Chris Mann Email & Phone Number

Orange County, California Area

Lead all activities for automotive OEM chemical programs and align business planning with the strategic goals of the OEM partner. Build/maintain sustainable relationships with executive decision makers to sustain and grow the automotive specialty chemical portfolio.

Aliso Viejo, Ca

Engage automotive OEM decision makers to partner on complex connected vehicle business initiatives. Understand and drive required change to support and mold connected solutions based on customer needs. - Oversee development of OEM commercial telematics and consumer connected vehicle programs working with Product Management, Engineering, OEM stakeholders, Sales Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Project Management Teams. - Signed 5 year $20M business agreement with Mitsubishi FUSO commercial trucks for connected vehicle program.

Torrance, Ca

Developed strategic and tactical sales plans for long and mid-range business plans to achieve accessory product sales performance objectives totaling over $200M annually. Analyzed key performance metrics to determine sales opportunities for Field Sales Offices and Dealers and provide guidance for sales and profit improvements. Led Regional Sales teams to achieve annual shared corporate and Dealer objectives. - Developed digital and print marketing concepts and executed launch activities for Lexus and Toyota Divisions.- Trained on and implemented improved retail sales process concepts to effectively incorporate accessory products into the retail vehicle sales process for over 200 Toyota and Lexus Dealers. - Worked closely with supplier partners and product development teams on product features, sales and marketing plans, and provided voice of customer and Dealer feedback. - Regularly presented to small, medium and large sized groups of Dealers, Field Sales Staff, and HQ Staff. - Achieved over 20 straight months of year over year sales increases with Lexus through development and implementation of sales and marketing promotions and targeting key product growth opportunities.

Torrance, Ca

Created future vehicle accessory plans for Toyota / Lexus / Scion brands. Researched competing automotive OEM’s and market data to understand the market segment, then developed a business case for each plan. Maintained database of all product plans including features, pricing, and competitive data. Main point of contact for NA planning department with Toyota Motor Corporation Japan Overseas Accessories Division. - Regularly presented vehicle accessory plans and supporting research to large corporate audiences from various Toyota affiliates. - Actively participated in program development teams to guide design, features, and timing to market, and coordinate with Japan.- Developed the most successful accessory plan for any Toyota or Lexus vehicle, the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser, consisting of over 35 unique products and eventually generating over $1,000 in sales per vehicle sold totaling $220M over a 9 year lifecycle.

Portland, Oregon Area

Improved new vehicle market share above national levels in the Region. Consistently helped dealers achieve retail sales objectives in all aspects of the retail dealer organization. - Assisted Dealers and Dealer marketing associations develop Tier 2 and 3 marketing plans to grow retail vehicle sales and fixed operations sales. - Conducted weekly in-dealership sales meetings to communicate regional sales strategy. - Facilitated product training through new product introductions as well as ongoing training on current products. - Consulted with Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales, Service and Parts Managers to improve financial as well as personnel efficiency, which led to achievement of Dealer recognition awards.