WASIM ALSALIHI
Marietta
Summary
Experienced General Manager with 23 years of cross-training in all departments of the Used Auto Dealership Industry. Certified by GIADA Auto Dealer Seminar and skilled in senior-level auto purchasing. Proven track record of implementing strategic approaches to increase profitability and sales. Recognized for operational excellence and superior customer care. Adept at motivating, training, and developing teams in a competitive environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager/ Senior Auto Buyer
Century Motorsports LLC
02.2018 - 05.2025
- Sales, quality control, budget reports, employee scheduling, team building
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
- Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
- Attended trade shows for in-person engagement and network building.
- Analyzed business and sales targets using critical problem-solving skills.
General Manager/ Senior Auto Buyer
Marietta Car center
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and team productivity.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Service Manager
Marietta Luxury Autos
12.2010 - 06.2015
- Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
- Developed and implemented training programs for service staff, enhancing technical knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Oversaw service department operations, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction and vehicle performance.
Auto Buyer
Marietta Auto Sales
11.2006 - 01.2010
- Auto Buying and selling to local and online auctions as well as transporting vehicles.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Duties include but not limited to
Sales/ Sales Manager
Jordan Autos
01.2001 - 09.2006
- Sales Management and Service Management Cross training.
- Duties include but not limited to: Overseeing Sales teams, inventory and business operations as well as motivating employees, planning promotions/events
- Auto Buying and selling to local and online auctions as well as transporting vehicles.
Education
High School -
Wheeler High School
Marietta, GA02.2008
Skills
- Supervision and Training
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Performance Improvements
- Sales Team Development
- Originality and Creativity
- Quality Assurance
- Management Team Building
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Service Management
- Team Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Control
- Sales Tracking
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Manager/ Senior Auto Buyer
Century Motorsports LLC
02.2018 - 05.2025
General Manager/ Senior Auto Buyer
Marietta Car center
08.2015 - 01.2018
Service Manager
Marietta Luxury Autos
12.2010 - 06.2015
Auto Buyer
Marietta Auto Sales
11.2006 - 01.2010
Sales/ Sales Manager
Jordan Autos
01.2001 - 09.2006
High School -
Wheeler High School
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