Miguel Soltren

Experience

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  Deland Nissan

  Apr 2001 - Aug 2001

  Sales Advisor

  New and Preowned Car sales

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  Fields Auto Group

  Aug 2001 - Jan 2014

  Sales / Finance Manager

  Perform all duties associated with Finance and Retail Sales in a Luxury auto dealership.New and Pre-Owned Sales Manager Skills:• Hire, train, motivate and monitor the performance of dealership sales staff.• Work deals to maximize gross profit both on the front and back end.• Work together with sales staff to ensure all prospects are turned over and given every opportunityto become customers.• Properly appraise trade-ins based on physical inspection, vehicle history report, latest software, aswell as current retail and wholesale price reports.• Develop car reconditioning processes that maximize profits, efficiency and consistency.• Strategically display delivery-ready inventory on the dealership lot and online with striking photos,exciting descriptions and modern signage.• Monitor aging inventory and take necessary steps to maximize profit.• Mine current service customer database for prospective trade ins and retail customers.Finance Manager Skills• Submit applicants to lenders that allow the dealership to maximize profit.• Interview customers prior to closing to produce custom menu options of ancillary products tailoredto their needs.• Properly organize all transaction documents for the finalization of title and registration, funding of thecontract, and check/cash deal recording.• Coach sales staff on Financial Services best practices and current incentives for New, Used and CertifiedPre Owned auto sales.• Conduct Lease and Finance historical analysis to determine areas to maximize finance departmentprofits.• Successfully Manage dealership’s Lease Portfolio by maintaining an open line of communication withcustomers as they approach the end of their lease.• Provide service and support to customers after the sale.• As Finance Director for Fields Auto Group, I developed processes to maximize profit and sales withsubprime lenders for our Florida dealerships. Show less

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  Soltren Photography

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2023

  Sales Manager

  Sales, marketing, editing, and wedding photography.

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Financial Services Professional

  Helping people with their savings, protection, and estate planning needs.

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  Mike Erdman Automotive

  Jun 2023 - now

  Sales & Leasing Professional