Miguel A. Jimenez

Experience

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  Salta Auto Group / Norwalk Toyota

  Aug 1989 - Aug 1996

  General Sales Manager

  Responsible for sales and marketing in the New and Pre-owned vehicle departments. Hands-on daily negotiating with customers and vendors. Directed the purchasing and reconditioning of used car inventory. Increased Sales team size by 100% in less than 90 days, with a gross sales increase of 65% .

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  American Car Company

  Aug 1992 - Sept 1993

  Vehicle Exporter (Germany and Poland)

  Exported United States automobiles (all makes and models) to Eastern Europe. Handled purchasing, exporting / importing, logistics, marketing and sales. Developed an untapped pre-owned vehicle market, increasing sales by 40% every two months.

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  Kar Connections

  Aug 1996 - Aug 2001

  General Sales Manager

  In charge of day-to-day sales and marketing for the Pre-owned vehicle department. Designed and implemented print and television marketing campaigns, which resulted in a 210% increase in gross sales. Hands-on daily negotiating with customers and vendors. Responsible for coaching and training our Retail and Wholesale staff.

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  Lithia & Driveway

  Aug 2001 - May 2016

  Acura Sales Manager

  Efficiently managed top volume flagship location in the heart of Orange County. Recruited, trained and developed a professional group of managers and sales specialists with a substantial emphasis on client relationships/development. Took charge of day-to-day sales and marketing for the New and Pre-owned vehicle departments. Hands-on daily negotiating with customers and vendors. Pursued information regarding the market activity to inform the company of upcoming changes and trends.Responsible for training our Internet Sales staff in implementing online marketing campaigns through Dealer.com, Google Adsense, and SEO. Coached staff in utilizing the latest CRM tools, such as: VinSolutions, vAuto, Autotrader, Contact-at-once, and Advent.Results: Oversaw increase of 30% sales revenue in the last two years. Show less

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  Southbay Auto Center

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  General Manager

  Oversaw increase in sales of 60% in year one. Implemented aggressive and competitive sales techniques to achieve stores daily, weekly and monthly sales objectives.In charge of training and developing all new store hires to develop future bench strength for the company. Responsible for achieving all company sales objectives in a innovative and inspired work environment. Identified, developed and leveraged existing talent to support the growth of the company.Managed all aspects of daily operations including: purchasing retail units, web-based & print marketing, sales, customer support, staffing, coaching, etc. Show less

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  Rusnak Auto Group / New Century Auto Group

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Sales Manager at Maserati of South Bay / Puente Hills

  Effectively managed two of the newest Maserati studio in the heart of the Southern California. Recruited, trained and developed a professional group of managers and sales specialists with a substantial emphasis on client relationships/development. Took charge of day-to-day sales and marketing for the New and Pre-owned vehicle departments. Hands-on daily negotiating with customers and vendors. Pursued information regarding the market activity to inform the company of upcoming changes and trends.Responsible for training our Internet Sales staff in implementing online marketing campaigns through Dealer.com, Google Adsense, and SEO. Coached staff in utilizing the latest CRM tools, such as: DealerSocket, Inventory +, Autotrader, Contact-at-once, and CDK (Webdesking). Show less

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  Penske Automotive Group

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

  Sales Manager at Penske Cadillac Buick GMC

  Efficiently managing top volume flagship location in the heart of Los Angeles / Southbay. Recruited, trained and developing a professional group of managers and sales specialists with a substantial emphasis on client relationships/development. Responsible for day-to-day sales and marketing for the New and Pre-owned vehicle departments. Hands-on daily negotiating with customers and vendors. Daily processing information regarding the market activity to inform the company of upcoming changes and trends.Responsible for training our Internet Sales staff in implementing online marketing campaigns through Dealer.com, Google Adsense, and SEO. Coached staff in utilizing the latest CRM tools, such as: DealerSocket, vAuto, Autotrader, Contact-at-once, and CDK suites.Results: Our team has realized top 1,2 and 3 positions for sales volume and customer satisfaction in last year. Show less

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  DDRV.COM - Dennis Dillon RV & Marine

  Dec 2021 - now

  RV Sales Specialist