Cedric Thatch

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About Cedric Thatch

Result-driven Sales Manager with over 20 years of proven success in optimizing corporate portfolios, unearthing industry insights to make game-changing decisions, and implementing strategic and tactical programs that push organizations to peak performance levels. Proven experience in constantly improving internal processes and procedures to increase efficiency, cut costs, and maintain smooth operations while establishing strategic alliances and relationships with management, employees, and all levels of stakeholders. I possess a Bachelor's degree, Ford & Lincoln Certification, General Motors Sales Certification, and vast years of experience that equipped me with extensive knowledge and skills in making indelible contributions across various organizations and teams. I am apt in sales management, marketing skills, team management, customer service, loan origination, sales forecasting, budgeting, risk management, and human resource management while utilizing ProComm (Auto Industry Operating System – Deal Structure and Collections), DealerPeak (Customer Research Management), Auto Star Fusion (Auto Industry Operating System – Deal Structure and Collections) E Leads CRM, AMS Analytics CRM, AMS 2K, and Salesforce 1 (to name a few) to advance profitability and productivity. My years of experience consist of working as a Regional Sales Manager Assistant Store Manager, Sales Associate, and Sales Manager with remarkable achievements, which are: • Spearheads and coordinates 10 stores in Atlanta metro, Athens, Macon, and Columbus and facilitated the opening of 10 of the 12 locations in GA since 2019. • Promotes optimum performance and productivity by recruiting efficient talents, conducting training and coaching team members, and developing policies that align with organizational goals. • Instrumental in consistently achieving a 51% sales closing percentage and coordinating the pre-sale inspection of 100-120 vehicles, which amounts to $1M, ensuring that they are in good condition and ready for sale. • Commended for enhancing yearly sales by 25%, surpassing set targets while leveraging marketing strategies, including structural deals and contracting and closing customer loans. Through my expertise, I am willing to help move your organization from where it is to where it needs to be. I also love meeting people. Let's connect.