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Jody Plehn

Delafield,WI

Summary

Accomplished sales and management professional offering a track record of high performing results. Experienced in leading sales teams, developing new markets, and implementing sales strategies. Proven track record working in a start up environment resulting in a successful sale of the company. Identifying opportunities and creating strategies to attack the market. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and developing positive team culture. Graduate of the select Leadership Training Program while at Cox Automotive branch.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Sales Director Great Lakes

KAR Global/OPENLANE
Carmel, IN
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage daily operations of a sales team focusing on teamwork promoting a positive culture.
  • Train, coach, and motivate sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Analyze customer data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
  • Deliver presentations to key accounts.

* Retained and promoted to Market Sales Manager after the Kar Global purchase of BackLot Cars.

Market General Manager

BacklotCars
Kansas City, KS
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Launched BackLot Cars start up digital wholesale marketplace to car dealerships in the region.
  • Prospected and presented wholesale solutions to save dealerships time and increase wholesale profits.
  • Supported internal departments such as titles, accounting, and transportation.
  • Worked with the State of Wisconsin to educate and license digital marketplaces as wholesale entities.

Senior Territory Manager

Edmunds.com
Santa Monica, CA
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services and trends.
  • Presidents Club Member 2016 and 2017
  • Engaged in cold calling activities to generate leads for potential new customers.

Advertising Consultant

AutoTrader.com
Atlanta, GA
08.2005 - 05.2016
  • Promoted to Regional Major Accounts, then District Sales Manager. Two time President Club Member.
  • Collaborated on client needs and applied specific marketing strategies that delivered desired results.
  • Tracked results from campaigns through analytics tools and prepared detailed performance summaries for clients.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key accounts in the region.

Education

Associate Degree - Automotive Service and Management

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
06-1986

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Staff Development
  • Issues Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Sales Management
  • Hiring and Retention

Accomplishments

  • Hard Charger Award BackLot Cars
  • Four Time President's Club Member
  • Driving Force Vendor Award 2013 (Awarded by the Boucher Auto Group)
  • Selected to the National Blitz Team AutoTrader.com
  • Selected and graduated Cox Auto Leadership Academy
  • Top Performer Award Fleetcor Technologies

Timeline

Market Sales Director Great Lakes

KAR Global/OPENLANE
01.2021 - Current

Market General Manager

BacklotCars
06.2018 - 01.2021

Senior Territory Manager

Edmunds.com
05.2016 - 05.2018

Advertising Consultant

AutoTrader.com
08.2005 - 05.2016

Associate Degree - Automotive Service and Management

Waukesha County Technical College
Jody Plehn