Thulith Hewage

Results-driven automotive sales professional with 8+ years in the industry and a personal track record of $4M+ in sales volume over six years. Skilled at building rapport, understanding customer needs, presenting financing options, and closing deals that keep buyers coming back and referring others. Co-founded and helped run a dealership from launch to $2M+ in annual revenue in its first year, giving a full, ground-level understanding of the sales process, inventory, and financing that most sales reps never get.

Looking to bring that closing ability and product knowledge to a Car Sales Executive role.

DIRECTOR - Cars and Credit Canada - Edmonton, AB

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

Co-founded and helped launch a used vehicle retail business, taking responsibility for the operational, commercial, financial, and relationship-management functions required to establish and grow the company.

• Launched the business with approximately $65,000 in initial equity and grew it to $2M+ in annual revenue within approximately one year.
• Oversaw vehicle acquisition strategy, purchasing, inventory management, reconditioning, pricing, and retail sales operations.
• Built and managed relationships with auctions, financing companies, lenders, suppliers, and service vendors.
• Worked directly with lenders to structure customer financing and manage financial risk across the business.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR — RETAIL - Credit Auto Canada - Edmonton, AB

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

Managed key operational and commercial functions for a growing automotive retail operation, with responsibility across inventory, sales, financing, vendors, and vehicle preparation.

• Managed vehicle inventory acquisition, purchasing decisions, and reconditioning through to retail readiness.
• Developed relationships with auctions, suppliers, lenders, and financing companies.
• Managed sales operations, customer negotiations, and financing applications with lending partners.
• Evaluated vehicle condition, market value, and profitability to guide acquisition decisions.

OPERATIONS MANAGER - Loblaw Companies Limited - Alberta

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Managed retail operations in a large-scale corporate environment, developing foundational experience in operational planning, customer service, staff coordination, and business performance.

• Managed day-to-day retail operations and coordinated staff and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitored performance, addressed operational issues, and maintained customer service standards.
• Built foundational experience working within corporate policies, procedures, and performance goals.

Bachelor of Science - Economics - University of Alberta