Brady Allender

Sales and operations management professional with nearly 30 years of experience in sales leadership, customer relationship management, business operations, inventory, purchasing, and team development. Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships, generate repeat and referral business, negotiate profitable transactions, and lead employees toward strong performance and customer satisfaction. Extensive background in automotive, equipment, service, and industrial environments with a hands-on understanding of day-to-day business operations.

Sales Manager at River City Auto & Equipment Sales (2005-01 – Present)

• Led daily dealership sales and business operations, including customer relationships, inventory, purchasing, and employee performance.
• Built and maintained long-term customer relationships that generated repeat business and referrals.
• Negotiated vehicle and equipment purchases and sales with a strong focus on profitability.
• Managed inventory and purchasing decisions to support sales goals and customer demand.
• Resolved customer concerns, supported deal completion, and maintained a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored employees while improving sales execution and overall operational performance.

Sales Manager at Allender Auto Service & Sales (1995-01 – 2019-01)

• Managed customer sales, business operations, and customer service for an established automotive sales and service business.
• Developed lasting customer relationships through dependable service, clear communication, and follow-through.
• Handled customer needs from initial contact through sale or service completion, supporting repeat and referral business.
• Managed purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory, scheduling, and operating priorities.
• Resolved customer concerns while balancing customer satisfaction with business profitability.

Additional Experience

Supervised fabrication shop operations, manufactured custom trailers and truck flatbeds, performed structural steel and bridge work, installed fiber optic drop-bury systems, and operated heavy equipment while maintaining a strong safety record.

High School Diploma – Batesville High School

Certificate in Welding & Blueprint Reading – Tulsa Welding School