Rhett Saunders

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ABOUT RHETT SAUNDERS

Headline: Senior Automotive Dealership Management ProfessionalSummary: I offer an exceptional record of success in the management of dealership sales and business operations, with experience overseeing business development, finance, parts, inventory control, and repairs. I excel at building and leading top-performing teams, implementing new policies and procedures, and optimizing processes to drive revenue, profit, and market share growth. My commitment to excellence includes a focus on achieving maximum customer satisfaction and retention. Among my many career highlights, I have:• Grown new vehicle sales 22% and pre-owned sales 15% in 1 year at Mercedes-Benz of Escondido.• Achieved Best of the Best for Mercedes-Benz (Top 15% of dealerships in country).• Led a dealership to win the 2015 MBUSA Year End Sales Event, with 257 units sold in Nov./Dec.• Earned Top Gun Sales Manager (Top 3 in Western Region) Award.• Consistently exceeded all manufacturer standards for CSI.• Increased overall sales 15% and delivered record profits as GSM at Lexus of San Diego.• Ranked as the #6 Lexus dealer in the Western Region and the #1 Lexus dealer in Penske Automotive.SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Operations Management, Sales Management, Inventory Control, Budget & Cost Control, Staff Training & Motivation, Team Building, Customer Relations, Marketing, Promotions, Customer Service, Lender Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Aftermarket Sales, Analysis, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Communication, MS Office, ADP, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, ADVENT, AAX, Dealer Socket, Routeone, Dealertrack, Inventory +, vAuto, Provision, Manheim online