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Loren Nelson

@lorennelson

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Experienced automotive sales leader and former professional triathlete who drives results and team performance.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a leadership role in automotive sales or operations where I can drive revenue, develop teams, and improve customer experience.

I am an experienced automotive sales leader and operations professional with a background in wholesale vehicle buying, dealership sales management, and F&I operations. I combine strong customer-relationship skills with disciplined process management developed across dealership and contractor roles.

As a Sales Manager I oversaw new and used departments, quoting, closing, marketing, appraisals, wholesaling, reconditioning and daily coaching of sales staff, earning awards such as Star Manager and President Award. I currently contract as a Wholesale Buyer and work in F&I and business management for a Buick GMC dealer.

Prior to dealership leadership, I ran a successful small-business franchise and worked in digital marketing and B2B business development, building websites, social media and review-management programs. My professional triathlon career taught me resilience, goal-setting and performance under pressure.

I bring adaptability, strong technical aptitude, excellent multitasking and a proven record of customer satisfaction and team development. I seek roles where I can lead sales, optimize operations, and drive measurable growth while mentoring teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Wholesale Buyer

Current

Independent Contractor

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Contracted to source and resell wholesale vehicles between Canadian dealerships and U.S. buyers, optimizing acquisition margins and managing cross-border transactions.

Negotiation Inventory Management Deal Structuring Vendor Relations

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Business Manager

Current

Thomas Buick GMC

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Manage F&I office operations including approvals, paperwork processing, and menu selling of products to improve finance penetration and deal profitability.

F&I Products Menu Selling & Compliance Customer Relations Sales Operations

Professional Triathlete

Self Employed

Jan 2018 - Mar 2024 (6 years 2 months)

Competed professionally from 2018–2024 against Elite athletes, developing resilience, discipline, and performance optimization under high-pressure conditions.

Endurance Training Self Management Goal Setting Time Management

Sales Manager

City Chrysler

Oct 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 2 months)

Oversaw new and used vehicle sales operations, including quoting, closing, used vehicle management, appraisals, wholesaling and daily coaching of sales staff to drive revenue and customer satisfaction.

Sales Leadership Closing

Sales Consultant

City Chrysler

Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year)

Managed sales activities and dealership marketing initiatives, achieving strong customer service and sales growth that led to promotion into sales management.

Sales Customer Service Marketing Social Media Trade Shows Lead Generation

Digital Marketing Specialist

RTOWN

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 (8 months)

Provided B2B digital marketing services for SMBs, building web presence through website, social media, review and customer retention management to drive client growth.

Digital Marketing Social Media Review Management B2B Sales Customer Retention Online Presence

Trainee

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)

Developed branch operations skills including customer relationships, marketing, consultation and sales, achieving top sales and branch growth through high service quality.

Customer Service Sales Marketing Consultation Relationship Building Quality

Franchisee

College Pro Painters

Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 8 months)

Owned and operated a franchise, driving lead generation, sales, HR management, training and quality control to deliver high-quality painting services and grow the business.