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Sales Manager / Used Car Manager at Courtney Honda
Automotive industry
December 2007 – October 2008 (11 months)
-Direct report to Dealer Principal
-Maintained highest customer satisfaction level in zone and exceeded sales goal on trend to achieve Honda President's Award for 2008.
-Successfully integrated customer relations management tool to bring dealership into 21st century and improve repeat business.

New Car Sales Manager / Used Car Sales Manager / Internet & eBay Sales Manager / Sales Associate at Stevens of Milford (Ford-Lincoln/Mercury-Chrysler/Plymouth-Dodge-Kia) [ Edit ]
Automotive industry
November 1992 – September 2007 (14 years 11 months)
-Reported to General Manager
-Successively managed four different new car franchises as well as the used car department and eBay and Internet department.
-Hired, trained, supervised and coached 15-18 sales associates resulting in 100% sales staff being certified in all franchises.
-Helped develop training process still in use at dealership, resulting in consistency of deal working, improved customer satisfaction, increased gross profits and reduced turnover.
-Increased sales volume and gross profit by 55% in first two years while increasing market share from fourth to second in zone.
-Effective wholesale purchasing resulting in quicker turn rate while controlling floor plan expenses.
-Consistently improved customer satisfaction ratings to among best in zone.
-Monitored policy account and reduced controllable expenses resulting in increased profitability.
-Effective placement of print advertising which generated increased floor traffic.
-Dealership salesperson of the year 1994, 1995 and 1996.

Sales Manager / Used Car Manager at Courtney Honda
3 visible recommendations for this position: [ Edit ]

“I have had the opportunity to interact with Steve in various networking groups. He consistently steps up as an active team player, He builds relationships easily within the group by acting as a mentor to others, helping them build their networking relationships and encouraging them on their path to re-employment. He maintains a great, can-do attitude throughout the challenging times of a job transition.” January 28, 2010

Leah Davis, SPHR, CCP , Global HR/Total Rewards Professional , davis.leah123@gmail.com
was with another company when working with Stephen at Consucting Professional Job Search

“I have the pleasure of interacting with Steve Hutton through BSA Troop72 on a regular basis. Steve is always reliable, has exceptional communication skills and constantly demonstrates professionalism is any setting. He brings out the best in those around him, does what he says he will do, and gets results. I personally would welcome the opportunity to work with Steve should the opportunity present itself, and would strongly recommend him for any position.” January 11, 2010

Lisa Ferrara , Vice President, Human Resources , TransAct Technologies
was with another company when working with Stephen at Courtney Honda

“Steve is true professional and energetic team leader/player. He is extremely flexible and effective to execute tasks and projects ethically, efficiently and effectively with character and urgency. It is a great pleasure to work and associate myself with such a professional.” January 5, 2010

Robert Scarpetti , Sr. Account Manager , PHH Mortgage
was with another company when working with Stephen at Courtney Honda
New Car Sales Manager / Used Car Sales Manager / Internet & eBay Sales Manager / Sales Associate at Stevens of Milford (Ford-Lincoln/Mercury-Chrysler/Plymouth-Dodge-Kia)

1 visible recommendation, 1 new recommendation for this position: [ Edit ]

“We have been buying our vehicles from Stevens of Milford for several years and deal exclusively with Steve Hutton. Steve understands how to deal with the consumer and he makes it very easy to do business. He listens to us and what our needs are and he is always sensitive to our budget and what we can afford. He is so honest and upfront in his work ethics. We always refer our family and friends to Steve as he always takes good care of them as well.” February 10, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity

Mary Wickun
hired Stephen as a Automotive Sales Manager in 2004 , and hired Stephen more than once

“We have been buying our vehicles from Stevens s of Milford for several years and deal exclusively with Steve Hutton. Steve understand how to deal with the consumer and he makes it very easy to do business. He listens to us and what our needs are and he is always sensitive to our budget and what we can afford. He is so honest and upfront in his work ethics. We always refer our family and friends to Steve as he always takes good care of them as well.” February 9, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity

Mary Wickun
hired Stephen as a Car Sales in 2005