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843 N Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(520) 954-4627
Matthew Appell
Work Experience:
DriveTime, Mesa, AZ Fleet Services Vendor Manager February 2015-current
Negotiate national vendor agreements with national accounts that meet company needs and save money
Facilitate positive working relationship between DriveTime and national vendors by continuous
communication with their national representatives
Generate reports to show spend with vendors for better rates and rebates
Promptly handle all vendor issues and report solutions to senior management
Identify vendor needs for dealerships and sign up vendors to assist sales lots
Helped save DriveTime around 8 million dollars in claims cost year over year by negotiating great rates
and rebates with our national vendors
Create and maintain a close relationship with dealership management
Perform claim audits and reports to assist dealerships that are below standards
Maintain inventory standards through fleet quality control
Assist vendors with payment issues through communication with AP department
DriveTime, Mesa, AZ Customer Relations Manager March 2014-February 2015
Spent 3 months at the dealership learning to sell, underwrite, and manage the retail aspects
of DriveTime
Improved DriveTime’s BBB rating from a B to an A+ through timely and satisfactory handling of
complaints
Managed customer relations department
Handled the most escalated customer issues for the company
Responded to and resolved customer complaints on social media and review sites
Sold customers on the best solution for both DriveTime and the customer
Interviewed potential employees for the department
Trained and developed agents in all aspects of the department
Flexi Compras, Tempe, AZ General Manager June 2012-March 2014 Oversee store operations
Led the district in sales and profit for 2013
Train all employees on effectively selling our program to potential customers
Ensure weekly and Monthly sales and collections goals are met
Review and respond to weekly and monthly revenue reports to maximize profitability
Schedule employees for effective store operations
Maintain a symbiotic relationship between Flexi and our partner location
Aaron’s, Chandler, AZ Sales Manager December 2010-April2012 Oversee all activities in the sales and marketing department
Implement daily and weekly sales plans to meet regional goals
Generate new sales through various marketing approaches
Led the district in sales for 2011
Handle all customer service issues promptly and effectively
Rent-A-Center, Phoenix, AZ Store Manager June 2008-September 2010 Responsible for all store operations
Execute daily and weekly sales plans
Order products as determined by store needs and projected sales
Train all employees in sales and credit procedures
Increased store revenue by 30% in 2009
Education: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Minor in Sociology