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Ken Suprenant

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-oriented revenue growth catalyst with a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth, exceeding high growth expectations, and consistently achieving record revenue targets in the automotive sector.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

National Credit Center (NCC)
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Recruited to return to NCC by SNH (parent company)
  • Create new revenue channels, increase share of wallet, identify opportunities and take action to leverage partnerships within the automotive retail ecosystem: Credit Resellers, Lending Partners, DMS, CRM, Digital Retail Platforms, and thousands of auto dealers - Increased revenue by 11%.
  • 540% lift in revenue from ancillaries and new product development.

CEO

Agility Credit
Las Vegas, NV
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Started own credit reseller company - credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull products and identity verification & fraud detection, OFAC, Red Flag, Synthetic ID Fraud Detection, CCDN and adverse action notices.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth. resulting in $900K in MCR in less than 8 months.

SVP of Data Solutions & General Manager

National Credit Center (NCC)
Las Vegas, NV
02.2013 - 02.2020
  • Recruited by Founder to relocate, rebuild, and transform company’s sales efforts
  • Originate and enhance finance and technology solutions, SAAS products, and data-driven market strategies.
  • Produced record profitability by growing annual sales in excess of $62M in less than 36 months.
    Advanced the annual transaction volume from 9M to more than 30M.
  • Spearheaded and managed key relationships with senior leaders that reduced COGS more $6.2M over three years.
  • Leveraged segmentation data, while implementing call campaigns and marketing blitzes that raised annual revenue from current customers by $3.1M.
  • Acquired 3,000+ dealers in less than three years and achieved all-time company lows by reducing the cost of customer acquisition by 54% distinguishing and targeting ideal prospects resulting in higher sales conversions.
  • Negotiated an unprecedented $1.1M pricing concession and lowered transactional fees to all-time lows.

Vice President of Sales

DealerCentric, Elend Solutions
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Revamped sales team, originated strategic partnerships, and agent distribution models increasing monthly sales contracts by 320%.
  • Negotiated complex deals to secure lucrative contracts and drive long-term business success.

Vice President of Sales

Jumpstart Automotive Media
San Francisco, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Instituted client retention programs and rebuilt an underperforming sales and account management team to record sales and 500%+ growth in revenue
  • Expanded the digital advertising solutions for the company via product positioning, real-time data performance, campaign optimization, sales team training, OEM Co-op, and building strong dealer relations
  • Digital media, automotive marketing, and advertising solutions for dealers through OEM, Tier 2, and channel partners with exclusive access to in-market auto shoppers.

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Automotive Finance Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
05.2000 - 09.2007
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies growing top line growth by 20% or better 7 consecutive years.
  • Identified lender and vehicle acquisition opportunities for dealers through OEM and subprime outlets resulting in $11.1 of new business.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, enabling informed strategic choices that positively impacted the bottom line and reduced annual collections. by 18%
  • Developed new partner channels in throughout North America - OEM, Captive Finance, Lenders, Dealers, DMS, Digital Retail Platforms - A driver to record company YOY growth and customers of 22,000 dealers.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Education

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Dealer Expansion - OEM, F&I, Lender, DMS, CRM
  • Enabling Client Success
  • Pricing & Contract negotiations
  • Client & Industry Relationships
  • Product Expansion & Technology Innovation
  • Data Driven Market Strategies
  • Operations, Efficiencies, & ROI
  • P&L Management
  • Strategic Planning, Execution
  • Credit Resellers
  • New Business Development
  • Financial Services
  • Connecting the Dots, Dealer Retail Ecosystem

Selected Accomplishments

  • Technology Solutions, Product Development, Launch, & Management - Developed business plan and hired talented team of IT professionals, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Sales Executives to develop, sell, and implement solution. SAAS: Identified market need, created a customizable digital credit platform combined with a mobile device agnostic approach integrating into the dealers LOS, DMS, and CRM. Developed technology to capture in-market and online customers with real time decisioning to pre-approve or pre-qualify consumers to purchase vehicles through participating dealerships, driving efficiencies, profitability, and better relationships with dealers. Lead go to market strategy, training, sales and marketing playbook. Results: $15M New Business, 95% Gross Margin
  • Financial Services, Credit Reporting, Compliance - Built logic, integrated solutions and innovative technology to deliver organic solutions including Fraud, ID verification, and consumer profiles simplifying the vehicle purchase process. Results: Over 1M Additional Transactions Monthly, $9.6M Annually, 89% Gross Margin
  • Sales & OPS Transformation, Achieved what had been attempted by unsuccessfully many times before, championing major corporate culture, sales, operations change initiatives and rejuvenating a struggling business facing grave competitive threats. VISION, LEADERSHIP, CHANGE: Clearly set organizational direction and purpose. Pinpoint root causes, assess strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats and problems. Create benchmarking, KPI’s, performance standards to measure and hold staff accountable. Ensure sales behaviors are aligned with strategic goals and compensation. Recruit, evolve top talent. Results: Record Revenue from $11M to $101M, Gross Margins +47%, Customer Acquisition +300%
  • GROWTH, STRATEGY, EVOLUTION - Identify, prioritize, and accelerate growth opportunities, establish value propositions and selling solutions, target key customers through segmentation, advance on product differentiation and diversification from competition, further customer engagement and relationships. Results: Led Company to Record Market Share, Brand Prominence, Largest Revenue Per Customer in History
  • New Business Development - Deploy a strategic foundation to distinguish and broaden key alliances to address gaps in our business to drive competitive advantages, growth, and sustainability. INTEGRATED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Attained trusted relationships and engaging business partners who are among the most recognized and successful automotive, finance, and global technology companies. Results: Negotiated multi-million-dollar deals transforming the business and leveraging disruptive technology that arm account management and sales teams with a best in class suite of solution offerings.

Timeline

SVP Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

National Credit Center (NCC)
01.2023 - Current

CEO

Agility Credit
05.2021 - 05.2023

SVP of Data Solutions & General Manager

National Credit Center (NCC)
02.2013 - 02.2020

Vice President of Sales

DealerCentric, Elend Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2013

Vice President of Sales

Jumpstart Automotive Media
01.2008 - 01.2010

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Automotive Finance Corporation
05.2000 - 09.2007

University of Maryland - College Park
Ken Suprenant