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Denver Metropolitan Area

- Develop and execute a strategic vision for expansion and improvement of a franchise system encompassing 19 Locations and growing under the “Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta” brand.- Drive market expansion, foster brand innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the franchise network.- Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, exploring new markets, segments, and franchise models to enhance profitability.- Lead the creation and enforcement of… Show more - Develop and execute a strategic vision for expansion and improvement of a franchise system encompassing 19 Locations and growing under the “Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta” brand.- Drive market expansion, foster brand innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the franchise network.- Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, exploring new markets, segments, and franchise models to enhance profitability.- Lead the creation and enforcement of operational standards and best practices, promoting consistent quality and continuous improvement.- Build strong relationships with franchisees through a culture of collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect.- Represent and advocate for franchisee interests at industry events and with key stakeholders to - strengthen business relationships.- Direct financial strategies to maximize revenue, control costs, and optimize overall profitability of the franchise system.- Manage the annual budget process, ensuring strategic resource allocation and financial health.- Monitor and act on key performance indicators to address business challenges and align with strategic goals.- Stay informed on industry trends and competitive dynamics to position the brand for future growth and differentiation.- Lead and develop a high-performing executive team, emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to professional development.- Attract, retain, and develop talent, nurturing a workplace culture that encourages engagement and continuous learning. Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Maintain ultimate accountability for the client relationship and the retention efforts by engaging all relevant client stakeholders• Manage direct reports to best implement marketing strategies and campaigns• Responsible for managing existing contract terms, bonus requirements and contract renewal process.• Manage the development and delivery of recurring performance metrics, business reviews, key performance indicators and agreements• Develop and maintain a multi-year… Show more • Maintain ultimate accountability for the client relationship and the retention efforts by engaging all relevant client stakeholders• Manage direct reports to best implement marketing strategies and campaigns• Responsible for managing existing contract terms, bonus requirements and contract renewal process.• Manage the development and delivery of recurring performance metrics, business reviews, key performance indicators and agreements• Develop and maintain a multi-year strategic plan to support the growth of retail operations• Effectively utilize Power BI to present results and strategies• Provide new business opportunity and existing business growth reporting to assist Sr. Leadership with budgeting and forecasting• Coordinate dealership senior leadership with central services• Expense Management• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Work with associates to improve dealership performance levels during routine contacts • Conduct dealer contacts to review customer satisfaction/retention processes and dealership • Lead and manage 3 CustomerFirst Field Specialists and 1 CR Administrator to create a team environment in which associates feel empowered and equipped to effectively support all Denver Region retention efforts. • Communicate region, district, and dealer customer satisfaction and retention… Show more • Work with associates to improve dealership performance levels during routine contacts • Conduct dealer contacts to review customer satisfaction/retention processes and dealership • Lead and manage 3 CustomerFirst Field Specialists and 1 CR Administrator to create a team environment in which associates feel empowered and equipped to effectively support all Denver Region retention efforts. • Communicate region, district, and dealer customer satisfaction and retention performance• Work closely with field, TMS, other resources (i.e. J.D. Power), and dealership management to develop, coordinate, and communicate Sales and Service retention studies and resources. • Identify target customer retention dealers and coordinate region activities for improvement• Identify key dealer opportunities relating to the Future of Retail consumer experience both within Variable and Fixed Operations. • Work with CustomerFirst team, Denver Region Field Teams, and Dealer body to maximize ToyotaCare Redemption efforts leading to increased 1st Paid Service results including focus on ToyotaCare Plus results. • Administer and monitor expenses for related staff• Departmental associate training and development Show less

Denver, Colorado

• Create all customer and dealer facing marketing and incentives for 6 states and 71 dealers while maintaining a $75M marketing budget.• Implement incentives that drive sales and retention, resulting in 125,000 sales for the 2017 calendar year. A second-best in the Denver Regions history.• Create and monitor a general operations budget of more than $3M a month.• Lead a team of analysts & district managers in the sales process and dealer best practices to sustain the most effective… Show more • Create all customer and dealer facing marketing and incentives for 6 states and 71 dealers while maintaining a $75M marketing budget.• Implement incentives that drive sales and retention, resulting in 125,000 sales for the 2017 calendar year. A second-best in the Denver Regions history.• Create and monitor a general operations budget of more than $3M a month.• Lead a team of analysts & district managers in the sales process and dealer best practices to sustain the most effective sales force and marketing program in the industry.• Approve and implement all dealer associations and regional marketing activations within the 6-state region.• Develop a multi-platform marketing strategy to ensure maximum exposure in the market. Including Digital, print and grassroots activations.• Analyze historical data and industry KPIs to determine the best incentive and sales strategy that outperforms market conditions as well as competition.• Responsible for year over year market share growth. Attained a 2-point growth while in various roles at Toyota. Show less

Denver Colorado

• Identify areas of concern within a franchisee’s performance and operations and provide them corrective plans of action.• Properly draft and execute provisioned dealer contracts that hold franchisee’s accountable for deficiencies.• Assist and execute proposed Buy/Sell or new acquisitions of Dealerships within a 6-state territory. Executed 3 buy/sell transactions while in this role.• Ensure clear communication of all Toyota accounting and performance policies to all 71 dealers.•… Show more • Identify areas of concern within a franchisee’s performance and operations and provide them corrective plans of action.• Properly draft and execute provisioned dealer contracts that hold franchisee’s accountable for deficiencies.• Assist and execute proposed Buy/Sell or new acquisitions of Dealerships within a 6-state territory. Executed 3 buy/sell transactions while in this role.• Ensure clear communication of all Toyota accounting and performance policies to all 71 dealers.• Evaluate financial data and key performance indicators to provide guidance and comprehensive recommendations on how to improve our Dealers’ profitability and operations. • Collection and analysis of monthly dealership net profit estimates.• Analyze monthly composite financial statements to forecast and evaluate business needs related to departmental profitability, corporate compliance and • Analyze and review of financial statement trends for senior management.• Plan and execute Dealer consultations and reviews as necessary to support overall Area goals. Including meeting with large dealership entities like Berkshire Hathaway, AutoNation and Penske. Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Maximize sales of new Toyota vehicles, Genuine Toyota Accessories and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles.• Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas of $62M new vehicles and $20M Parts and accessories a month in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.• Serve as primary point of contact for all dealer and district vehicle sales related activities including training, incentives, marketing and sales objectives. • Build relationships with dealer principals, general managers, to communicate and administer… Show more • Maximize sales of new Toyota vehicles, Genuine Toyota Accessories and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles.• Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas of $62M new vehicles and $20M Parts and accessories a month in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.• Serve as primary point of contact for all dealer and district vehicle sales related activities including training, incentives, marketing and sales objectives. • Build relationships with dealer principals, general managers, to communicate and administer Toyota sales division policies, procedures and philosophies.• Engage and counsel dealership management regarding balanced operations, profitability, customer satisfaction, new and used vehicle sales, F&I departments and e-commerce, as well as most market representation issues.• Provide leadership through demonstrating quality interaction and support to TCUV, DSPM and Scion districtTeam members.• Exhibit good personal organization, time utilization and by applying managerial skills of planning, reviewing and effecting positive change. • Be available to all departments within the regional office to accomplish any required assignments in a timely, productive fashion with limited supervision. Show less

Denver, Colorado

• Maximize sales of new Toyota vehicles, Genuine Toyota Accessories, and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles.• Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas of $62M new vehicles and $20M Parts and accessories a month in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.• Serve as primary point of contact for all dealer and district vehicle sales related activities including training, incentives, marketing and sales objectives. • Build relationships with dealer principals, general managers, to communicate and administer… Show more • Maximize sales of new Toyota vehicles, Genuine Toyota Accessories, and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles.• Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas of $62M new vehicles and $20M Parts and accessories a month in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.• Serve as primary point of contact for all dealer and district vehicle sales related activities including training, incentives, marketing and sales objectives. • Build relationships with dealer principals, general managers, to communicate and administer Toyota sales division policies, procedures and philosophies.• Engage and counsel dealership management regarding balanced operations, profitability, customer satisfaction, new and used vehicle sales, F&I departments and e-commerce, as well as most market representation issues.• Provide leadership through demonstrating quality interaction and support to TCUV, DSPM and Scion districtTeam members.• Exhibit good personal organization, time utilization and by applying managerial skills of planning, reviewing and effecting positive change. • Be available to all departments within the regional office to accomplish any required assignments in a timely, productive fashion with limited supervision. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General