in nation in 2021 consistently selling over 200 units. Trained and developed several employees that were new to car business into top tier General Sales Managers, Finance Directors, Finance Managers, and Sales Managers. I love to break records and I am very good at it.

Timeline

Executive General Manager

Hanlees Auto Group
08.2024 - 01.2025

Executive General Manager

Gill Auto Group
07.2019 - 08.2024

General Sales Manager

Marin County Ford
11.2016 - 06.2019

Sales Manager

Sunnyvale Ford
11.2013 - 10.2016

Associate of Science - Business

West Valley College

High School Diploma -

Cupertino High School
Patrick Connelly