Marcus W. Nichols

100 Ridgeview Court

Grass Lake, Michigan 49240

Telephone: (517) 936 - 7051

Email:

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OBJECTIVE: To secure aManagement / Client Relations position to provide strategic sales and business development supportaimed at achieving growth and product diversity with new and existing customer base. Seeking opportunity to leverage sales experience with a globally poised organization that is in search ofsales growth with current and emerging markets abroad.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • OBS Elite Awarded for Highest Internet Sales Volume. Sonic Automotive Inc. (2012)
  • Developed and Managed Internet Sales and Marketing team composed of 5 people that achieved highest closing ratio and gross profit margins. Market Share Award (2012)
  • Finance and Insurance - highest product penetration award Developed Award winning Sales Template for identification and pursuit of Highest Sales Volume recognized by Sonic Automotive (2011)achieved by strategic sales and client retention functions of responsibility.
  • Developing a core client base relationship with contacts that have effectively positioned my client base interests with key forward business opportunities in excess of $20 million in annual sales pursuits.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

Entrepreneurial Self Motivated Effective Communicator Strategically Focused Sound Integrity Diligent Work Ethic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sonic Automotive Inc., Ann Arbor, MI. 04/11 - Present

Sonic Automotive Inc., A fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. A industry leader in Automotive retail sales as well as financial and insurance products for direct customers.

Internet Sales Manager - Ann Arbor Imports

  • Develop and Manage Internet Sales team to achieve high sales volume and gross profit margins.
  • Manage all incoming Sales inquiries for both local and global clients.
  • Identifying key functions of responsibility for my team and individual customer needs.

Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 09/10 –04/11

Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, The industry leader in designing sophisticated financial strategies providing total solutions offering advice for your entire financial life.

Client Associate - North America

Design detailed financial strategies for high net worth families including business owners, corporate executives, retirees, andpublicly traded small to mid-sized companies.

  • Specialize in New Client Development in both retail and institutional levels
  • Specializing in 401(K) retirement plans and benchmarking current providers
  • Global Markets Investment allocation research and diversification

ADVANCED SYNERGIES 3, LLC, Pinckney, MI. 12/09 -Present

Advanced Synergies 3, LLC A globally focused strategic business consultation firm supporting forward business strategies, acquisitions and strategic alignment on forward manufacturing and technology pursuits.

Sales Account Manager - North America

Provided Sales Account Management support for client based customers engaged with primary North American Automotive OEM sales activities.

  • Sales Account management responsibility for Ford Motor Company - Engine and Transmission Driveline Groups.
  • Sales Quotation and Applications Engineering support
  • Focused on procured machined castings, forgings, and injection molded composite applications
  • Support strategic business development planning on focused new business pursuits.
  • Pre-RFQ sales support to position client base opportunities for advanced project engagement

SEYMOUR FORD LINCON MERCURY, Jackson, MI. 3/07 - 9/10

Seymour Ford Lincoln Mercury, A south central Michigan Automotive Dealership who supports new and pre

Owned vehicle sales and service.

Sales and Leasing Professional

  • Highest Vehicle volume 2008
  • Ford Motor Co. Professionals Award for Customer Feedback
  • Highest Gross Profit Sales per unit 2006 - present

U.S.G. Corporation, Livonia, MI. 6/04– 03/07

USG, A globally based company that produces and distributes a vast array of building supplies on both residential and commercial levels.

Sales Account Manager - Tri- State Area

Provided Sales Account Management for clients and contractors with product and technical applications.

  • Sales Account manager for Michigan, Indiana, and Chicago
  • Sales Quotation and Applications Engineering support
  • Design and Solution specialist for commercial safety applications

EDUCATION:

Lawrence Technological University Graduate 2010

Bachelors Degree of Science in Business Administration

  • Business Administration
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Engineering Program (alternative energies)

WashtenawCommunity College Ann Arbor, MI 9/04 - 6/06

Associates Degree in Business Administration

  • Business Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • German I,II

PinckneyCommunityHigh School Graduate 2004

Advanced College Preparation Curriculum GPA 3.8

Skills:

  • Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
  • Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills
  • Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
  • Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized, dedicated, and committed to professionalism
  • Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.