Rick Brems Email & Phone Number

"Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. We designed our emission-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible. We hope they you to do the same"

Greater Detroit Area

Highland Park IL, Detroit MI

Warren MI

Lake Orion, Michigan

• Launched and operated a small automotive supply business serving new car dealerships throughout Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee; acted as an ongoing consultant to dealers and maintained complete oversight of retail sales.
• Led day-to-day company operations and revenue generation of a five-person team; established tactical direction and implemented innovative sales techniques along with competitive marketing strategies to consistently.
• Actively prospected new business and profit centers through cold calling, referral generation and networking; negotiated and closed news accounts and identified additional sales opportunities within existing accounts.
• Cultivated strong relationships with existing clients; maintained high customer satisfaction ratings through personal visits, employee training and on-time product delivery.
• Built a cohesive staff through quality recruiting, hiring, training and retention practices in an effort to maximize bottom-line performance.
• Promoted company brand and services at national tradeshows; designed and facilitated presentations in vendor booths at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and Specialty Equipment Manufacturers.

Howell, MI

• Acquired, maintained and enhanced key client accounts for a distributor of drive lane chemicals to new car dealerships.
• Developed new business opportunities within existing accounts; met with clients to understand their ongoing initiatives and objectives and formulated solution-based strategies to meet client needs.
• Strengthened client relationships through on-site visits, extensive product knowledge and immediate responses to customer requests and feedback.
• Conducted training seminars to drive business and motivate staff.
• Established regular service routes with clients to repair and maintain equipment; scheduled appointments, maintained appropriate inventory and supply levels and independently performed skilled work.Selected.
• Consistently increased account base throughout tenure.

Kansas City MO

• Ensured the profitability of two automotive dealerships by overseeing the various departments including sales, service, financing, parts, accounting and administration; maintained direct responsibility for strategic.
• Planned and managed annual sales budgets; provided strategic leadership for marketing and sales plans, developed individual and dealership revenue objectives and goals and controlled and maintained expenses.
• Implemented training programs and recruiting, interviewing, staffing, scheduling and new hire orientation processes to ensure each department met financial goals.
• Created promotional service prices to capture and increase market share.
• Designed and implemented service and maintenance menu systems.Selected Accomplishments:
• Launched the opening of a new satellite service center to handle customer overflow and used car sales.

Memphis, TN

• Initially hired as a Management Trainee and Service Consultant for a high-volume Lexus dealership; rapidly promoted to Service Director to open a new dealership with complete oversight of all service operations.
• Oversaw the construction and grand opening of the dealership; recruited, hired and trained service staff, designed department policies and procedures and developed service and maintenance menus for up-sells.
• Prepared and monitored an annual operating budget of $700K; developed cost center objectives, coordinated workflow to maximize profits and controlled expenses.
• Ensured ongoing compliance with federal, state and local regulations; trained staff on operating policies and procedures and enforced safety requirements at all times.
• Cultivated strong manufacturer relationships; negotiated best rates on parts and oversaw transactions to ensure timely and accurate client service.
• Provided exceptional service to clients; consulted with customers on repairs, resolved customer complaints, processed warranty claims and ensured the payment of warranty claims from the manufacturer.Selected.

Education record

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Dual Degree In Marketing And Management

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Automotive Marketing