Benny Chahal
Parkland,FL
Summary
Accomplished in automobile dealer management with a proven track record of increasing dealer profitability and market share, notably at Rick Case Automotive Group. Expert in sales coaching, team building and customer retention, I led teams to exceed sales targets from 20 to 50 percent at all locations. Recognized for gross profit and market expertise, I consistently develop top-tier talent.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Sales Manager
Rick Case Honda
Davie, Florida
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development at the number one Honda dealership in the U.S.
- Negotiated trade-ins and purchase prices with customers.
- Managed the reconditioning process of used cars.
- Number one manager in volume and gross profit for five consecutive years, with proven data.
General Sales Manager
Ed Morse Cadillac
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed daily operations for the sales, finance, and BDC departments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Increased sales and obtained the 'Best of Morse' award.
- Developed and hired the best to raise the performance bar.
Used Car Director
Coral Springs Auto Mall
Coral Springs, FL
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Increased volume and gross profit by 25 percent.
- Monitored market trends for pricing of used vehicles.
- Improved inventory mixture to create a rapid turn on inventory, resulting in fewer old-age units, and increased wholesale profit by 40 percent.
General Manager
Rick Case Acura
Plantation, FL
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Managed all business operations for the sales and parts and services departments.
- Increased dealer profitability and market share for multiple years.
- Led team to number one in Southeast region and the top five in the U.S.
- Developed and hired the best to raise the performance bar.
General Manager
Craig Zinn Automotive Group
Hollywood, Florida
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Managed all business operations for the sales along with parts and service departments for both Acura and Lexus.
- Increased dealer profitability and market share for multiple years.
- Led the Acura team to the top three in the Southeast region.
- Developed and hired the best to raise the performance bar.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Airframe And Powerplant Technology
Michigan Institute of Aeronautics
Willow Run, MI01-1992
High School Diploma -
Heron High School
Ann Arbor, MI06-1990
Skills
- Sales coaching
- Industry expertise
- Customer relationship building
- ADP/CDK
- Reynolds and Reynolds
- VAuto
- CRM
- Dealertrack
Accomplishments
- Honda President's Award
- Acura Precision Team Award
- Lexus Elite Dealer Award
Timeline
Used Car Sales Manager
Rick Case Honda
11.2019 - 11.2024
Used Car Director
Coral Springs Auto Mall
05.2017 - 06.2018
General Sales Manager
Ed Morse Cadillac
03.2017 - 11.2019
General Manager
Rick Case Acura
01.2009 - 04.2017
General Manager
Craig Zinn Automotive Group
01.2000 - 01.2009
Certificate of Technical Studies - Airframe And Powerplant Technology
Michigan Institute of Aeronautics
High School Diploma -
Heron High School
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