Austin Mekelburg

Finance Manager with 9+ years of automotive sales and finance experience across in-person and digital retail. Generated $1.35M+ in F&I gross in 2025 while maintaining strong compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Skilled in deal structuring, lender relationships, CIT management, and dealership operations. Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems.

Finance Manager at BMW/MINI of Loveland (2024 – 2026)

• Maintained a $2,350+ PVR while prioritizing compliance and customer satisfaction
• Partnered with sales managers on deal structuring, desking, and negotiations to maximize profitability
• Managed CIT and fund delays to keep deals moving and minimize dealer chargebacks
• Built and maintained relationships with bank reps and manufacturer representatives to secure favorable lender terms
• Applied deep knowledge of lender guidelines and deal structuring to optimize profit on every deal
• Proficient in Tekion and DriveCentric; experienced with CDK and VinSolutions

Senior Sales Associate at BMW/MINI of Loveland (2023 – 2024)

• Maintained a constant presence on the sales floor to proactively address customer needs
• Engaged browsing customers to identify buying preferences and guide them to the right vehicle
• Educated customers on new model-year vehicles and walked them through the ordering process
• Managed inbound calls and internet leads, converting inquiries into scheduled appointments
• Awarded Salesman of the Year

Sales Associate at Camping World of Longmont (2021 – 2023)

• Guided customers to the right floorplan through needs-based, open-ended questioning
• Generated new business through referrals, proactive prospecting, and outbound sales calls
• Maintained an active CRM pipeline for portfolio management and customer follow-up
• Attended RV shows and training seminars to stay current on product knowledge and industry contacts

Sales Associate at Mini of Loveland (2019 – 2021)

Sales Chat Associate at Constant Contact (2017 – 2019)

B.S. in Computer Information Systems – Colorado State University