Greg Grimes Email & Phone Number

Altoona, Pa, Us

Serving the automotive, motorcycle, power sports, RV and water craft industries since 1995. With an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. This is the highest rating that the BBB awards.Further we have also been awarded Accredited Company status with the Better Business Bureau. This Accreditation means that our approach to business ethics mirrors the BBB’s highest guidelines which are to: build trust, advertise honestly, tell the truth, be transparent, honor promises and safeguard privacy.We meet or exceed all insurance requirements for the states and jurisdictions in which we operate.Nationwide roadside assistance is automatically included with all of the service contracts that we offer. Our service contracts are honored by repair facilities nationwide.www.mechanicschoicewarranty.com

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Medford, Or, Us

Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Us

All duties necessary for directing sales and sales operation activities for the company’s largest region and book of business. Recruit, hire, train and coach 12-15 area managers Act as liaison with external vendors/partners

Responsible for and accountable to all sales department effort, activity and results including, NC, UC, F&I & Internet strategy, training and production.Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by implementing and supporting indoctrinated processes. Recruited and developed new sales and finance associates.Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating employee incentive sales contests.

Training and support of dealer partners in all aspects of variable operations.Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for F&I, sales and customer service.Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.Collaborated with Dealer Principals to improve performance and grow sales.Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting bottom-line profitability with strong growth.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Day to day leadership duties required for an organization comprising of 450+ associates, 8 dealerships, 7 brands, body, collision, wholesale parts distribution, variable, fixed and BDC retailing 800+ units per month.Assisted in building a Toyota store from traditionally finishing 3rd-5th in the market to number 1 YTDTurned a Mazda store from dead last to first in zone.Implemented Lexus Plus at two Lexus stores and have ramped both stores from "off the radar" to market leading garage share across luxury brands.Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.Collaborated with various departments to identify operational challenges and plan corrective actions.

Plano, Tx, Us

Measured key performance indicators, tracking weekly and quarterly volume and revenue figures to meet targets.Exceeded sales targets through effective marketing and negotiation strategies.Forecasted product sales and achieved quarterly and annual sales objectives.Established productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned dealership accounts.

Schaumburg, Il, Us

Trainer and development agent representing Zurich philosophies and products.Built double digit territory growth within only six calendar months.Train F&I, sales, service and management as to the full featured benefits of our Streamlined Selling System.Teamed with sales managers and sales consultants to create positive atmosphere, resulting in maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Work in concert with OEM representatives, Dealer Principals and department staff to develop specific metrics and behavioral checks and balances in order to track success and maintain accountability to revenue and quality based goals in Variable and Fixed Operations, specifically through focusing on the Purchase Experience/CSI, Internet Sales, Marketing, Retention and Employee Enthusiasm.Enhance profitability across all business units of the Franchised Automobile Dealership through focusing on culture, environmental, cross-training, employee development and the client's experience.Developed effective approaches to tap employees' potential and build competencies to achieve employer's goals.

Returned to the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown to complete my degree as well as complete my athletic career. https://youtu.be/FJAxivfJl5Q?feature=shared

North Hills, New York, Us

Consultative selling of "on demand" software products to dealers, including DMS, electronic contracting, electronic application submission, electronic desking and electronic menu tools.Coordinated full sales operations within assigned region and managed 4 sales specialists and 2 dealer performance advocatesEstablished plans for pursuing new customer groups and product opportunities.

London, Gb

Development and management of a Division best, 60+ dealership finance portfolio in Western and Central Pennsylvania producing over $40,000,000 in retail installment contracts per year through earning new accounts as well as developing existing accounts.Traveled to customer sites with sales representatives to meet and help close deals through effective persuasion.Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals bringing exceptional talent and well-developed skills to already successful sales division.

ALL aspects of fixed and variable starting in the wash bay finishing in salesBuilt and maintained knowledge of evolving product and service offerings to promote additional sales to existing customers.Generated quotes, processed payments and documented customer communications.Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.This was my family's 3rd generation dealership

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology/Communications

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