Robert Maiolo
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Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV at Southgate Automotive
Location: Reynella East, South Australia, Australia 16 work roles 2 schools
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Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV
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Reynella East, South Australia, Australia

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Robert Maiolo is listed as Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV at Southgate Automotive, based in Reynella East, South Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Robert Maiolo.

Robert Maiolo previously worked as Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV at Scl Automotive and Director at Reynella Mazda. Robert Maiolo holds Foundations Of Directorship from Australian Institute Of Company Directors.

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Diverse expertise in leadership through traditional and non-traditional revenue streams. Having had to negotiate challenging market and economic forces such as GFC, COVID and Royal Commission into Banking, adapting and handling change, regulatory forces and compliance to maintain staff retention, motivation and performance along with bottom-line budgetary expectations.Responsible for diverse and varying departments uniquely different in revenue streams and staffing requirements I have been able to establish sound strategy development, critical thinking along with change management and the ability to pivot when markets or external factors changed.Responsible to grow revenue and customer satisfaction while introducing new technology such as CRM/DMS, tracking and recording platforms, and daily, weekly and monthly reporting tools. Requiring onboarding and coaching to ensure uptake and engagement by new and old staff to reach and exceed KPIs. Understanding internal/external stakeholders and providing leadership and influence to ensure all work towards the purpose, values and goals of the organisation. An emotionally intelligent listener who ensures the diversity of opinions and beliefs comes together through strategy and action. Taking strategy and policy and effectively communicating it clearly to the staff to promote high-performance teams, resulting in achieving the strategic goals set by the organisation. A passion for people & culture and big picture thinking. A purpose-driven leader through values and clarity of language. Authenticity Genuine Care Courage"To positively inspire and coach others to achieve their potential, which may be higher than they choose to believe."My leadership style would be described as coaching and mentoring giving individuals the confidence and courage to succeed on their own, however comfortable with making mistakes and asking for support to one day become leaders in their own right. As a values-based, purpose-driven leader I pride myself on getting the best out of people. Executive Skills:Building high-performance teams.Development and implementation of commercial and broader business strategies.Strategy and business development, operational planning and execution.Development and implementation of internal-external sales and marketing strategies and operations.Relationships across all levels of organisations: government, major partners and sponsors and national supply chain networks.Extensive network and key relationships within various industries.

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Southgate Automotive
Southgate Automotive
Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV
Reynella East, SA, AU
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Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | Gwm | Ldv

Current

Reynella, South Australia, Au

Dec 2022 - Present

Director

Current

Reynella, South Australia, Au

Dec 2022 - Present

Dealer Principal

Current

Reynella, South Australia, Au

Dec 2022 - Present

Dealer Principal

Current

Reynella, South Australia, Au

Dec 2022 - Present

Director

Current

Reynella, South Australia, Au

Dec 2022 - Present

General Manager | Sales

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

General Manager

Paradise Mazda is one of Australia’s most awarded Mazda dealers winning Mazda Master Dealer status 26 times. An iconic SA family business operating for over 65 years. Selling over 2000 new and used vehicles pa, servicing & repairing over 18,000 vehicles pa.Reporting directly to the owner on developing and executing growth strategies for a $90+ million turnover operation responsible for over 85 staff and $15+ million in trading stock, services and commercial assets. Directly responsible for bottom-line P&L, full operational performance including HR policy and financial resources, people & culture optimisation, compliance and regulatory control, marketing, stakeholder management and COVID adaptation and recovery.A leader of 5 departments (3 sites) with 7 direct reports. New, Used Sales, Finance and Insurance, Service and Parts.• Governance implementation to amplify business accountability and performance through short, medium and long term strategy • Budget control, forecasting and KPI achievements of a multi-million dollar portfolio in collaboration with the owner and CFO • Business strategy and processes, people and culture development, sales results, financial management, facilities and customer satisfaction • Continual development of succession planning, including effective recruitment (hiring) and performance management• Multi-million dollar planning, development and execution of facility renovations and additions to meet manufactures guidelines• Overcome government and legislative reform with regards to the banking royal commission and COVID-19 adaption and response• Resolving escalated customer complaints ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction is obtained as well as business viability• Achieving manufacturers and company performance targets whilst optimising business profitability • Major stakeholder engagement ^ Manufacturer ^ Financier ^ Insurance ^ Key suppliers ^ Industry bodies ^ Sponsorships

Aug 2017 - Aug 2022

General Sales Manager

Providing leadership for 3 departmental Managers and 17 frontline sales staff. Development and execution of sales and customer experience strategy. Developing and maintaining annual business budgets and plans along with key business KPIs for New, Used, Aftermarket and Finance and Insurance departments. i.e GP$ per unit, efficiency & productivity, penetration and income per contract to name a few. Meeting with department managers to plan and implement strategic objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.Achieving Mazda Australia and business performance targets whilst optimising dealerships' profitability. Recruitment and monitoring of the performance of the department managers, holding monthly, weekly and daily sales meetings and conducting sales training.Lead, coach, train and motivate the sales leaders and teams to achieve excellent results and standards of customer service through a customer-first focused culture.Creating good working relationships with Mazda Australia personnel and other key stakeholders within the business.Development of digital marketing strategy new website, social media Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube, TV, radio and print media. Implementation and management of internal database (CRM) to ensure the retention and engagement of customers and staff, by implementing strategic sales and follow-up campaigns.Creating positive ROI advertising and marketing strategies. Meeting with key suppliers to ensure quality and cost viability for the dealership.

Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

New Car Sales Manager – Fleet, Retail And Hsv

City Holden #1 Holden Dealer in Australia both retail and fleet. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Holden (GM) state office. Responsible for the bottom line result for multiple departments and sites and 10 frontline staff. Responsible for retail and fleet (B2B) sales and gross profit growth along with finance & after-market penetration across 3 departments.Achieve departmental sales KPI's and targets – volume, gross profit and customer satisfaction (CX).Promote manager involvement through double open/close with new customers.Lead the individuals and team to realise the full potential of each person.Utilise one on one coaching to focus on key improvement areas identified in reports.Ensure all sales contracts are correctly and accurately completed according to dealership policy and standards.Adhere to Holden standards and maintain dealership appearance, attendance, behaviour, privacy and occupational health and safety policies.

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

New Car Sales Manager – Retail And Hsv

Morning meetings as per daily catch-up guidelines. Road 2 a Sale process is followed with a focus on finance introductions (sign in and out) and accompanied test drives and appraisals to maximise the customer experience.Accountability of the Sales Team against KPI's, state national benchmarks: Monitor test drives booked and recorded in CRM. Measure and follow up unsold sales pipeline. Measure and follow up Internet leads appointed vs. unappointed ratios. Appointments are recorded in CRM. Monitor the gross position of the individual salesperson and manage accordingly. Ensure follow-ups/to do’s and open events are completed in CRM.Identify finance, insurance and aftermarket sales opportunities to ensure Business Managers and After Market, personnel are involved with the customer.Monitor Sales Team customer satisfaction reports to coach and improves customer service. Review individual salespeople and identify why we lost the deal and what could be done better next time. Sales training and coaching on product knowledge of the Sales Team

Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

Branch Manager-Nailsworth

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Assistant Fleet Manager

Adelaide, Sa, Au

CMI Toyota (CMV Group >$1b turnover) is one of Australia’s highest volume Toyota dealers and one of the largest Fleet Sales departments nationally. Reporting to the Fleet Manager.Business to business (B2B) relationships with major fleet accounts and fleet management organisations, such as:Australian Redcross - SA Water - Fleet SA - State Government - SAPOL - TOLL - Leaseplan - Maxxia - Transfield Services - Burnside Council.Large tender quote preparation and delivery.Identifying and gaining new business growth through a sustained strategy of networking, cold calling, mailing, following up referrals/leads and keeping abreast of competitors strategies.Maintaining a high knowledge level about Toyota and competitor products and vehicles.The ability to understand and communicate to clients the cost benefits through a needs analysis among the product range. (the whole of life costs)Understanding the customer's objectives (B2C), buying criteria and decision making processes and forming long term business partnerships in order to leverage future transactions/ purchases.Identifying and exceeding the needs of clients through providing in-depth advice and service through assisting in the selection and purchase process of a new vehicle.Conducting product demonstrations and coordinating the preparation of product delivery ensuring specific customer requirements are completed.

Dec 2005 - Aug 2012

New Car Sales Retail

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Dec 2003 - Dec 2005

Used Car Sales

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
2 education records

Robert Maiolo education

Foundations Of Directorship

Australian Institute Of Company Directors

Education record

St Paul'S College
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What company does Robert Maiolo work for?

Robert Maiolo works for Southgate Automotive.

What is Robert Maiolo's role at Southgate Automotive?

Robert Maiolo is listed as Dealer Principal | Volkswagen | GWM | LDV at Southgate Automotive.

Where is Robert Maiolo based?

Robert Maiolo is based in Reynella East, South Australia, Australia while working with Southgate Automotive.

What companies has Robert Maiolo worked for?

Robert Maiolo has worked for Southgate Automotive, Scl Automotive, Reynella Mazda, Southern Volkswagen, and Southgate Ldv.

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Robert Maiolo holds Foundations Of Directorship from Australian Institute Of Company Directors.

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