Justin CHERRETT
Summary
Experienced Automotive Finance Business Manager committed to delivering excellent customer service and driving team success. Skilled in clear and effective communication, with the ability to simplify complex financial products into accessible solutions for clients. Proven leadership abilities focused on motivating and guiding teams to surpass objectives. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where all members feel empowered. Known for a humble approach, cultivating trust and respect among colleagues and clients. Passionate about driving business growth while upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Peninsula Dealer Group
12.2022 - Current
- Streamlined loan approval processes for enhanced customer experience and faster turnaround times.
- Collaborated closely with Sales department conducting joint training sessions sharing information about available financing options boosting overall sales figures.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues efficiently, and maintaining open communication throughout the financing process.
- Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.
- Tailored finance packages to meet individual customer needs, fostering positive buying experience.
Car Sales Consultant
Lexus
07.2022 - Current
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car models and discussing finance options.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating prices and completing purchase contracts,
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Trained in Lexus One Touch Managing discussing Finance, Road to a Sale and Car care.
- Updated/Replaced L-forms and kept the yard in a neat orderly fashion.
Project Manager Team Leader
Steamatic
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems.
- Ensure labour is being used to optimum performance.
- Forecast Operational requirements.
- Regular auditing of workmanship to ensure conformance to requirements.
- In conjunction with Project Manager, analyse various cost/construction options to determine most cost effective alternatives
- Monitor subcontractor scope of works.
- Liaise with Senior Management, Project Manager and Contract Administrator where required.
- Organise and submit delay notices and extensions of time
- Scheduling – ordering materials and quantity take offs
- Cost control, monitoring and reporting in conjunction with Construction Manager
- Collate, analyse and determine on variations
- Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control and adhere to OH&S requirements
- Maintain control and responsibility for the security and operation of Company owned equipment on the job site in conjunction with site staff.
- Ensure commercial in confidence information and documentation is secured at all times and not passed out to non-authorised parties.
- Be able to be a team player.
Project Manager/Manager of Operations
Michael And Sons
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Education
No Degree - Management Science
Chisholm Tafe
Certficate 3 - Business Management High School Diploma -
St. Francis Xavier College
Beaconsfield10.2014
Skills
- Product and service knowledge
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication
- Patient
- Ambitious
- Customer service
- Analytical thinking
- Team Work
- Motivated
- Dedicated
Timeline
Business Manager
Peninsula Dealer Group
12.2022 - Current
Car Sales Consultant
Lexus
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager Team Leader
Steamatic
04.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager/Manager of Operations
Michael And Sons
03.2020 - 03.2021
No Degree - Management Science
Chisholm Tafe
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Xavier College
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