James Colman
Mckinney,United States
Summary
Accomplished Regional Vice President with a highly successful track record in the retail automotive space . Leading a team of high performing account executives. Overseeing a full service engagement in multiple accounts and increasing productivity year over year. Bringing an exceptional history of achievement and driven to continuously improve.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional VP Dealer Services
EFG Companies
09.2015 - Current
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Managing full service engagement with 6 employees covering southern, eastern and mid-west regions .
- Implemented successful improvements to dealer engagement through strategic planning .
- Oversaw yearly budget of more than $ 6 million
- Directed hiring and development of management staff to drive improvements in dealer services for all full service accounts .
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Finance Director / GM
Eckert Hyundai
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Created sales, finance and secondary finance processes
- Responsible for hiring, training and development of sales and finance employees.
- Led team responsible for total unit increase from 65 to 200 units monthly.
- Instrumental in preowned inventory mix.
- Increased finance revenue from 50,000 to 300,000 over 2 and 1/2 years.
- Developed Internet/BDC Department
Sales, Sales Director, Internet, Finance Manager
Joe Myers Auto Group
05.1998 - 10.2010
- Sales associate for 2 years. Selling 24 units monthly.
- Started BDC and Internet department and managed it for 1 year and 10 months. Responsible for 60 unit increase monthly in one location.
- New Car Mazda and KIA sale director for 1 year 5 months. Number one in region. 150 units monthly
- Finance manager maintaining average gross of 2500 per unit. Number 1 and 2 producer in group consistently.
Skills
- Operational Planning
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Business Consulting
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Leadership and People Development
- Sales Growth
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Regional VP Dealer Services
EFG Companies
09.2015 - Current
Finance Director / GM
Eckert Hyundai
03.2011 - 09.2015
Sales, Sales Director, Internet, Finance Manager
Joe Myers Auto Group
05.1998 - 10.2010
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