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Jason Szadovszky

Ringwood,VIC

Summary

A dedicated General Sales Manager with extensive experience. Developed leadership and communication skills throughout a 29 year career. Prioritise building client relationships and encourage all staff in the dealership to take this approach.

Adept at identifying customer needs, implementing sales and marketing plans, and generating new business opportunities. Track record of success in exceeding sales goals and expanding customer base, identify areas that can be enhanced, organised and capable of managing multiple accounts including dealer partners simultaneously.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Zagame - Aston Martin
Richmond, VIC
12.2010 - Current
  • Manage the daily operations of the sales department, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, marketing and performance reviews.
  • Provide training and guidance to new staff members on sales techniques and customer service standards and after sales performance
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase overall profitability in all areas of the business.
  • Maintain effective and professional relationships with McLaren and Aston Martin
  • Establish goals, maintain and monitor culture that allow the organisation to stretch to achieve them

General Manager

Zagame - McLaren
Richmond, VIC
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Managed budgets and P&LS to achieve margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Monitored the parts, service, sales, marketing and all fascists of the McLaren business. All opportunities were consistently maintained and targets/results were always exceeded.
  • Maintained a professional relationship with the manufacturer.
  • Staff training
  • Monitored manufacturers rebates and bonuses.
  • Built sold units and stock allocation on dealer platforms.
  • Managed all documentation and files deal packs.
  • Hosted and networked at manufacturers functions and events.
  • Met and greeted clients/maintained customer relations.
  • Developed marketing strategies to overcome challenges for the changing market place

General Manager

Zagame - Maserati City
Melbourne, VIC
10.2014 - 03.2017

• Started and managed the project for the initial opening for the Maserati dealership business model in the CBD Melbourne. Also built the team from the ground up.

• Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.

• Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.

• With passion and determination results were justified by a reward for Dealer of the Year 2016.

Sales Manager

Zagame - Ferrari Maserati Richmond
Richmond, VIC
12.2010 - 10.2014
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high performing sales team.
  • Managed performance for Ferrari and Maserati including new and used cars, service workshop, and finance/insurance.

Director

Prestige World Cars
Essendon, VIC
09.2009 - 12.2010
  • Created new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Directed the organisation's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Finance Manager

Bib Stillwell BMW
South Yarra, VIC
04.2006 - 09.2009
  • Created organisational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Quoted and managed finance and insurance contracts.
  • Finalised all invoices and all related outstanding balances in order to close deal files.
  • Hosted weekly meetings to monitor finance penetration with the sales team.

Team Leader

Lanes Motors Mercedes Benz
South Melbourne, VIC
05.1994 - 05.2006
  • Modeled exceptional customer service and mentored associates on direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Education

Business Management And Marketing : Business - Business

Footscray Tafe
Footscray, VIC
02-1998

High School Diploma -

Niddrie Secondary College
Niddrie Melbourne
12-1992

Skills

Sales Coaching

Event Planning

Performance Improvements

Employee Motivation

Employee Coaching

Price Structuring

Pipeline Management

Sales Leadership

Sales Presentations

Staff Training

Sales Development

Policy Enforcement

Team Development

Goal Setting

Specification Writing

Proposal Development

Lead Generation

Sales Reporting

Sales Planning

Order Management

Client Relationship

Management

Profitability Optimization

Staff Management

Business Planning

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Market Research

New Business Development

KPI Tracking

Sales Tracking

Account Management

Revenue Forecasting

Persuasive Negotiations

Key Account Management

Salesforce

Risk Mitigation

Relationship Building

Product Knowledge

Direct Sales

CRM Software

Database Management

IT

Proficient in:

  • E-GoodManners Automotive Lead
  • Management Software/CRM
  • DealerSocket: Automotive Software Solution
  • EraPower Automotive Intelligence Systems
  • SalesForce: Automotive Software Solution
  • SalesLog: Automotive Software Solution
  • MS Officer, Excel, Google sheets, spread sheets

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Zagame - McLaren
03.2017 - 02.2021

General Manager

Zagame - Maserati City
10.2014 - 03.2017

General Sales Manager

Zagame - Aston Martin
12.2010 - Current

Sales Manager

Zagame - Ferrari Maserati Richmond
12.2010 - 10.2014

Director

Prestige World Cars
09.2009 - 12.2010

Finance Manager

Bib Stillwell BMW
04.2006 - 09.2009

Team Leader

Lanes Motors Mercedes Benz
05.1994 - 05.2006

Business Management And Marketing : Business - Business

Footscray Tafe

High School Diploma -

Niddrie Secondary College
Jason Szadovszky