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Michael Finney

Michael Finney

Fleet Sales Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BDM Purpose Bodies TVS Interfleet

  • Education

    • Stockport Technology College  Wilmslow High school

      1979 - 1984
      Automotive technology

      5 GSEs

    • Wilmslow high school

      1974 - 1980
      English Maths, Biology,Engineering

      High achievement award IMI Automotive management 2011Best Used truck hub Renault Europe 2010CPC Road haulage NationalCity & Guilds motor vehicle technology (Stockport collage 1978-83)

  • Experience

    • Gordon Fords Iveco Ford

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1989
      Fleet Sales Manager

      Selling complete range of light and heavy commercials 1978‐1983 John Wallworks Volvo From apprentice to qualified motor technician 3

    • Sandbach Truck Centre

      Jan 1989 - Jan 2002
      General Manager

      Running a Foden workshop with 20 staff, including body repair. Special services included an MOD full overhaul facility, stripping vehicles completely down and rebuilding to military spec  Full stock control and management of all employment and employee issues

    • ERF ‐ Manchester

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2002
      Sales Manager

      Increased sales from 50 units per annum to 400 per annum in 3 years  Dealt with manufactures and large fleets for disposals and purchases  Established new markets  Promoted to general sales manager ‐ new and used

    • ERF/MAN trucks

      Aug 1995 - May 2005
      Sales Manager used vehicles

      Responseable for all used vehicle activites selling 400 units pa

    • Enza Truckworld

      Mar 2001 - Jan 2003
      General Manager

      Expor engineering and Sales to Africa

    • Britcom International ‐ York

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Business Development Manager

      Generated £5 million of new business sales  Managed site refurbishment  Purchase of stock for all markets  Establishment of UK retail operation  Marketing of engineering and repair facilities  Turnover of 1,200 units to EMEA markets 2002‐2004 Enza Truckworld (Mercedes Benz) ‐ Warrington General Manager  Full responsibility for used truck operation; sales and service accounts  Managed relationship with multi‐nationals all over the world (Coca‐Cola etc.)  Increased turnover to £10 million and reduced costs by 15% Show less

    • Mike finney commercials

      May 2005 - Oct 2008
      Owner

      Own used truck business  Dealing with manufactures and finance companies on disposals  Selling to UK and export markets  Responsible for all accounts and administration 2

    • Renault Trucks

      Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
      Head of Used trucks

      full responsibility for used trucks for both market company and network

    • Britcom Manchester

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2022
      Sales Manager

    • E-hgv

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Business Owner

    • Open to opportunities

      Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
      Sales Specialist

    • Diamond Trucks

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
      Sales Specialist

    • SB Components International Limited

      Apr 2024 - now
      Business Development Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IMI automotive management

      IMI CCI
      Oct 2010

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Finney
      National outstanding achieves. IMI awards Jun 2011 National Outstanding management winner automotive management