Nicholas Harms
Gering
Summary
Sales Manager with extensive experience at Team Chevrolet, GMC, and Toyota, specializing in sales strategy and customer relationship management. Proven ability to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability and lead high-performing teams. Committed to driving market share growth and providing exceptional technical support to clients.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Team Cheverolet, GMC, and Toyota
Scottsbluff
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Store Director
U-Save Foods Inc.
Scottsbluff
06.1998 - 12.2001
- Hired, trained, and supervised store personnel, including cashiers, stockers, department managers, and assistant directors.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing campaigns to increase store sales.
- Maintained a high level of customer service standards across all departments in the store.
- Established budgets for the store's operating expenses, such as payroll costs and utility bills.
- Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
United States Army Combat Engineer
Department of Defense
Fort Lewis
09.1988 - 09.1992
- Guided proper explosive use during demolition tasks to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Cleared minefields by locating, marking, and detonating explosive hazards safely.
- Provided technical support to engineers in the field for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles to facilitate combat operations.
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases to enhance security measures.
- Assisted in constructing defensive positions, bridges, and roads for improved logistics.
- Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment across varied terrain to support combat operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration With Mangement Option
Chadron State College
Chadron05-1998
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05-1995
Skills
- Sales strategy and pricing
- Customer relationship management
- Product expertise
- Technical support
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Scottsbluff Rural Firefighter Department Rookie of the Year Award
- Scottsbluff Rural Firefighter of the year in 2006
- The United States Army Service Ribbon
- National Defense Service Medal
- 2 Humanitarian SErvice Medals
- Southeast Asia Service Medal
- Kuwait Liberation Medal
- 2 Army Achievement Medals
- Army Good Conduct Medal
Timeline
Sales Manager
Team Cheverolet, GMC, and Toyota
04.2022 - 01.2025
Store Director
U-Save Foods Inc.
06.1998 - 12.2001
United States Army Combat Engineer
Department of Defense
09.1988 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration With Mangement Option
Chadron State College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Western Nebraska Community College
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