Michael Salavati

About Michael Salavati

With over 19 years as Director of Finance at Kelly Automotive, I specialize in managing…

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   Kelly Auto Group

   May 2006 — Present

   Run and manage the entire business/finance department. Upon arrival in 2006, more than tripling the Finance Department\'s profitability. Consistently maintaining a personal performance level of per copy. Personally involved with the sale and closing of every deal at the store on a hands on level. Respected by all peers and well liked by consumers. Special ability to gettough deals done, sales closed, delivered and funded quickly. Responsible for all income generated fromthe finance department, funding of all financed transactions, maintaining bankrelationships, obtaining loans for all consumers, cash flow and much more. Selected ResultsLead the entire organization on a consistent basis in overall performance in all aspectsof the job including revenue generation, product penetration, customer satisfaction anddepartmental successWell above National industry average per copy results and product penetrationHighest levels of integrity, professionalism, paperwork, details, and funding

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Sales
• Retail
• B2b
• Negotiation
• Vehicles
• Strategy
• Recruiting
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Business Planning
• Account Management
• Management, Finance, Banking, Sales, Negotiation & Relations, Strategic Business Development and Planning, Sales & Marketing Strategy, System Development, Staff Recruiting and Training, Innovative & Cost Effective Marketing, General Creative Solutions, PR
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Automotive
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Selling
• Forecasting
• Finance
• Sales Process
• Marketing
• Automobile
• Leadership