Marty Wojewodzic
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Service-focused General Manager with 17 years of experience, dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths and team building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Vehicle director
Autonation Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Was responsible for used vehicle operations for 32 stores in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.
- Led process and initiative to increase market inventory by decreasing our wholesale units being sold at auction.
- Managed trade-in process and outright purchasing efforts to enhance market profitability.
- Collaborated with GMs and UCMs on increasing used volume and PVR.
- Maximized profit margins by implementing effective pricing strategies for used vehicles.
- Contributed to overall dealership success by working closely with other department heads, sharing best practices and collaborating on cross-departmental initiatives.
- Trained and monitored performance of used vehicle managers to reach sales quotas and obtain profit targets for each store.
General Manager
AutoNation Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for opening brand new location
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
General Manager
AutoNation USA San Antonio
01.2022 - 12.2022
- relocated to rebuild a struggling store and implement a culture change.
- Directed sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining Reputation score above brand
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- responsible for hiring and maintaining staffing for the store.
Market Used Vehicle Director
AutoNation INC.
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Oversaw Used Vehicle operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals for 12 stores in Nevada
- Worked closely with organizational leadership from each location to ensure process compliance and budgets were met.
- Implement business strategies throughout Covid pandemic that were ever changing.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- responsible for wholesale operations for all 12 locations, attended auction weekly.
- was responsible to maintain stocking levels at each location to ensure budget was achievable and met.
General Sales Manager /Used Car Manager
AutoNation INC
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Handled customer relations issues in sales and in service departments.
- ran entire used car operations for Nissan store.
- responsible for growing store from selling 200 units to 250+ each month with a high of 294 units.
- responsible for hiring and training staff on sales process and vehicle product knowledge.
Used Vehicle Manager
AutoNation Volkswagen Las Vegas
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized service, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Maximized profit margins by implementing effective pricing strategies for used vehicles.
- Resolved any issues arising between customers and staff members promptly, maintaining the dealership''s reputation for exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, improving overall cost structure related to maintenance and repairs of pre-owned cars on the lot.
- Improved inventory turnover rate through efficient management of vehicle acquisition and sales processes.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas of opportunity or improvement within the department, tailoring future strategy accordingly.
Used Vehicle Manager
AutoNation Honda East Las Vegas
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized service, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Maximized profit margins by implementing effective pricing strategies for used vehicles.
- Resolved any issues arising between customers and staff members promptly, maintaining the dealership''s reputation for exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, improving overall cost structure related to maintenance and repairs of pre-owned cars on the lot.
- Improved inventory turnover rate through efficient management of vehicle acquisition and sales processes.
Sales Associate
AutoNation Honda East Las Vegas
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate Vehicles, and promoted key features and benefits.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on product knowledge and industry trends.
- negotiated pricing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NYSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Effective leader
- Training and coaching
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Used Vehicle director
Autonation Inc
08.2024 - Current
General Manager
AutoNation Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2024
General Manager
AutoNation USA San Antonio
01.2022 - 12.2022
Market Used Vehicle Director
AutoNation INC.
11.2018 - 01.2022
General Sales Manager /Used Car Manager
AutoNation INC
04.2014 - 10.2018
Used Vehicle Manager
AutoNation Volkswagen Las Vegas
03.2013 - 04.2014
Used Vehicle Manager
AutoNation Honda East Las Vegas
10.2011 - 03.2013
Sales Associate
AutoNation Honda East Las Vegas
03.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
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