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Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Oversee sales of existing company vehicles, retired from employee fleet, to 78 different dealerships nationally, while strengthening collaborative relationships both in-person and virtually.
• Conduct systematic visits to dealerships and body shops throughout regional territory to support relationships and resolve concerns regarding distribution management of vehicles, company vehicle repair, and asset.
• Foster and lead relationships with 3 of the 6 major vehicle distribution centers (East Coast) in order to maintain timely delivery and execution of vehicle distribution throughout the Central Region.
• Manage administration of all employee vehicles, including building, ordering, and delivering of cars to 100% of employees in the Central Region (17 states).
• Establish and sustain relationships with more than 200 employees of BMW NA and BMW Financial Services, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement new vehicle guidelines quarterly, involving frequent travel to Maryland (Vehicle Distribution Center), Ohio (BMW Financial Services) and New Jersey (headquarters).

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

• Managed the appraisal process for all pre-owned vehicles for trade-in or sale.
• Managed all vendors regarding pre-owned vehicles that were traded in, including vehicle upgrades and repairs.
• Supervised the closing of vehicle purchases, alongside internal counterparts, to maximize and drive profitable sales.
• Leveraged customer management tools to maintain relationships with new car purchasers, plus prospective and existing customers, resulting in reinforced loyalty and engagement.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

• Achieved #1 rating, company-wide, in DealerRater and customer satisfaction index based on customer feedback.
• Demonstrated vehicle components and benefits to new car purchasers through in-home delivery process.
• Ensured consumer satisfaction with follow-up conversations and correspondence in regard to their vehicle purchase.
• Oversaw a team of maintenance porters to ensure vehicles were detailed and passed pre-delivery inspection.

Westmont, Illinois, United States

• Certified in Auto Nation Financial Services Manager Training.
• Maintained strong relationships with customers through follow-up conversations via email, phone, and survey, ensuring customer satisfaction as the top priority.
• Demonstrated vehicle components and benefits to customers for both Audi and Mercedes-Benz purchases.
• Educated and trained staff on features and specifications included in new vehicle and model releases.
• Assisted sales team in closing vehicle purchases by demonstrating and communicating features and other benefits.