1. ERIC J. BLIHOVDE
506 West Bend Drive | Nashville, TN 37209 | 615.589.5291
cars4sale.ericb@aol.com
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Looking to obtain a position as an outside sales executive or account manager where I can use
my experience and creativity to contribute to the bottom line and build long-term customer
relations in a small or medium-sized company. Willing to relocate.
Strategic Marketing * Contract Negotiations * Relationship Management * Customer Focused
Charismatic and results-oriented sales professional with over 25 years of experience and a proven
reputation in the automotive sales industry. Articulate, creative and persuasive in dealing with
management, team members and diverse clientele. Track record of achievement in building and
maintaining customer relationships. Strong decision-making, leadership and marketing skills.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 Exceptional Written/Verbal Communication New Business Development
 Competitive: Goal & Profit Oriented Extensive Network
 Account Management Extensive Dealership
Experience
 Sales Management Customer Focused-Sales
Strategies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Downtown Nashville Nissan | Nashville, TN | June 2014 – present
Sales / Internet Sales Manager
 Recognized for outstanding sales, service and consistent leadership in reaching company goals
 Outpace monthly performance goals by 20% (on average)
 Grow internet sales by 10% with upgrades by identifying key buying influencers
 Cultivate a high-performance culture
 Retain customer loyalty by performing with a high degree of professionalism and service
Action Nissan | Nashville, TN | September 2000 – June 2014
Sales Professional
 Repeat business winner with proven track record of surpassing sales performance goals
 Implement sales, marketing and business development initiatives to consistently rank among top
producers
 Chosen to lead and educate sales team and customers on LEAF – America’s best-selling electric
car
 Won Top Sales Person Award 10 times in 14 years
 Keep an active social media presence to reach new and repeat customers
 Earned significant bonuses every quarter

2. Earl Dunn Pontiac/Buick/GMC | Madison, TN | September 1998 – September 2000
Sales Professional
 Exceeded monthly sales quotas on average of 10%
 Proficiently sold a wide range of used vehicles, all makes and models
 Attended auto auctions to research and buy suitable vehicles
 Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements
 Maintained above average repeat business rates from established customers
Crown Ford | Nashville, TN | May 1987 – September 1998
Sales Manager / Sales
 Led sales team to outpace sales metrics through sales training programs
 Coached individual performances to exceed sales expectations from 15% to 25%
 Proficiently sold a wide range of used vehicles, all makes and models
 Attended auto auctions to research and buy suitable vehicles
 Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements
 Partner with sales team and management to position dealership as #1 in region
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL
General Studies – 1985 – 1987
~ References Available Upon Request ~