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BARRY EISENBERG

North Andover,Massachusetts

Summary

Focused and driven leader bringing 35 years of experience in operations and C-Suite management. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Expertise in both the Powersports and the Hospitality industries. Driving profits and managing costs while never losing sight of the customer experience.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Windy City Motorcycle Company
Chicago, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed the pre-owned inventory for 7 Harley-Davidson, 2 Triumph, and 2 KTM dealerships averaging 1200 units on hand.
  • Revamped and managed the pre-owned process, including ACV, retail pricing, aging reviews, and marketing, pacing sales of 5,000 units.
  • Define the company's pre-owned brand.
  • Implemented a weekly marketing email, increasing online leads by 200%.
  • Improved Google ratings from 2.2 to 4.1 in less than six months.
  • Reduced deficiencies in pricing, mileage, pictures, and descriptions on the website by 98%.

CEO

National Powersports Distributors
Pembroke, NH
06.2015 - 06.2024
  • Increased sales from $14MM to $42MM.
  • Increased EBITDA from $250K to $2.5MM
  • Retailed over 3,500 powersports units annually.
  • Triumph Motorcycles of North America National & Regional Dealer of the Year
  • Over saw and mange BnkMyBike with over 2000 dealers
  • Established and oversaw strategic business actions, and streamlined operations.
  • Assessed the financial performance of the organization regularly and identified areas for improvement
  • Recruited, trained, mentored and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Negotiated and orchestrated the acquisition of a second location, twice

Sales Operations Manager

New England Powersports
Beverly, MA
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw the operations of five high-volume, multi-line powersports dealerships representing over twenty OEM franchises, including Ducati, Triumph, BMW, KTM, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, MV Agusta, Victory, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Kymco, and BRP.
  • Responsibilities included fiscal planning, process and results, establishing SOP, development and execution of training programs, recruitment and development of all personnel, and inventory management.
  • Represent all dealerships at regional and national metrics, and HD Financial auctions.
  • Positively impacted sales and profits through establishing a consistency of best practices corporate-wide, instilling a sense of urgency, and establishing a non-negotiable bar of quality, guest services, and professionalism.
  • Led the management team of a newly acquired dealership to double existing sales and profits.
  • Reversed the negative sales and profit trend of a failing dealership
  • Positively impacted corporate balance sheet by reducing non-current inventory
  • Provide consistent operations management at all locations as needed while the dealership was in transition for any reason.

General Manager

NEW ENDLAND POWERSPORTS GBM / BMW MOTORAD
Arlington, Massachusetts
02.2007 - 11.2013
  • Full charge General Manager of a multi-line dealership representing BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Kymco, Tomos, and Load Rite Trailers.
  • Developed and implemented plan's that positively impacted sales & profits
  • Delivered increased sales & profits every year despite industry & economic downturns.
  • Identified a major opportunity for controlling service department costs company-wide, causing operational changes that resulted in increased profit.
  • Responsible for used bike purchasing for entire company at auction.
  • Selected by BMW North America to round table the roll out of the S1000RR
  • Increased Kawasaki sales by over 300% raising regional rant to #1

Sales Manager

NEW ENGLAND POWERSPORTS CYCLES 128
Beverly, Massachusetts
10.2004 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw the sales and F&I departments of one of New England's largest powersports dealerships
  • Implementing regimented sales training and adhereing to strict sales basics the dealership reversed its negative trend and met unit and profit goals for the first time in 18 months
  • Multi line dealership representing Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Load Rite, Bajaj & Kenbar
  • Increased unit sales by over 500 units, establishing a new company record of 1,700 units.
  • Introduced multiple outlets for unit sales, contributing to increased profits.
  • Established and defined company standard for internet and export sales
  • Developed preowned metric & Harley Davidson as a viable and highly profitable franchise

Sales Manager

BOSTON HARLEY DAVIDSON - BUELL
Everett, Massachusetts
10.2003 - 10.2004
  • Hired for motorcycle sales and promoted to Sales Manager 2 months later
  • Responsible for training and scheduling of motorcycle sales staff in all areas, including major units, P&A, warranty, and after-sale product.
  • Managed new and used floor inventory for a dealership selling close to 1,300 units a year.
  • Responsible for the monthly newsletter, Shop Talk.
  • Attended daily management meetingsparicipating in all business plans and marketing
  • I was one of 4 managers issued keys and alarm codes for opening and closing responsibilities
  • In addition to management responsibilities I sold over 300 major units and maintained top P&A sales

Principal & General Manager

TRAVELERS CHOICE INNS & DESTINATIONS
North Andover, Massachusetts
02.1989 - 09.2003

Garrison Inn, Newburyport, MA, Onset Pointe Inn, Inn on Onset Bay, Onset Harbor Inn, Boat Club Restaurant, Bay Point Pavilion, Travelers Choice Inn, Eldorado Steak House, CW's Country Western Dance Hall, Red Dog's Rodeo Bar, TCI Weddings, TCI Catering, TCI Party Rentals.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - MANAGEMENT

Leslie University
Cambridge

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT

SUNY
Alfred, NY

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Pre-owned Market Knowledge
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvements

Activities

  • New Hampshire State Auto Dealers Association Health Insurance Board Trustee
  • Former Collegiate National Champion and All-America Team member Swimming

Timeline

Vice President

Windy City Motorcycle Company
07.2024 - Current

CEO

National Powersports Distributors
06.2015 - 06.2024

Sales Operations Manager

New England Powersports
02.2014 - 05.2015

General Manager

NEW ENDLAND POWERSPORTS GBM / BMW MOTORAD
02.2007 - 11.2013

Sales Manager

NEW ENGLAND POWERSPORTS CYCLES 128
10.2004 - 01.2007

Sales Manager

BOSTON HARLEY DAVIDSON - BUELL
10.2003 - 10.2004

Principal & General Manager

TRAVELERS CHOICE INNS & DESTINATIONS
02.1989 - 09.2003

BACHELOR OF ARTS - MANAGEMENT

Leslie University

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT

SUNY
BARRY EISENBERG