Paul Haake Paul Haake

Conversion Specialist at TradePending (2025-06 – 2025-11)

Sold website Payment Calculator and Trade Valuation software to car dealerships

• Sold website Payment Calculator and Trade Valuation software to car dealerships
• 160% to goal October 2025
• Laid-off during corporate restructuring November 2025

Inside Regional Sales Manager at Dealer.com (2019-10 – 2025-04)

Operated as a fixer with strong recurring revenue generation and competitive sales performance

• Operated as a "fixer", averaging $200K+ in annual recurring revenue
• Relied on to work solo periodically while competing against other 2-person teams
• Approached new markets with campaign marketing based on new business and retention
• Collaborated with Sales Director building marketing strategies to follow changing landscape

Virtual BDC Manager at VinSolutions (2017-03 – 2019-09)

Managed Business Development Center operations with recruitment, process implementation, and revenue growth

• Recruited and provided personnel development for 50 seat BDC
• Conducted initial sales calls to grow pilot and successfully launched 62 Vin dealerships
• Proposed and Implemented Xtime Service BDC to increase revenue
• Created processes/pricing for new revenue stream with projected revenue of $450K by 2019

Launch Consultant II at VinSolutions (2017-03 – 2018-02)

Built and launched new VinSolutions CRM accounts with customer consultation

• Built and launched new VinSolutions CRM accounts
• Consulted with stores through scheduled calls to customize CRM processes

Internet / BDC Director at Hendrick Toyota/Chevy/Hummer – Hendrick Automotive Group (2007-08 – 2013-10)

Directed internet and business development center operations for high-volume dealership group

• Averaged 56% of total sales at 300+ unit per month store
• Coordinated website redesign for dealership name change and rebranding
• Initial BDC buildout for 5 rooftops including New, Used, Sales and Service
• Launched Vehicle Exchange Department at the store

Internet / BDC Director at Hendrick Toyota/Chevy/Hummer – Hendrick Automotive Group (2016-01 – 2017-02)

Directed internet and business development center operations

Freight Broker / New Business at Transportation Logistics Systems, Inc (2014-02 – 2015-12)

Managed existing freight brokerage accounts and developed new business opportunities

• Responsible for $160K book of business + New Business prospecting

Internet Manager/Special Projects at Molle Toyota (2013-11 – 2014-01)

Managed internet operations and special projects

BS in Business Communications – Northwest Missouri State University