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Albert Jacob

Summary

Results-driven Used Car Manager known for his high management skills. Masterful communicator with comprehensive industry knowledge and history of robust sales activity and satisfied customers. Thrive in fast-paced environments with commitment to best-in-class.

Top-performing Used Car Manager with 25 years in sales, training and inventory. Natural leader particularly skilled at motivating sales teams to meet and exceed goals. Looking to obtain a long term professional role in a top [Location] dealership.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Self-employed
03.2021 - Current
  • Buying and selling cars privately/wholesale

Used Car Manager/buyer/wholesaler

Ford/kia
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • Running yard consisting of 100-120 cars, increased sales form 25 cars per month with 2 staff members to 4 staff members achieving sales to well over 80 cars and grossing between 180k-240k month in month out. withing 6 months of starting role.
  • achieved record of 100+ cars with 200k + gross on 3 occasions 2021
  • Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with procuring materials and services without compromising quality or delivery times.
  • Performed regular price comparisons between various dealership's online via carsales/autogate/livemarket in order to obtain the best possible prices.
  • Drove profitability by developing and driving the sales team to be passionate about our product, our high standard of presentation on the yard with and exceptionally quick responses to our customers needs, new(prospects) and existing customers .
  • Improved inventory turnover via aggressive daily offers to prospects on line via autogate and email offers to existing customers at the end of their lease cycle .

Full time carer of ageing Father

Carers NSW
04.2014 - 02.2015
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • relocated to Melbourne to support wife in new role with sg fleet.
  • started new role with multifranchise dealer in march

Used Car Manager

Denlo Subaru/VW
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Running yard consisting of 100 vehicles, retailing 70+ vehicles
  • Valuer/buyer/wholesale Reynolds /ERA/ERAnet
  • Managed the daily operations of a used car lot, including customer service, sales, and administrative tasks.
  • Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved efficiency or reduced overhead costs.
  • Achieve 30 % increase in used car sales/finance pen.
  • Unfortunately had to resign to be closer to father due to illness and help as a carer.

Used Car Manager

Stewart Toyota
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Since taking over as manager I increased sales by 30 % . with an average of 60 cars per month with dept gross well over 160k. directly involved in all retails sales-opening & closing,insured all aspects of advertising online was done daily with no car on the lot outstanding from being on autogate
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass not only dealerships targets, but for the whole group .
  • daily meetings with sales staff members to review performance goals and objectives. focusing on dept gross ,finance penetration and aftermarket .
  • Performed inspections on incoming vehicles, verifying condition reports prior to sale. for both wholesale and retail.
  • Managed the daily operations of a used car lot, including customer service, sales, reconditioning and administrative tasks.


Used Car Sales Manager

Barry Smith Holden
07.2007 - 03.2011
  • Managed the daily operations of a used car lot, including customer service, sales, and administrative tasks.
  • Achieved new sales records for dealership

Increased used car sales by 50%. 25 to 50+ cars p/month budget projections based on current sales trends and expenses incurred by the dealership. reconditioning , paint panel etc.

  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization in order to maximize organizational performance. especially the finance department.

Salesman/assistant Manager

Suttons City Holden, Rosebery
04.2001 - 07.2007
  • Held highest record sales in used car department (34 delivered units for $129000)
  • No 1 with Holden Sales Guild for 6 years
  • Achieved on average 25 units per month
  • Involved with all yard activity and yard change
  • Promoted to 2IC in last 12 months
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • worked very closely with management to help achieve beyond monthly targets.

Used car salesman

Penrith City Holden
01.1999 - 04.2001
  • Achieved Holden Sales Guild Status Achieved on average 20 units per month
  • Involved with all yard activity and yard change.

Salesman

Lander Toyota Blacktown
02.1998 - 01.1999
  • Achieved on average 13-16 units per month
  • Involved with all yard activity and yard change

Salesman

Parramatta Mitsubishi
02.1997 - 01.1998
  • Achieved on average12 -13units per month
  • Involved with all yard activity and yard change

Store Manager

Bing Lee, Merrylands and other stores
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westfields Sports High School
Fairfield West, NSW
1991

Skills

  • Experienced Used Car Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry Skilled in
  • Negotiation,
  • retail,wholesale,
  • team building ,
  • time management
  • Customer Satisfaction,
  • Sales Operations,
  • Training & Development
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Strong sales professional graduated from Westfield's sports high

Timeline

Self Employed

Self-employed
03.2021 - Current

Used Car Manager/buyer/wholesaler

Ford/kia
03.2015 - 03.2021

Full time carer of ageing Father

Carers NSW
04.2014 - 02.2015

Used Car Manager

Denlo Subaru/VW
02.2013 - 04.2014

Used Car Manager

Stewart Toyota
03.2011 - 01.2013

Used Car Sales Manager

Barry Smith Holden
07.2007 - 03.2011

Salesman/assistant Manager

Suttons City Holden, Rosebery
04.2001 - 07.2007

Used car salesman

Penrith City Holden
01.1999 - 04.2001

Salesman

Lander Toyota Blacktown
02.1998 - 01.1999

Salesman

Parramatta Mitsubishi
02.1997 - 01.1998

Store Manager

Bing Lee, Merrylands and other stores
01.1993 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

Westfields Sports High School
Albert Jacob