Overview
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David K. Hast, Jr.

Canonsburg

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Advisor

Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in training new team members, sharing best practices and expertise in Client Advisor role.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and proactive follow-up on inquiries.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of industry trends and products, ensuring accurate guidance for clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic understanding of their goals and concerns.

New Car Manager

Sewickley Audi
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Hired, trained, and supervised sales team including internet sales
  • Worked closely with owner, general manager, and other managers to maximize store profit
  • Exceeded goals set forth by ownership and Audi of America
  • Attended management meetings to review prior month performance
  • Met with Audi ASM and AFS representative to ensure compliance and review growth strategies
  • Worked with Finance Department to handle held offerings and submit deals
  • Managed new car inventory and ensured timely turnaround in the shop
  • Was responsible for all cars in inventory including all new car allocations

New Car Manager

Audi Charleston
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Hired, trained, supervised, and monitored performance of sales team
  • Set monthly goals for the sales team and held one on ones to address any deficiencies and provide coaching as needed
  • Exceeded monthly goals set forth by ownership and Audi of America
  • Worked closely with sales, service, and parts to ensure maximum profitability
  • Collaborated with Finance Department to maximize back end penetration
  • Advised Finance Department of any held offerings to ensure quick funding

New and Pre-owned Sales Manager

Sewickley Audi
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Hired, trained, supervised, and monitored performance of sales team
  • Worked closely with owner, general manager, and Finance Department to maximize profit on both front and back end of deals
  • Managed new and pre-owned inventory including allocation and pre-owned reconditioning
  • Exceeded goals set forth by Audi of America and ownership while maintaining a high CSI score
  • Trained and monitored staff on compliance with all protocol and regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of staff and clients
  • Advised Finance Department of held offerings and collaborated to ensure quick funding

Finance/Sales Manager

South Hills Audi
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided exceptional customer service while advising clients regarding products available to protect their investment
  • Ensured that all paperwork was fully compliant with local, state, and federal guidelines
  • Worked with sales team to determine best practices aimed towards maximizing profitability
  • Managed deals from inception to completion
  • Performed vehicle appraisals
  • Continuously worked to further develop product knowledge and skillset
  • Managed relationships with various lending sources in order to secure competitive interest rates and financing arrangements

Finance Manager

Day West Liberty Subaru
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Secured finance options for clients
  • Offered clients various options for vehicle protection
  • Attended and provided input during monthly forecasting and strategy meetings
  • Collaborated with various levels of management to determine sales objectives and overall strategy
  • Compiled and maintained records of loan/funding status

Timeline

Client Advisor

Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills
02.2024 - Current

New Car Manager

Sewickley Audi
01.2022 - 01.2023

New Car Manager

Audi Charleston
01.2020 - 01.2022

New and Pre-owned Sales Manager

Sewickley Audi
01.2017 - 01.2020

Finance/Sales Manager

South Hills Audi
01.2015 - 01.2017

Finance Manager

Day West Liberty Subaru
01.2013 - 01.2015

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