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Florin Rusanu

Florin Rusanu

Country Sales Manager
Bucharest,B

Summary

Dynamic and result-oriented leader with a proven track record in the sales field, excelling in operational and strategic management.

20 years of experience with demonstrated success in enhancing dealer networks and customer satisfaction.

Mastered competitor analysis and digital transformation with a passion for developing people and teams to achieve sales growth and enhanced market share.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Sales Manager

Magyar Suzuki ZRT - Romanian Branch Office
01.2011 - Current

- Manage the sales of Suzuki products and services in a consistent manner that leads to the achievement of the sales targets.

- Increase profitability, turnover, and market share.

- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

- Develop and maintain the dealer network.

- Supervise the dealers' activities and ensure the implementation of Suzuki Brand Promise within the dealer network.

- Follow the implementation of Suzuki sales standards and ensure compliance with the local legal framework for sales and network development.

- Contribute to management and coordination of the Sales Department within the Suzuki organization.

- Participate in national events organized by the Suzuki Marketing Department and locally by Suzuki dealers to increase brand awareness and create lead opportunities for Suzuki services and products.

- Cooperate efficiently with all company departments in order to establish synergies leading to sales increase and successfully launching of the new Suzuki products and services.

- Elaborate, implement, and provide training programs for the sales area that can be implemented with the support of external partners.

- Monitor the market and competitors' activities, provide relevant reports and information, propose adequate commercial policies to stimulate sales.

- Maintain and monitor the existing dealer network, and develop new dealer partnerships in accordance with Suzuki's business policy.

- Manage and coordinate field managers, provide support to sales staff and dealer's sales activities, and negotiate sales prices and fleet discounts.

- Elaborate risk management analyses for Suzuki business and dealer network relations.

- Accurately forecast the annual, quarterly, and monthly sales targets.

- Support the handling of customer complaints in relation to sales activities.

General Sales Manager for Used Cars

AXIS Classic Auto
08.2008 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for defining general strategy and budgeting, as well as for daily monitoring of all operational activities and processes
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • In charge of recruiting, training, and operational management of the used car sales business for seven Mercedes Benz sales points located in Bucharest, Timisoara, Constanta, Sibiu, and Ploiesti.
  • Coached new entry team members to acquire the necessary sales skills and high product knowledge.
  • Secured partnerships on multiple levels and created connections in mass media in order to maximize used car brand visibility
  • Developed the used car sales volumes and profitability.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.

Used Car Sales Manager

Meridian
01.2003 - 08.2008
  • Managing the entire chain of the selling process, from establishing the buying values to reconditioning, until selling to a customer, and maintaining after-sales relationships.
  • Prepare, review, and revise the marketing strategy based on market information and statistical data.
  • Development of volumes and profitability.
  • Recruitment and training.
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Conducted daily and weekly sales meetings to develop viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies.
  • Solidified the sales and delivery operations teams, bringing together the teams in a competitive yet respectful, fair-play, and secure workplace.
  • Built young, dynamic, professional teams for three sales points with a positive mindset toward both sales and customer relations.

New Car Sales & Fleet Sales Representative

Meridian
08.2001 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for retail and B2B new car fleet sales for Dacia and Renault brands.
  • Show and explain all vehicle features and functions.
  • Offered comprehensive knowledge of vehicle operations and brand features.
  • Negotiated vehicle prices and secured financing for customers, explained sales warranty, and optional products.
  • Attended auctions and secured important contacts regarding sales numbers and brand image.
  • Collaborated closely with finance teams to provide tailored financing solutions for clients, facilitating smoother transactions.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for junior sales representatives to share industry knowledge, best practices, and valuable insights into fleet sales processes.

Education

Level 1 Masterclass - Train The Trainer

Schultz Consulting
Bucharest, Romania
06.2007

No Degree - Communication, Negotiation And Sales Techniques

Formatis
Paris
04.2005

LLB (Bachelor of Law) - Legal Studies

Hyperion University
Bucharest, Romania
06.2000

Skills

Operational planning

Quote

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Confucius

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Listening to music, Swimming, Running, Riding, Motorcycle rides

Timeline

Country Sales Manager

Magyar Suzuki ZRT - Romanian Branch Office
01.2011 - Current

General Sales Manager for Used Cars

AXIS Classic Auto
08.2008 - 12.2020

Used Car Sales Manager

Meridian
01.2003 - 08.2008

New Car Sales & Fleet Sales Representative

Meridian
08.2001 - 01.2003

Level 1 Masterclass - Train The Trainer

Schultz Consulting

No Degree - Communication, Negotiation And Sales Techniques

Formatis

LLB (Bachelor of Law) - Legal Studies

Hyperion University
Florin RusanuCountry Sales Manager