1. Jimmy Rodriguez
5510 Lakeside Dr.
Margate, FL 33063
Phone (954) 448-6241
E-mail: cfsjrod915@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Used Car Sales Manager 2011- Present
Coral Springs Automall: Coral Springs, FL
Developing sales through use of Internet Sales leads system. Following
up with prospective clients to set up appointments and providing superb
customer service during and after purchase. Handling of Floor Traffic.
Training of Sales Force. Scheduling of Sales Force and Management
Team. Structuring deals and booking out vehicles. Analyzing credit
reports. Appraisals. TO’s . Handling of Customer complaints and
resolving issues. Coordinate with outside vendors for repair work.
Advertising in Car and Truck publication.Analyzing sales trends and
communicating with all departments to satisfy client’s needs.
• Member of President’s Club
Outside Sales 2009-2011
Mercedes Electric: Miami, FL
Managing and servicing accounts in Broward and Dade Counties.
Work with electrical contractors on current and Upcoming projects.
Work with Project Managers, Estimators, Purchasing Agents and
Lighting Rep’s. Provide quotes and negotiate final pricing on BOM’s.
Work with inside sales force to ensure orders and deliveries are being
processed properly and delivered to meet customers request and
requirements. Interact with A/R & A/P personnel on status of existing
customers and manufacturers. Educate and present Recycling Services to
potential clients. Attended and completed Lutron Products seminar.
Work Trade shows.
Manufacturer’s Representative 2007-2009
Fox-Rowden-McBrayer: Deerfield Beach, FL
Manage and service all existing accounts in Dade County and the Florida
Keys. Accounts consist of all domestic distributors, OEM’s and all
export accounts. Provide sales support and conduct training and
certifications as needed. Call on end users at Jobsites to see projects thru
with domestic suppliers. Open Houses, Counter days, Lunch and Learns
and Trade Shows. Attend sales seminars and training with manufacturers.
Work with major exporters to capture sales and bids on overseas
projects. Help identify new profit centers for local distributors. Ensure
that proper inventory levels are being kept to capture market demands.

2. Work with key contractors to stay abreast of new and upcoming projects
where large opportunities will exist for major market penetration.
Identify and qualify new distribution opportunities.
Schools and training attended and completed:
Advance Ballast
GS Platform: Appleton, ATX, Curlee, McGill, OZ Gedney and Easy Heat
Caddy
Milbank
Priority Wire
Sola/Hevi-Duty
The Wattstopper
3M
Lines Represented: See Attached sheet.
Manufacturers Representative 2006- 2007
Covering Force Sales: Winter Haven, FL
Manage and service all accounts in Dade and Broward counties, identify
and set up new distributors, work with outside sales force of distributors
to capture sales and develop relationships with end users, conduct
product demonstrations and sales events, plan store displays and
merchandising, attend sales seminars/training at manufactures locations,
attend trade shows.
Lines Represented:
American Insulated Wire Corp.
BOSS Products
Jackson Safety
Johnson Level
Keson
Lift-All
Louisville Ladder
Marshalltown
REED
Sumner Mfg.
United Abrasives, Inc. / SAIT
Established new accounts
Increased sales with existing accounts.
Named Rep of the Year – Jackson Safety
Sales 2003-2007
Truck & Trailer USA: West Palm Beach, FL
Service all existing accounts, service retail customers, handle warranty
and service related issues, coordinate service appointments, order out of
stock / special order items, handle RGA's and demo products, and

3. participate in sales events, attend trade shows, provide input on product
lines, assist product research.
Assisted company in reaching the highest
Sales number in it’s history.
Increased product distribution
Increased service appointments
Manufacturer’s Representative 2000-2003
Russell Herig & Associates: Tampa, FL
Manage and service all existing accounts in Dade, Broward & West Palm
Beach territories. Establish new accounts, coordinate counter days, sale
events, and training. Conference with Outside sales forces to drive sales,
call on job sites. Attend trade shows and sales seminars. Conduct product
demonstrations, handle customer service and warranty issues, field
repairs
Lines Represented:
American Insulated Wire Company
CST- Berger
KNAACK/WEATHERGUARD
Louisville Ladders
Milton
MRO Solutions
Sumner Mfg.
Voltec
Wheeler-Rex Mfg.
Regained lost accounts.
Increased distribution and profit margins
General Manager 1998-2000
Terry’s Toppers: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sales, purchasing, inventory, pricing, training and customer service.
Trade shows, advertising, store opening/closing, employee scheduling,
electronic record keeping, shipping, deposits.
Increased client base.
Increased profit margins of used topper sales
Sales Manager 1997-1998
ROLL-N-LOCK Corp.: Pompano Beach, FL
Sales, account development/maintenance. Customer service, shipping
department, provide tech support and distributor training. In house
installations, electronic record keeping, attend trade shows, set up
displays.
Increased dealer/client base by 20%
Serviced domestic and international accounts.
Reduced operating expenses

4. 1994-1997 Sales Manager
Tip Top Toppers, Inc.: Pompano Beach, FL
Sales, new account development/maintenance, Advertising, customer
service, purchasing, inventory maintenance, installations. Attend sales
seminars/ trade shows.
Increased customer base and export sales
Produced highest sales in company history.
EDUCATION
Big Bend C.C.: Thessaloniki, Greece 1985-1987
Automotive High School: Brooklyn, NY 1975-1978
MILITARY BACKGROUND
U.S. Army: Various locations 1983-1998
• Graduated Field Artillery School
• Achieved Rank of Sergeant, E-5 in 2.5 years
• Graduated Electronics Communications School
• Graduated Primary Leadership Development Course
• Honorable Discharge in 1989
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
• Microsoft Office, Social Media, Internet Research.