CHRIS KAHRS
Orlando,FL
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Diligent General Sales Manager with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Performance Facilitator
Atlantic Coast Automotive Group
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated in house 20 Group Meetings
- Met 1:1 with the General Managers and Teams daily to improve on KPI's (follow company determined KPI's)
- Generate a plan for increased revenue or expense reduction with the General Manager and other managers.
- Utilized 3rd party data for daily and monthly instruction and opportunity data. (NCM Composite)
- Provided guidance and support to ensure successful outcomes from each session.
- Diagnose the process of the store and develop plan to improve the importance.
Moderator
NCM Associates
04.2013 - 10.2023
- Facilitated 12 20 Groups
- Facilitated 4 Private 20 Groups
- Facilitated Financial Statement Training for Nissan Motors
- Facilitated the following brands: Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Land Rover, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Subaru, Mazda, and Mercedes.
- Great individual CSI - Top 10% in the Company
- Taught classes in NCM Institute
General Manager/General Sales Manager
Mossy Volkswagen/Mossy Toyota
01.2013 - 04.2014
- General Manager of Volkswagen Dealership
- Monthly revenue figures of $5000,000+
- Top Level CSI
- Managed Expense and Gross metrics for ultimate return on investment
- Kept employee turnover to a minimum %
- General Sales Manager of a 400 new volume unit Toyota Store that generated well over $1.5 million in gross profit per month with Top CSI
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
Vice President of Variable Operations
John Amato Automotive Group
06.2002 - 01.2013
- Started as a Sales Manager of Mazda at John Amato Hyundai Mazda for 2 years
- After 2 years, I became the General Sales Manager at John Amato Hyundai Mazda.
- After 3 years as General Sales Manager, I became the VP of Variable Operations for 4 locations; Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan
- Worked the desk; hired/fired employees, built a BDC, tracked and managed KPI indicators, kept a high level of CSI, responsible for sales at all locations
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Academy of The South
Orlando, FL06.1996
Accomplishments
- Created a company-wide, comprehensive training program for all sales team members.
- Supervised team of over 200 staff members.
- Promoted to Vice President of Variable Operations after 3 successful years at the sales desk.
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Created a 5 person BDC responsible for 800 leads/month with a closing ratio of over 10%
- Promoted to Team Lead at NCM Associates as a Moderator/Consultant/Instructor
Timeline
Performance Facilitator
Atlantic Coast Automotive Group
10.2023 - 05.2025
Moderator
NCM Associates
04.2013 - 10.2023
General Manager/General Sales Manager
Mossy Volkswagen/Mossy Toyota
01.2013 - 04.2014
Vice President of Variable Operations
John Amato Automotive Group
06.2002 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Business
Academy of The South
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