Alex Branum
Belleville
Summary
Accomplished sales leader recognized for strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills. Adept at developing sales strategies that drive measurable revenue growth and elevate team performance. Committed to leveraging expertise to foster business success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Director
F-M Exteriors
O'Fallon
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue.
- Managed team performance through regular training and coaching sessions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and target clients.
- Implemented CRM tools to streamline sales processes and improve communication.
- Elevated sales from 4.3 million in 2024 to 9.8 million in 2025 via sales training and systems implementation.
New Car Sales Manager
Jack Schmitt Ford
Collinsville
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed new car inventory to maximize sales opportunities and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored sales team to enhance product knowledge and selling techniques.
- Developed promotional strategies to attract customers and increase showroom traffic.
- Oversaw customer interactions to ensure high-quality service throughout the buying process.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals, performance, and sales strategies.
- Elevated store from third highest volume Metro East Ford dealer to top position as number one highest volume Metro East Ford dealer.
Sales Manager
Auffenberg Ford
O'Fallon
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Trained and mentored sales team on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust sales tactics and improve competitiveness.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team effectiveness and identify improvements.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of popular vehicle models for customers.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
Finance Manager
West County Honda
Ellisville
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with departments to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior finance staff on best practices and procedures.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
Education
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NCSkills
- Sales strategy
- CRM implementation
- Market analysis
- Revenue growth
- Team coaching
- Customer engagement
- Relationship building
- Vendor management
- Sales process optimization
Timeline
Sales Director
F-M Exteriors
01.2025 - 12.2025
New Car Sales Manager
Jack Schmitt Ford
10.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Manager
Auffenberg Ford
06.2018 - 10.2023
Finance Manager
West County Honda
02.2016 - 01.2018
U.S. Army