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STEPHANIE VAIL

NCM Associates
Mantachie,MS
2027
years of professional experience

Results-oriented National Account Manager with over a decade of experience in driving dealer growth and operational expansion in automotive SaaS, finance, and warranty sectors. Developed enterprise-level programs and led cross-functional teams to enhance account acquisition and market growth. Focused on leveraging CRM-integrated automation tools to scale performance-driven initiatives in competitive environments.

Work History

Senior Account Manager

NCM Associates | 2025 - Current

Serve as a strategic advisor to more than 100 dealerships across multiple OEM brands, dealer groups, markets, and 20 Groups while helping dealership leaders convert financial benchmarks, operational data, and strategic initiatives into measurable business results.

  • Played an integral role in the development and implementation of a newly established department and strategic initiative designed to enhance the member experience, strengthen engagement, and support long-term growth.
  • Helped lead a complete membership transformation initiative focused on improving operational alignment, increasing member value, strengthening communication, and improving retention efforts.
  • Partnered closely with executive leadership, moderators, trainers, and cross-functional teams to establish processes, define strategic objectives, and support organizational change.
  • Built and maintained relationships with dealership owners, dealer principals, general managers, controllers, and department leaders across more than 100 dealerships.
  • Conducted detailed analyses of dealership performance, operational benchmarks, financial trends, and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and increased profitability.
  • Developed strategic action plans focused on productivity, inventory management, expense control, leadership development, and sustainable growth.
  • Supported onboarding initiatives, training programs, digital insights implementation, and post-meeting follow-up strategies designed to increase engagement and improve results.
  • Managed complex relationships, resolved escalated concerns, and strengthened long-term member retention and satisfaction.

National Account Manager - US

4 Years 7 Months
BMW UPGRADE/BOOST+/LENDER UPGRADE, CARSAVER INC. | 01.2022 - 2025
  • Spearheaded the national rollout of the BMW Upgrade Program and BOOST+ a first-of-its-kind loyalty and automation platform in collaboration with BMW FS and OEM stakeholders.
  • Managed full lifecycle: prospecting, dealer onboarding, launch execution, and ongoing program optimization.
  • Managed project from initial concept through to successful launch.
  • Managed full lifecycle of BMW Upgrade Program: prospecting, dealer onboarding, launch execution, ongoing program optimization.
  • Top-performing leader in the Lender Upgrade Program, driving adoption across non-captive finance markets.
  • Expanded program presence nationwide through continuous development and strategic initiatives.
  • Total new account enrollments 2 QT’s 2022 – 38 Expected 21
  • Enrollments and Sales over BMW Upgrade Program
  • Achieved 71 new account enrollments in 3 QT 2023, exceeding expectations by 65.

Regional Sales Director- South

1 Year
BARNHALL FINANCIAL | 01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Revitalized underperforming dealer network across multiple states by streamlining F&I processes and implementing high-growth strategies.
  • Achieved significant KPI improvements across multiple metrics over 12 months.
  • 283% average application growth
  • 238% written contract increase
  • 162% dealer growth YoY
  • Grew revenue from $900K to $3M/month in written contracts

Market Area Manager

7 Years
CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP | 01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Managed operations in North MS market
  • Ranked Top 5 Area Manager in Company out of 400+ peers
  • Achieved 57% to 63% monthly increase in active dealer growth, significantly surpassing company benchmarks
  • 57% to 63% increased active dealer growth per month
  • 78 dealer YOY growth - company expectation of 48
  • 49% (3,422) application YOY growth - company expectation of 600
  • 17.5% (21.6) contract YOY growth – company expectation of 10
  • Prospected, enrolled, set up, and launched processes while managing dealer accounts.
  • Managed operations in Central MS market
  • Ranked Top 10 Area Manager in Company out of 300+ peers
  • New account growth expectation is 12 a year – enrolled over 20 each year in territory
  • 81.9% dealer retention
  • 22.4% dealer YOY growth
  • Led prospecting, enrollment, set-up, launch processes, and dealer account management, driving dealer engagement and satisfaction

Education

- Communications

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY | Auburn Hills

Skills

Market analysis and expansion
Growth and retention strategies
OEM & Enterprise-Level Sales Presentations
Dealer enrollment strategy
CRM & Workflow Automation
Automotive SaaS Programs
Data-Driven Selling & Strategic Partnerships
Team Leadership
Training & Mentorship
Strategic planning
Client relationship building
Goal oriented
Territory and account management
Competitor monitoring
Revenue generation
Technical aptitude

Communication

Exceptional communicator with the ability to connect across all organizational levels—from dealer staff to C-suite executives. Adept at leading high-stakes presentations, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating complex strategies into clear, actionable steps. Known for building trust, maintaining strong client relationships, and driving alignment between internal teams and external partners to ensure program success.

Leadership

  • Mentor and trainer for new employees and dealer accounts
  • Trusted advisor to national dealer groups and internal teams
  • Known for turning complex strategies into actionable sales processes

Timeline

National Account Manager - US

BMW UPGRADE/BOOST+/LENDER UPGRADE, CARSAVER INC.
01.2022 - 2025Read More

Regional Sales Director- South

BARNHALL FINANCIAL
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More

Market Area Manager

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP
01.2013 - 01.2020Read More

Senior Account Manager

NCM Associates
2025 - CurrentRead More

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

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STEPHANIE VAIL