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MARKUS G. BRYANT
Peachtree City,GA
Summary
Marketing professional successful in campaign development and programme management. Forward-thinking and analytical in tracking markets and optimising strategies for best results. Excels at partnering cross-functionally to generate outstanding results.
Accomplished Area Sales Manager successful at achieving record-setting sales goals. Resourceful management professional able to consistently identify new opportunities to build and expand upon existing client base.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work history
HENNESSY MAZDA BUICK GMC Morrow, GA
New Car Director
08 2008 - Current
Job overview
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Instrumental in achieving corporate and manufacturers objectives
- Assist in hiring, managing, and training 30+ sales associates
- Conduct EMI (Early Manager Involvement) greetings with clients to ensure a great experience
- Strategically pencil and structure deals to maintain dealer profitability
- Manage and review used car inventory using V-Auto
- Appraise and evaluate incoming trades and acquisitions
- Ensured all areas of the Sales Department remained compliant according to company, local, state,
and federal laws - Effectively communicate with each sales opportunity on a daily bases in person, by phone, or by email
to help maximize our chances of success. - Diligently ensure accurate & current descriptions, pricing & photos for all vehicles sold online.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
- Forecasted sales trends to plan team resourcing.
- Generated Key Performance Indicator reporting to drive better performance.
- Updated and revised strategic business plans to increase company profitability and growth.
- Created and maintained relationships with industry leaders and communities to encourage business investments.
- Assisted in implementing short and long-term strategies with high rates of success across entire company.
- Attended business-critical meetings, events and conferences, acting as high-level point of contact within company.
- Oversaw entire company operations, meeting and exceeding targets and goals within company strategic plans.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
- Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Hired exceptional candidates and effectively led staff to maximise productivity and eliminate process lags.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores through fast and knowledgeable issue resolution.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
Plaza Motors of Land Rover Lexus AudiSt luois MO
Finance Manger Director
01 2007 - 11 2008
Job overview
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
- Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Served as finance business partner to drive strategic business decisions.
- Made strategic resource recommendations to improve business profit potential.
- Drove business growth by strengthening internal controls to mitigate financial risk exposure.
- Collaborated with management to develop an effective growth strategy, growing annual revenue by 85%.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail StoreDenvor CO
District Manager
01 2002 - 11 2006
Job overview
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Established budgets for programme activities and controlled expenditure to meet targets.
- Managed team of 30 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Strategised cross-promotions with new and existing partners to expand sales and marketing opportunities.
- Grew annual revenue by 120% with targeted sales and marketing strategy.
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
- Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
- Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
General Tire
Machine Operator
01.1998 - 01.2002
St. Mary's Hospital
Grounds Engineer
01.1997 - 01.1998
Education
Independence university
Associates from Business
Centralia High School
High School Diploma from General Study’s
1992 - 1996 (4 years)
Skills
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
- XML Certification Program
- Google Workspace
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels
- Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects
- Established financial policies and procedures, ensuring consistent efficiency, robustness and UK GAAP compliance
- Pricing and costing reports
- Facilitated informed commercial decision making by producing accurate operational, pricing and costing reports for management
- Financial risk mitigation
- Led, trained and mentored a team of 4 to exceed financial profitability targets by on average 80% per month
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis
- Adaptable and motivated communicator committed to improving financial controls, processes and procedures Builds positive working relationships organisation-wide to communicate financial requirements Mentors department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures
- Coaching and training
- Advanced Quickbooks knowledge
- KPI management
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Closing strategies
- Dedicated management professional possessing knowledge of sales cycle process, negotiating deals with clients, increasing client bases through cold-calling and leading teams throughout sales process
- Skilled Area Sales Manager with desire to lead teams toward achieving revenue goals
- Relationship management
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes
- Ambitious promoter and skilled people manager with deep understanding of market trends and successful strategies to achieve sales and marketing results Strengths include leveraging data to optimise approaches and capitalising on new opportunities
- Retail marketing
- New account development
- Sales training
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data
- Presentations and proposals
- Account management
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects
- Business development
- Lead qualification
Timeline
Machine Operator
General Tire
01.1998 - 01.2002
Grounds Engineer
St. Mary's Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
New Car Director
HENNESSY MAZDA BUICK GMC
08 2008 - Current
Finance Manger Director
Plaza Motors of Land Rover Lexus Audi
01 2007 - 11 2008
District Manager
Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail Store
01 2002 - 11 2006
Independence university
Associates from Business
Centralia High School
High School Diploma from General Study’s
1992 - 1996 (4 years)
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