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Scott Popwell

Windermere

Summary

Proven, talented Automotive Professional with a passion for High Volume New and Used Car sales. Skilled in use of Vauto, Stockwave, Elead CDK, and similar tools. Successful at increasing inventory turns, maximizing Retail and Wholesale Profit, and building and maintaining winning management and sales teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

AutoSavvy Automotive
11.2022 - 06.2024

General Sales Manager/Used Car Director

Jenkins Automotive Group
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing follow up processes.
  • Adapted to Current Used Car situation and developed creative inventory acquisition strategies.


General Manager

Peacock-Griffey Automotive
03.2017 - 06.2018

GM of Peacock Subaru in South Orlando until it was sold to Don Mealey.

Owner

Florida Highline LLC
01.2014 - 06.2017

Dealer Principal of small warehouse used car dealership, selling 15-30 used cars per month.

Net Profit averaged $28,000 per month for 3 years with 2 man staff

Excellent experience in owning and operating a used car dealership legally and profitably while enriching the local community.

General Manager

Universal Nissan and Universal Hyundai
05.2004 - 02.2014
  • Planned monthly forecasts and sales objectives using sales assumptions based on prior sales, local economic outlooks and industry factors.
  • Analyzed trade-in vehicle evaluations prior to sales agreements.
  • Oversaw used vehicle reconditioning to quickly prepare for sales and safeguard stock quality.

Skills

  • Able to Find and Purchase Profitable Inventory in Lean Times
  • Empowers high-performing sales teams
  • Dealersocket, CDK, Epencil, Vauto, Dealertrack, Eleads
  • Creative Marketer, Leveraging current online tools to List, Price, Buy and Sell Inventory
  • Highly skilled inventory manager for both New and Used
  • Able to implement and maintain CRM follow up processes that stick
  • NADA GDM Academy Graduate
  • Strong "Desking" Negotiating and Closing skills - I love dealing directly with our Customers
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Promotes a fun and focused work environment
  • Proven record of strong CSI
  • Able to recruit, train, lead, motivate and retain high performers
  • Analytical problem solver

Timeline

General Manager

AutoSavvy Automotive
11.2022 - 06.2024

General Sales Manager/Used Car Director

Jenkins Automotive Group
11.2018 - 08.2022

General Manager

Peacock-Griffey Automotive
03.2017 - 06.2018

Owner

Florida Highline LLC
01.2014 - 06.2017

General Manager

Universal Nissan and Universal Hyundai
05.2004 - 02.2014
Scott Popwell