Jacob Levine

• Manage end-to-end client sales cycle, from lead response to deal closing.
• Present tailored solutions and financial products to meet customer needs.
• Consistently exceeded performance benchmarks, maintaining an average PVR of $2,525 across 750+ deals in 2024.
• Conduct weekly training sessions to upskill sales staff and improve closing ratios.
• Streamlined operations by utilizing CRM and digital contracting to reduce funding delays to 5 days or less.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Monitored and assessed sales trends to identify unsold or underperforming products, creating strategies to boost revenue and profitability.
• Supported the migration and integration of business operations during the complete crossover to a new DMS platform.
• Integrated AI tools into daily workflows to improve customer insights, identify profit opportunities, and support data-driven strategies.

• Oversaw pricing, advertising, and inventory strategy to maximize profitability.
• Trained and coached sales associates to improve performance and closing ability.
• Facilitated both retail and wholesale transactions, including vehicle acquisitions.
• Directed daily training meetings and supported staff in the sales process.
• Secured financing approvals for customers and assisted with deal structuring.
• Leveraged auctions, dealer relationships, and B2B outreach to fleet and rental companies to consistently source profitable inventory.
• Negotiated and executed the adoption of an AI-enabled CRM system, driving improved sales performance and data-driven decision-making.

Career Growth: Sales Associate → Finance Manager → Finance Director → New Car Manager → Pre-Owned Sales Manager

• Promoted through five positions during tenure, advancing from sales to senior management across sales, finance, and dealership operations.
• Directed sales and finance operations, including deal structuring, appraisals, pricing strategies, advertising campaigns, and compliance oversight.
• Implemented digital transformation initiatives, launching CRM upgrades, appraisal tools, lead capture systems, and marketing solutions to increase sales efficiency, pipeline visibility, and lead generation.
• Built lifelong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering trust, repeat business, and long-term partnerships that consistently drove revenue.
• Recruited, developed, and led high-performing teams, delivering coaching that strengthened close rates, enhanced customer experience, and reduced turnover.
• Analyzed market trends and business data to anticipate volatility, optimize profitability, and align strategy with evolving customer demands.
• Partnered cross-functionally with sales, finance, service, parts, BDC, and corporate leadership teams to align goals, streamline operations, and ensure seamless execution of business strategies.