Bill Bertrand

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President at One Automotive Group @ Chippewa Valley Mazda
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Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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A high-performance Sales & Operations Director able to develop the vision and execute the strategy, turning conceptual ideas into actionable plans and influencing change through improved training, client engagement, and exceptional commitment to service. I have a track record as a performance leader in the used car industry with extensive experience developing a diverse, positive and proactive culture. Strong problem-solving skills, client relations expertise, and collaborative leadership skills, able to quickly establish rapport and trust with teams, clients and investors to deliver on objectives. Deep background in automotive dealer operations, people management and sales leadership. A frequent speaker at national auto industry events and conferences, sharing innovative ideas on how to stay competitive in the used auto industry. In my current role as Platform Director for three successful dealer locations, I act as GM with an equity stake in all three brands, with responsibility for operations, P&L, leadership development and guiding the growth of the three franchises within a dealer group. I have delivered extraordinary results toward the success of every brand and dealer group throughout my career. A strong relationship builder, I have spearheaded giving programs to regional organizations through the different locations, created record breaking customer retention programs and built an online presence that delivered unprecedented volume and positive reviews. I am interested in networking, industry leadership engagement opportunities - including keynote presentations - and continuous growth. Connect with me via LinkedIn messaging.

Bill Bertrand's Current Company Details
Chippewa Valley Mazda

Chippewa Valley Mazda

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President at One Automotive Group
Bill Bertrand Work Experience Details
  • Chippewa Valley Mazda
    President
    Chippewa Valley Mazda Oct 2020 - Present
  • Morrie'S Automotive Group
    Platform Director | General Manager
    Morrie'S Automotive Group 2017 - Present
    Minnetonka, Mn, Us
    As GM, with an equity stake in three brands within Morrie's Automotive Group (Morrie’s Chippewa Valley Mazda, Volkswagen La Crosse and Audi La Crosse), I am responsible for operations, P&L, leadership development, and guiding the growth and development of the three franchises. Responsible for directing the marketing and coop budgets, guidelines and adherence to corporate standards, while inspiring and leading management teams to achieve aggressive goals.• Leading complete transformation at all three franchises, with significant growth in market share across all locations, achieving Most Improved Dealership awards in the nation and consistently maintaining position as the top two dealers statewide in new car market share• After implementing improved financial and sales forecasting processes, escalated profit pace by 30% • Serve as marketing director for all locations overseeing a combined $965K annually, with responsibility for all advertising throughout region, driving one dealership to the 7th largest used car dealer in the state of WI out of 3,150 dealers• Head of the leadership team that managed the purchase of the Audi/VW brands (2017), with ongoing management of the facility integration and land acquisition • In late 2017, piloted program and became first and only dealer in MAG to become a one point of contact dealer, implementing elimination of all BDC and F&I related staff while increasing finance and insurance PVR• Vastly decreased employee turnover to >10% annually through improved hiring, onboarding, and training• Oversee combined staff of 130 associates, 17 managers and four senior managers
  • Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda
    General Manager
    Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda 2009 - 2017
    Purchased 35% owner share in 2009, boosting every aspect of the location’s operations, from sales and profits in auto sales and the finance department, generating record-breaking revenue. Successfully implemented and managed the operation as an ecosystem, compensating mid and senior-level managers based on their, resulting in dramatic victory for the sales team and company. Hands-on working GM and servant leader, committed to being relevant and connected to operations, working alongside teams to achieve results.• Quadrupled the dealership’s revenues, increasing the service department and finance department total revenues and profits, as well; New car sales increased by 111%; used car sales by 121%, service profits by 163% and parts by 85%• Developed marketing strategies to grow brand, managing a five figure monthly marketing budget• Created a customer retention program that led to the highest service retention in the US for Mazda brand for three years in a row• Created strategic community outreach plan resulting in exceptional traffic and client retention through ongoing work with the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Red Cross• Spearheaded giving programs that gave the community the opportunity to nominate deserving families to receive vehicles as a holiday gift; identified collaborative partners with local television and media outlets to drive the program without cost to dealership• Built online presence to unprecedented volume with 1K reviews on Google and 4.5-star rating, after implementing a review rewards program centered on recognizing outstanding employees• Led restructure of sales business development center for the organization, restructuring the salesperson’s tasks and schedules to provide better coverage to the sales floor and eliminating BDC compensation; this process was adopted at the platform level, with all 17 brands in 2019• Consistently recognized as a top 10 car dealer in Wisconsin for volume sales
  • Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda
    Multi-Site General Manager | Partner
    Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda 2007 - 2009
    Assumed General Manager role for Morrie’s Minnetonka Mazda, with managerial oversite of the two other locations. • Collaboratively defined and implemented a multi-store transition from a negotiating dealership to a one-price model, which resulted in retention of 75% of tenured staff, improving the customer experience and increasing customer satisfaction to above national brand benchmarks for all locations. This process was duplicated in all stores within Morrie’s Automotive Group• Led automotive group in net to sales both years at Minnetonka Mazda by delivering a 4% +net to sales profit margin and profits of $1.7M+ annually• Collaborated with team management at all stores, reducing new car inventory levels at all locations to below 70 days market supply, resulting in a floor plan reduction of 35% over three franchises• Effectively increased used car sales within the largest dealership Morrie’s Minnetonka Mazda through effective and innovative sourcing of used cars and usage of V Auto software for marketing inventory
  • Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda
    General Manager
    Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda 2005 - 2007
    General Manager and minority operating partner (10%), overseeing the performance and growth of a small volume dealership in Western Wisconsin, with planning volume from the factory of 250 units annually. Managed all functions of the dealership in including operations, sales team development, marketing, and financial statements and reporting. The principal charge was to develop and establish a marketing presence and company culture in the emerging market• Tracked daily performance and identified areas for improvement in all business functions, providing accurate forecasting, budget and ROIs to owners• Developed processes and programs to foster employee growth, performance, and retention• Led all community affairs and involvement efforts including sponsorships, partnerships, events• Guided the brand reputation management program and involved in all escalated customer matters• In 2006, completed acquisition of Morrie’s LaCrosse Mazda; responsible for performance of both locations
  • Morrie’S Minnetonka Mazda
    Used Car Director
    Morrie’S Minnetonka Mazda 2004 - 2005
    Led as Used Car Director for the largest producing used car store in the 16-franchise dealership. Managed day to day operations, marketing, sales team development, forecasting, budgeting, inventory, and appraisals. • Managed appraisals but this store used car volume averaged 175 a month used and 125 new• Developed the skills and performance of a 24-member sales staff, providing group and one-on-one training to increase sales by 8% in one year
  • Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda
    Used Car Manager
    Morrie'S Chippewa Valley Mazda 2002 - 2004
  • Morrie’S Ford Lincoln Mercury
    Director Of Finance
    Morrie’S Ford Lincoln Mercury 2002 - 2002
  • Motorwerks Bmw
    Finance Director
    Motorwerks Bmw 1999 - 2001
    Bloomington, Minnesota, Us
  • Jackson Hole Motors
    Finance Director
    Jackson Hole Motors 1996 - 1999

Bill Bertrand Skills

Inventory Management Sales Customer Service Purchasing Negotiation Marketing Strategy Sales Process Automobile Customer Satisfaction Parts Dealers Reynolds Vehicles Outlook Microsoft Office Budgets Automotive Aftermarket Business Planning Continuous Improvement E Commerce Customer Retention Cold Calling Profit Pricing Dealer Management Forecasting Social Media Marketing B2b Selling F&i Automotive Sales Training Inventory Control Management Marketing Merchandising Leadership Team Building Sales Management Business Development Sales Operations Strategic Planning Operations Management Retail Warranty Team Management Deal Closure Leading Transformational Change Multi Site Operations Operations Process Improvement Strategic Partnerships

Bill Bertrand Education Details

  • San Francisco College Of Mortuary Science
    San Francisco College Of Mortuary Science
    Mortuary Sciences

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