Years of professional Automotive experience
Cade Rindfleisch
Executive
Syracuse,Utah
Summary
Visionary leader with an entrepreneurial DNA, evidenced by the successful establishment and growth of two businesses from scratch within the competitive automotive and technology sectors. Boasting over 22 years of experience, I specialize in harnessing team potential, driving technological innovation, and forging strategic partnerships to propel industry dominance and deliver substantial revenue growth. My hands-on approach in navigating start-up challenges, combined with a profound ability to anticipate market trends, has consistently translated into business expansion, robust financial health, and enhanced stakeholder value in my entrepreneurial ventures.
Overview
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Work History
General Manager
Cox Automotive
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2016 - Current
- Successfully Lead Change Management during Covid
- Lean Daily Management- Sig Sigma Brown Belt
- General Manager
- Quintupled Revenue and EBITDA over 8 Years
- Auction of the year 3 times in 8 years
- Innovated national Off-site inspection Program (Oneguard)
- Mentored 5 team members which lead to 4 promotions
- Created the MAD sale (Earlier version of upside)
- Executive council member of both arbitration and Marketing
- Created ID&E culture through monthly focus discussions.
Consultant
Cade Rindfleisch Marketing Solutions
03.2012 - 01.2016
- During 2014-2015, I consulted for a Cox Automotive developing the local market strategy through Go Auto Exchange joint venture between Cox and Drivetime.
- Consulted with Senior level executives
- Mentored General Managers
- Trained and developed sales teams
- Grew Revenue by 400%
- Organized meetings between stakeholders to discuss project details and timelines.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape.
- Created comprehensive reports on project progress and results for clients.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
Owner/General Manager
East Idaho Auto Auction
03.2003 - 01.2012
- Founded an auction company in Eastern Idaho that quickly grew revenue to a $28,000,000.00 business.
- 1st business without partners
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Sold the business in 2011.
Owner/General Manager
Deals on Wheels
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Founder and operator of an independent wholesale auto auction.
- Used my network of dealerships to successfully predict trends in purchasing and selling vehicles to car dealerships.
Owner/Fleet Lease Manger
Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho
03.2000 - 04.2004
- Founder and managing partner in an Auto Auction Start-up in Nampa, Idaho
- Company achieved profitability within 3 months
- Cash Flowed a brand new 80 Acre facility without a loan
- Managed all computer systems including AS400
- Developed the website daaofidaho.com
- Acquired and managed commercial clients
- Grew market share to 35%
- NAAA member representative Western Chapter.
Used Car Manager
Broadway Ford
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Used car manager for largest Ford dealership in Eastern Idaho
- Managed the daily operations of a used car lot, including customer service, sales, and administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork for vehicle purchases and monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock records.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase sales of used vehicles.
- Worked with financial institutions to secure financing options for customers.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to review performance goals and objectives.
- Average $1800 gross/unit front end
- F&I held a strong gross of $1055/unit
- Achieved monthly sales records of 152 units sold
- Lead the development of the company website and marketing.
- Created strong vendor relationships
F&I Manager/Sales
Mighty Motors
01.1995 - 01.1999
Rindfleisch
- I started in the car business here
- I was first hired as the Special Finance Manger to handle customers who were credit challenged
- I worked there while I completed my undergraduate degree in business at Idaho State University
- Sold Cars
- Placed Ads in Thrifty Nickel and Auto Seller
- Purchased Inventory
- Desked Deals
- F & I Manager.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Brigham Young University
06.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Idaho State University
05.1999
Continuing Education - Leading Innovative Change
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
- Automotive Industry Expertise
- Digital & Technological Transformation
- Strategic Business Expansion
- Financial Acumen & Revenue Growth
- Leadership in Dynamic Environments
- Product Innovation & User Experience
- Advanced Data Analytics & Decision Making
- Corporate Partnerships & Alliances
- Operations Management
- Sustainability Initiatives
Languages
Russian
Professional
Timeline
Continuing Education - Leading Innovative Change
University of California, Berkeley
08.2020 - 12.2020
General Manager
Cox Automotive
02.2016 - Current
Consultant
Cade Rindfleisch Marketing Solutions
03.2012 - 01.2016
Owner/General Manager
Deals on Wheels
01.2004 - 01.2005
Owner/General Manager
East Idaho Auto Auction
03.2003 - 01.2012
Owner/Fleet Lease Manger
Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho
03.2000 - 04.2004
Used Car Manager
Broadway Ford
01.1999 - 01.2000
F&I Manager/Sales
Mighty Motors
01.1995 - 01.1999
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Idaho State University