Sales Manager
Resume:
Aaron Vrhovnik
Boca Raton, FL 33428
abijo8@r.postjobfree.com
Summary: I have recently relocated to Boca Raton, FL from Milwaukee WI, though I am a native of
New Zealand. I am living permanently in the US and do not require any sponsorship, as I
have my permanent residency card.
I am a senior level sales professional with a 9 year proven track record of success. I have
worked in every facet of my trade and enjoyed the new challenges that each position
presented. I am an extremely driven individual with the ability to adapt to change.and
have a thirst for success. I have an extensive background in sales, inventory
management and wholesaling. I’ve been responsible for management of 10+ employees
including onboarding and termination of personnel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
8/09-8/10 Amato Nissan, Glendale, WI
Sales Manager
Startup of new Nissan dealership. New car and certified pre-owned sales. Responsible
for managing 10+ full-time sales consultants and detail employees as well as several
seasonal part-time employees. Responsible for inventory management, finance,
employee onboarding and termination, performance evaluations, staff training, etc.
• Assisted in dealership transition and played a key role in driving startup sales of
new Nissan vehicles. To date have achieved a 150-200% increase in new car
sales.
• Over the past year, have achieved and/or exceeded every national incentive
program at the manufacturer level.
• Participated in continuing education classes and programs including Sales manager
cerification, Finance training, etc.
• Lead sales training classes for employees
1/06-8/09 BMW USA, Concours Motors, Glendale, WI
Client Advisor
New car sales, business to business and corporate account management.
• Achieved and/or exceeded 99% of monthly sales targets (demo allowance) during
entire tenure with employer.
• Individually outgrossed entire store sales (5 manufacturers) in June & July 2009
(approx $50k per month).
International Auto, Milwaukee, WI
Sales/CPO Manager
New car and certified pre-owned sales.
• Promoted from New Car Sales to Certified Preowned Manager within first year of
employment.
• Lead biggest increase in CPO sales in previous five years.
2004-2005 Traveled throughout Europe and relocated to the United States. Received green
card/permanent resident card in 2006.
12/02-2/04 Nissan Newmarket, Auckland, NZ
Sales/Fleet Manager
New car sales, business to business and corporate account management. Managed fleet sales
of up to 200 cars per deal.
• Promoted from new car sales to Fleet Manager within first six months of employment.
• #1 in sales for 2003
9/02-12/02 Greenwoods of Greenlane, Auckland, NZ
Quality Used Car Sales
Japanese high-end performance vehicles. Used car sales and account
management.
5/02-9/02 Temporarily relocated to Darwin, Australia.
12/01-5/02 Turners Car Auctions, Auckland, NZ
Auction Assistant
Floor and staff coordinator for auctions. Car evaluations and appraisals. Managed the
completion and opening of a new auction site in Manukau City (January 2002).
8/01-12/01 G.K.R., Auckland, NZ
Instructor/Sales Representative
Customer service, sales and promotional events. Instructed various classes and led
demonstrations.
5/01-8/01 Hibiscus Coast Youth Center, Auckland, NZ
Trainer/Leader
Coordination of large corporate/youth adventure activities (rock climbing, kayaking,
hiking, etc.). Accounts payable and general recordkeeping.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
4/98-4/01 Royal New Zealand Army, Waiouru, NZ
Crewman (R.N.Z.A.C.)
Driver/gunner trained on the M113 A.P.C. Second in command of a Recon det.
Completed the first deployment to East Timor (2000). Crewman of the APCA. Obtained
all-time highest score in the Queens Medal Event (weapon use/shooting). Selected for
deployment to Bosnia. Buddy Aid and Combat Life Saver qualified. Obtained
rockclimbing certification. Received United Nations and Queens medals of service in
East Timor. Licenses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, F, T.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
1996 New Zealand Tourism Board, Wellington, New Zealand
Kiwihost Certificate
1996 Hospitality Standards Institute, Wellington, New Zealand
Tourist Awareness Certificate
1993-1997 Naenae College, Wellington, New Zealand
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