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LotVantage is the leading provider in digital marketing solutions for Automotive, Marine, Powersports, RV, Trailer and Outdoor Power Equipment dealerships. LotVantage’s focus on sites that consumers frequently visit, but are labor intensive for dealerships to manage strategically provides dealerships with a syndicated local, national and social presence.

Through engaging in powerful conversations, sharing knowledge and expertise, and bringing energy and positive focus to every situation, provided the catalyst for individuals and organizations to continue the process of moving forward and maximizing performanceMotivated sales and service teams and provide them with multiple "quick wins" to increase performance. Using the power of individual ownership and employee engagement, helped to create sustainable improvements and true cultural changeResponsible for coaching cross-functional departments to improve overall customer experience.Delivered and implemented BMW and Mercedes-Benz corporate programs to dealers and dealer groups

Envy Create is a leading international agency and experiential marketing company that works with many of the world's leading Brands, such as Microsoft, Vodafone, Technicolor, Ericsson, Nokia, LG, Virgin, Lego, Home Depot and many otherCore Activities:Events: road shows, product launches, proprietary events, conferences, and trade shows Exhibitions: B2B and B2CExperiential: immersive, interactive, social, emotional campaigns

Responsible for the engagement and acquisition of priority large dealer groups onto the eBay Vehicle sales platformProvide accurate forecast of future scale and opportunity while gaining client commitment to deliver competitive selection, pricing and product selection on eBay Vehicles platformNegotiate merchant contracts to secure long term commitmentDevelop a consistent pipeline of priority targets

Excelled at presenting eBay’s selling strategy to 3000+ Represented eBay in industry trade shows, speaking events Consult the account management and dealer consultant teams how to manage relationships, to problem solve and improve customer operations

Launched $6.3M retail operation generating over $800K in gross profit during the first year of operationFull P&L and FP&A responsibilities in addition to hiring and managing staffBuilt aftermarket accessory catalog to provide additional revenue channel for the Smart brand and create repeat businessResponsible for event marketing, direct mail marketing, e-commerce to promote awareness of the brand Sustained growth through economic downturn by creating pre-owned opportunities

Handle all responsibilities related but not limited to acquiring, responding and conversion of internet inquiries to vehicle salesMaintain dealerships web sites and vendor relationsReport and track call volume, leads to sales conversions, lease retention rates. Improve/increase lease maturities and overall dealership salesSolely responsible for all Internet Marketing, including automated calling systems and collaboration with direct mailingsOverall productivity of the Business Development Center. Coaching, training, motivation and development of all BDC personnel as well as the daily operation & productivity of the Business Development Center

Increased sales revenues by 54% during first year of management, setting and maintaining sales records for the internet sales departmentLaunched successful marketing campaigns, yielding the most customer leads in 2006 in the NY regionServed as a member of the National Internet Advisory Committee for Mercedes-Benz USA that developed ideas, constructed workplans and drove implementation

Created processes, call guides and reference materials to support the Mercedes-Benz Manhattan sales departmentLed Business Development Sales team in sales, set and held the sales record for two yearsInaugural member during the implementation of the BDC from inception to production

Called prospective clients to introduce new products and services as well as close sale for Lynk's first ever inside sales teamManaged over 250 new and established active accounts maintaining high-level business-to-business relationshipsCreated marketing material and sales collateral for new and existing programs, products and services

Chosen to work in pioneering programs to retain and increase E*Trade's affluent client basisSelected to participate in E*Trade's first public retail outletLeveraged expertise to assist in training key personnel including senior management