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Ryan Lewis

San Diego

Summary

Accomplished Senior Sales Manager with a proven track record at Land Rover Jaguar San Diego, enhancing sales gross PVR and leading high-performing teams. Expert in negotiation and sales coaching, I achieved over $23 million in sales, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building skills and strategic planning. Committed to driving profitability and customer satisfaction, I excel in dynamic sales environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Manager

Land Rover Jaguar San Diego
05.2017 - Current


Managed and led a sales team to achieve targets and goals


Oversaw sales operations and ensured team performance


Demonstrated strong leadership skills in guiding and motivating team members


Achieved high sales volume with a total gross exceeding $23,000,000.00 from over 4,606 New and Used sold deals


Implemented strategies to increase sales gross PVR from $3,545 to $6,357 over my time at Land Rover San Diego


Collaborated with sales staff to drive and increase profitability while ensuring compliance with company policies


Implemented strategies to enhance customer satisfaction index scores


Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to staff members to improve performance


Established and cultivated strong relationships with vendors, banks, and Land Rover representatives.


Develop and execute sales plans to meet target objectives.


Oversee Inventory management with manufacture.


Train and develop sales staff on sales process and software tools


Manage inventory for New Land Rover and New Jaguar vehicles


Build all New Land Rover and Jaguar Inventory.


Manage all custom orders from customers and staff.


Cultivate relationships with Land Rover representatives to secure extra allocations


Collaborate with Land Rover dealers in southern California for client servicing and inventory access


Develop relationships with Land Rover financial representatives for efficient deal funding


Develop relationships with credit buyers for efficient credit decisions


Build and lead a top-performing finance team in the company that has led to an increase of PVR year after year.


  • 2017 - Finance PVR : $1,535.00
  • 2018 - Finance PVR : $1,636.00
  • 2019- Finance PVR: $2,157.00
  • 2020- Finance PVR : $ 2,065.00
  • 2021 - Finance PVR: $2,928.00
  • 2022 - Finance PVR: $3,450.00
  • 2023 - Finance PVR: $3,775.00
  • 2024 - Finance PVR: $4,333.00

Sales Manager

City Volkswagen
02.2015 - 04.2017


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.


Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.



Finance Manager

City Volkswagen
09.2013 - 02.2015


Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.


Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.


Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.


Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.


Leads the finance department in maintaining an efficient workflow of all finance office & insurance processes. Established extremely good relationships with all vendors, lenders’, and employees. Secured and finalized transactions in an ethical manner while maintaining a high productivity level. Assisted all sales team in structuring deals.

Master Certified Sales Consultant

City Volkswagen
06.2007 - 04.2014


Cultivates instant rapport, builds and maintains key client relationships to successfully sell vehicles from 20 – 75K+. Develops sales strategies and sets personal sales goals to ensure peak performance.


Maximizes sales by regularly connecting with well-established clients, as well as builds relationships with prospective customers.


Utilizes client centric approach to assess client need and demonstrate how product features, functions and benefits meet needs.


Develops long-term relationships with clients leading to repeat business and new customer referrals, averaging 200 vehicles/year. Ensures optimal experience for each client from initial meeting thru final delivery.


Exceptional knowledge and skills exhibited through sales of extended warranties, aftermarket products and insurance coverage to customers.

Proven knowledge in dealership finance and insurance procedures. Strong ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with nations top lending institutions.


Developed and manages a mentorship program for junior sales associates that results in increased efficiencies, sales and profits for dealership.


Responsible for determining correct mix of vehicles, models and colors to achieve optimum sales and increased profits for the dealership.

Sales Associate

Stohlman Volkswagen-subaru
12.1999 - 05.2007


Partnered with senior sales professional to maximize higher sales volume and profits.


Cultivated sales opportunities through person-to-person contact and telephone handling.


Focused on solution selling, product education and customer satisfaction to ensure a loyal repeat customer base.


Proven knowledge and experience of car trade appraisals.


Maintained customers’ information in a contact management system.

Education

Business

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Skills

    Sales coaching

    Negotiation expertise

    Rapport and relationship building

    Performance tracking and evaluations

    Vendor engagement

    Relationship building

    Prospecting skills

    Direct sales

    Sales planning

    Team oversight

    New business development

    Empowers high-performing sales teams

Timeline

Senior Sales Manager

Land Rover Jaguar San Diego
05.2017 - Current

Sales Manager

City Volkswagen
02.2015 - 04.2017

Finance Manager

City Volkswagen
09.2013 - 02.2015

Master Certified Sales Consultant

City Volkswagen
06.2007 - 04.2014

Sales Associate

Stohlman Volkswagen-subaru
12.1999 - 05.2007

Business

Barton College
Ryan Lewis