Marco Cazares

Director at Texan GMC Buick
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Location
Greater Houston
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Luis Rodriguez

Mark is the kind of manager you really want to lead the team. He has a passion for the industry and a pulse for what the market is doing. He clearly knows how to buy right...sell right and motivate the team.

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Credentials

  • Professional Automotive Finance Management
    First Innovations
    Aug, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • VIN Solutions and ADP Training
    VIN Solutions
    Aug, 2012
    - Sep, 2024
  • V Auto Training
    V Auto
    Jan, 2006
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • Feb 2019 - Oct 2021
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • May 2017 - Feb 2019

       Sets and meets sales goals for used car department, helping the dealership to remain profitable.  In charge of hiring, training and monitoring the department sales staff.  Responsible for the proper pricing of vehicles in order to stay competitive in the market.  Assisted in the purchasing of used vehicles at various auction sites.  Tracking of all sales calls to be entered in Mac Haik CRM solution for further follow up.  Appraisal of every incoming vehicle for trading as well as responsible for used car inventory control.  Understands and adapts to culture diversity delivering a fitting approach Show less

    • Sales Manager
      • May 2016 - May 2017

      • Sets and meets sales goals for new and used car departments, helping the dealership to remain profitable. • Training of salesperson for CSI purposes and to meet factory’s goals • Appraisal of every incoming vehicle for trading as well as responsible for used car inventory control • Strategic handling of Internet leads, sales and pricing. Successfully drive Internet traffic into the dealership • Sets and meets sales goals for new and used car departments, helping the dealership to remain profitable. • Training of salesperson for CSI purposes and to meet factory’s goals • Appraisal of every incoming vehicle for trading as well as responsible for used car inventory control • Strategic handling of Internet leads, sales and pricing. Successfully drive Internet traffic into the dealership

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Business Manager
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Selling of precise financing programs to new and used car buyers • Effectively work with financial lenders to give fair interest rates and programs to buyers • Provide customers with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products, extended warranties and manufacturer’s policies.• Seeking new lending institutions and maintaining good working relationships to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.• Processing financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through the proper federal, state and corporate channels.• Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations that affect the new and used vehicle and finance departments. Show less

    • Pre-Owned Director
      • Mar 2012 - Jul 2015

      • Excellent experience in selling and purchasing of various vehicles and managing working of sales departments• Profound knowledge of auto auctions and all related operations• Deep understanding of stock control and sales• Able to positively maintain and lead a team of individuals• Exceptional ability to handle all customer complaints and resolve them• Proficient in analyzing vehicles and estimating repair costs

    • Sales Manager
      • Jul 2004 - Dec 2011

      • Increased Year On Year profit sales by up to 45% • Increased Year On Year unit sales by 60% in the U.S. South Region (33 stores)• Responsible for hiring, training, motivating and monitoring the department sales and staff• Able to positively perform in a highly competitive work environment• Manage sales team to consistently and profitably meet and exceed sales quotas• Accountable for forecasting sales, maintaining vehicle inventory and completing sales reports• Liable for coming up with innovative methods of selling, work with owners, general managers and finance managers to help promote the dealership • Maintain wholesale control• Coordinate marketing campaigns, national internet awareness and branding alertness by continuously finding ways to promote exposure in the market (Auto trader, Cars.com, Dealer Specialties, E-bay, Reynolds & Reynolds) • Deal with customer complaints and work in conjunction with the sales staff in order to close and negotiate purchases Show less

    • Sales Consultant
      • Jul 2004 - Jan 2006

      • 100% commission sales • Recognized as sales person of the month in the Southern U.S. region (thirty three stores) for fourteen consecutive months, growing unit sales by 55%• Selling of high-end vehicles (Infiniti, Mercedes, BMW) by appointment or walk-in prospects and work to continue repeat business with previous customers• Excellent closing skills, being able to overcome objections, negotiating price and influence hesitant buyers to make the purchase

    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • Assistant Sales Manager
      • Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

      • Recognized as sales person of the month for eleven consecutive months in the U.S.A., growing sales by 50% • One of only two employees in the U.S.A. to obtain the “Gold Society Award” (Certification Program Retail Unit), growing certification sales by 73% • Oversee the sales force and handled tasks such as scheduling employees, assigning territories and developing sales pitches. • Motivated and drove sales force by applying program incentive and bonus criteria • Selling of vehicles by appointment or walk-in prospects and work to continue repeat business with previous customers • Excellent closing skills, being able to overcome objections, negotiating price and influence hesitant buyers to make the purchase Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • General Manager
      • Apr 1998 - Jan 2002

      • Increased Year On Year gross sales by 50% o 1999 = $2.1 m - Grew sales by 50%, or to $4.3 m • Initially hired as fitness consultant but immediately promoted to GM within the year. • Achievements recognized by extending management responsibilities to multiple fitness sites • Sales training of all new and current personnel • Accountable for supervising the sales and administrative activities of the fitness organization; this included membership sales, promotional activities and general administration of more than 35 employees with the aim of driving the business forward • Met with prospective clients, providing them with appropriate membership plans while maintaining high standards of professionalism • Obtained the “National Elite Performance Award”, a combination of the four best awards (Off-season, Overachiever, Gold Society and Fourth Quarter). Show less

Education

  • University of Texas at Brownsville
    Basic Studies related to Business
    1996 - 1998
  • James Pace High School
    High School Diploma
    1988 - 1992

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