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Blake Lawson

@blakelawson

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I’m a sales and finance manager driving growth through credit, negotiation, and high-performance teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead high-performing teams, drive revenue growth, structure financing with strong credit approvals, and coach through data-driven forecasting and CRM excellence—especially in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

I’m a dynamic sales and finance leader focused on delivering “explosive growth” through disciplined execution and strong team development. I drove a 68% sales increase while consistently closing large-ticket deals and earning five consecutive leadership awards.

As Sales Manager → Finance Manager at Stivers Ford – Birmingham, AL (Jan 2025–Current), I structured financing, secured credit approvals, and maintained strong team output. I implemented performance tracking and coaching to sustain revenue momentum in a high-volume dealership.

Across my earlier career in sales leadership roles, I built lead systems, led teams, and managed full sales cycles and financing—consistently ranking #1 at Slingshot (AT&T) for 11 months. I’m also experienced in CRM mastery, forecasting, and training management on advanced CRM and Cardone University negotiation techniques, with results like a 41% closing ratio and top CSI scores.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales & Finance Manager

Current

Stivers Ford

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the sales team as Sales Manager before transitioning to Finance Manager, structuring financing, securing credit approvals, and closing high-value deals. Implemented performance tracking and coaching to sustain revenue momentum in a high-volume dealership.

Sales Leadership Financial Services Forecasting Training & Coaching Performance Tracking Team Management

Sales Manager

Long-Lewis Auto Group

Apr 2017 - Jan 2025 (7 years 9 months)

Delivered 68% sales growth across four years through targeted training, CRM mastery, and activity-based accountability for 86 professionals. Earned five consecutive Sales Leadership Awards and was recognized as Phone Master (11 commendations).

Revenue Growth Sales Training Training & Coaching Forecasting Activity Based Accountability Team Leadership

Sales Professional

The Ford Store Morgan Hill

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Achieved a 41% closing ratio, top CSI scores, and 9x Sales Leader of the Month honors through disciplined outreach and creative deal-making. Consistently performed across full sales processes to drive customer satisfaction and revenue.

Sales Closing Sales Outreach Negotiation Deal Structuring Lead Follow Up Sales Performance Revenue Generation