Developer
Understanding what people perceive to be their negative traits allows me to help them redirect that emotion into something positive. I am developer of people. I help people understand their potential when they can't see it themselves and set goals ,help create and develop a plan to reach those goals. Teaching others to become developer for their team.
Motivator
Understanding that people are motivated differently is crucial. Past failures is growth and is motivation in itself by using that emotion one can build a great deal of momentum towards future goals.
Leader
My ability to take a group of individuals, assess their personalities and place them were they are best suited on the team. I make sure each individual understands the value they bring and the importance of their part in the overall success of the dealership.
Hello! I'm Harry
I've been in the Automotive industry for 18 years starting as a Bilingual Sales Representative to now a General Manager/General Sales Manager. My future goal is to be Owner/Operator of a new car franchise.
I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, but my parents, two sisters and I moved to Orlando, FL ,when I was just two years of age. From Florida my family moved to a suburb of Atlanta called Powder Springs, GA , were I spent most of my childhood. My father was an extremely hard working man and always did what ever it took to make ends meet. At the age of 6 , I started attending auctions with my father on Wednesday nights to buy merchandise that we would turn at the local flea market on weekends. That's what I would consider my first sales job.
During my first year at Kennesaw State University at the age of 18, I started an anti-freeze recycling company were I serviced locally owned Texaco Express Lube stations in the metro Atlanta area. While trying to build capital for Advance Systems " the anti-freeze recycling company", I started selling cars as a bilingual sales representative with the Van Tuyl Auto Group. Shortly thereafter I joined the Lou Sobh Automotive Group were I continue to develop my skills in selling, appraising trade ins, and advertising.
In August 2003 ,I married my wife Heather Locklear and we moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Here Heather and I joined Locklear Automotive Group . My wife and I now have 4 gorgeous little girls.
Experience
Harry Matos
Former General Mgr/Operating Partner at Locklear CJDR
Phone:
205-826-0791
Email:
Address:
4521 Bluegrass Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
1998 –1999
McEachern High School Powder Springs, GA
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1994-1998
High School Diploma
SPOKESPERSON
Radio
Community
T.V.
Speaker
SKILLS
Motivator,Speaker,Team Leader
Microsoft Word
Inventory Plus
ADP - Proficient
Spanish - Mother Tongue
Eleads/Autobase - Proficient
EXPERTISE
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to General Manager/General Sales Manager
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Hired and monitored the performance of the department managers and conducting sales training.
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Met with sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.
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Oversaw standards for displaying and merchanding both new and used vehicles
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Coordinated the appropriate supply of new and used vehicles and ordered/acquired vehicle inventory accordingly.
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Worked directly with the dealer to make recommendations on both short and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, and compensation plans.
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Addressed customer complaints for sales and service, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction was obtained.
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Audited all trade-in vehicle appraisals
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Issued all demonstration vehicles and ensured that appropriate dealership records were maintained.
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Covered for the Used Car, New Car ,and Finance Manager during their absence
2012 – 2017
General Sales Manager/General Manager
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to New Car Manager
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Provided direction and motivation to the sales staff in order to move the most inventory
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Job included hiring,firing, training and setting sales goals for employees.
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Develop annual sales budgets, monitor inventory and cultivate good customer relations.
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Reviewed marketing, advertising and special promotions with the General Manager
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Covered for the Used Car Manager and Finance Manager during their absence
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Used Car Manager
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Managed and tracked all used car sales.
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Maintained updated listing of all available used vehicles.
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Provided quarterly sales reports and budget forecasts.
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Maintain a 90 day turn on used car inventory.
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Adhered to all state regulations regarding used vehicle sales.
2005-2012
New Car Manager
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to General Manager/General Sales Manager
-
Hired and monitored the performance of the department managers and conducting sales training.
-
Met with sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.
-
Oversaw standards for displaying and merchanding both new and used vehicles
-
Coordinated the appropriate supply of new and used vehicles and ordered/acquired vehicle inventory accordingly.
-
Worked directly with the dealer to make recommendations on both short and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, and compensation plans.
-
Addressed customer complaints for sales and service, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction was obtained.
-
Audited all trade-in vehicle appraisals
-
Issued all demonstration vehicles and ensured that appropriate dealership records were maintained.
-
Covered for the Used Car, New Car ,and Finance Manager during their absence
2012 – 2017
General Sales Manager/General Manager
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to New Car Manager
-
Provided direction and motivation to the sales staff in order to move the most inventory
-
Job included hiring,firing, training and setting sales goals for employees.
-
Develop annual sales budgets, monitor inventory and cultivate good customer relations.
-
Reviewed marketing, advertising and special promotions with the General Manager
-
Covered for the Used Car Manager and Finance Manager during their absence
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Used Car Manager
-
Managed and tracked all used car sales.
-
Maintained updated listing of all available used vehicles.
-
Provided quarterly sales reports and budget forecasts.
-
Maintain a 90 day turn on used car inventory.
-
Adhered to all state regulations regarding used vehicle sales.
2005-2012
New Car Manager
2003-2005
Used Car Manager
2005-2012
New Car Manager
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to General Manager/General Sales Manager
-
Hired and monitored the performance of the department managers and conducting sales training.
-
Met with sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.
-
Oversaw standards for displaying and merchanding both new and used vehicles
-
Coordinated the appropriate supply of new and used vehicles and ordered/acquired vehicle inventory accordingly.
-
Worked directly with the dealer to make recommendations on both short and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, and compensation plans.
-
Addressed customer complaints for sales and service, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction was obtained.
-
Audited all trade-in vehicle appraisals
-
Issued all demonstration vehicles and ensured that appropriate dealership records were maintained.
-
Covered for the Used Car, New Car ,and Finance Manager during their absence
2012 – 2017
General Sales Manager/General Manager
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Promoted to New Car Manager
-
Provided direction and motivation to the sales staff in order to move the most inventory
-
Job included hiring,firing, training and setting sales goals for employees.
-
Develop annual sales budgets, monitor inventory and cultivate good customer relations.
-
Reviewed marketing, advertising and special promotions with the General Manager
-
Covered for the Used Car Manager and Finance Manager during their absence
Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Used Car Manager
-
Managed and tracked all used car sales.
-
Maintained updated listing of all available used vehicles.
-
Provided quarterly sales reports and budget forecasts.
-
Maintain a 90 day turn on used car inventory.
-
Adhered to all state regulations regarding used vehicle sales.
2005-2012
New Car Manager
2003-2005
Used Car Manager
1999-2003
Assistant Used Car Manager
Lou Sobh Buick Pontiac GMC Duluth ,GA
Contact Me
Harry Matos
4521 Bluegrass Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
205-826-0791