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Todd Tessmer

Marlette,MI

Summary

Looking for a position I can utilize my skills and experience to build, lead and grow a team to maximize it's potential. My motto is "The best thing you can give anyone is Peace of Mind" Authorized to work in the US for any employer


Auto Dealership Experience:

Sales

Finance Officer

Sales Manager

General Sales Manager

Service Manager

Parts Counter

Warranty Submission

General Manager

Marketing Manager

Internet Sales Manager

Used Car Manager

Wholesale Buyer

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

The Ricci Auto Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversee day to day operations for sales and service at 2 Chrysler/Chevrolet stores (Marlette and Pigeon)
  • Order New vehicle inventory
  • Finance Officer
  • Appraise trade in vehicles and purchase wholesale inventory from multiple auctions
  • Hire and train personnel in sales and service
  • Track progress of sales and service managers every month
  • Create marketing for both stores that include factory co-op
  • Claim co-op funds for FCA and Mahindra Tractor ads
  • NVDR vehicles and claim incentives
  • Perform duties as Service Manager and Parts Manager including ordering parts for repair orders, stocking in parts inventory, wholesaling parts to other dealers, submitting repair orders for warranty coverage, create and close repair orders etc.

Platform Manager

Direct Connect Mobile
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Manage client marketing needs for digital marketing specializing in Geo-Target Marketing
  • Oversee and create digital displays for clients
  • Maintain relationships with existing clients and grow new accounts
  • Analyze market share results for auto clients
  • Prepare reports for auto clients

Sales Manager/Finance Manager

Tubbs Brothers Ford/Chrysler
03.2006 - 01.2019
  • Hire, train, and manage sales staff
  • Order new vehicle inventory
  • Desk Manager
  • Market vehicle inventory
  • Manage Coop
  • Manage Ford Commitment Program
  • Manage CSI scores
  • Assist with store promotions and events
  • Handle General Manager duties when owner was absent
  • Develop sales process for sales staff and manage staff activities
  • Deal with any customer issues when department managers need assistance
  • Submit Finance deals and go through contracts and legal paperwork with customers
  • Oversee CRM actions
  • Maintain relationship's with OEM reps, vendors, and lenders for finance
  • Manage appearance center personnel (detail shop)
  • Manage all department expenses (floor plan, advertising, pay plans etc.)
  • Take TO's with customers
  • Audit deals for accuracy and proper forms
  • Appraise trade vehicles

Owner/Operator

TNT Insulation
03.2000 - 09.2007
  • Owned and Operated own business
  • Insulation Company
  • Measure and bid jobs
  • Manage job site

Foreman/Supervisor

A&J Insulation
09.1996 - 03.2000
  • Insulation Installer, Job Site Supervisor, Load proper materials on Service Trucks, Measure Jobs for Owner to Bid Jobs

Shipping Manager

Superior Plastics
06.1993 - 08.1996
  • Supervised Shipping Staff, Built orders for OEM customers, Loaded orders on Shipping trucks (Central Transport)
  • Maintained inventory warehouse

Education

Diploma -

Romeo High School
01.1992

Skills

    DEALERSHIP SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE:

    FCA Dealerconnect

    GM Global Connect

    FMC Dealer

    Autosoft DMS

    MPK DMS

    Route One Finance

    E-Leads CRM

    ProcessPro CRM

    V-Auto

    ACV Max

    Manheim Auto Auctions

    ACV Auto Auctions

    SmartParts

    Pro Demand

    Mahindra Finance

    Chrysler Direct

    GMF Connect

Certification

Certified in Management and Sales with Proactive Training Solutions. Certified with Jim Ziegler Finance Manager Training April 2012 to Present

Timeline

Regional Manager

The Ricci Auto Group
06.2023 - Current

Platform Manager

Direct Connect Mobile
06.2019 - 06.2023

Sales Manager/Finance Manager

Tubbs Brothers Ford/Chrysler
03.2006 - 01.2019

Owner/Operator

TNT Insulation
03.2000 - 09.2007

Foreman/Supervisor

A&J Insulation
09.1996 - 03.2000

Shipping Manager

Superior Plastics
06.1993 - 08.1996

Diploma -

Romeo High School

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