Got Carl? One of Central Florida's Automotive Leaders, Carl Delman Hits the Job Market

Carl Delman of the Delman Automotive Network, today announced his plans to seek new employment, calling on all car dealers in the nation.

Orlando,FL (PRWEB) April 24, 2006 -- Today Carl Delman announced his plans to leave his current employer, an popular Orlando based Kia dealership and seek new employment and business challenges from the Automotive Industry. This search of employment is calling on the thousands of franchise dealerships across the nation.

This recent move follows Mr. Delman's leave from the well-known Holler Automotive Group in Winter Park, FL in April of 2005 after nearly 13 years. Mr. Delman's automotive roots date back over 30 years, in New York in the early 70's, working for the former Nissan dealer, Star Nissan until 1990. From there Carl moved to sunshine state of Florida where he currently presides today. Mr. Delman has only worked for about a dozen dealers in his lifetime where he has served in almost every position from Sales Consultant to General Sales Manager. Carl has represented more than 10 different brands, including the former General Motors line, Oldsmobile. A brand where his commitment and dedication was proven as he received top honors from General Motors, by being named the Top Region Performer, four separate years. Carl has also been favored by Mitsubishi Motors and his performance in using their Factory to Dealer Auctions program to substantially increase used car sales at his employed Mitsubishi dealership; by selling the factory offered pre-owned Mitsubishis at alarming rate, a rate higher than any other Orlando area Mitsubishi dealership.

Mr. Delman's success does not stop there, recently after seeing many local area dealers misunderstanding of and lack of attention to the Internet side of the car business, Carl stepped in to help. In addition to his current duties, Carl took on the role of Internet Sales Director at his then employed dealer, Holler of Winter Park and surprising to most, increased the dealer's sales, market share and of course profits. At that point, because of the instant success of his E-Dealer concepts, Carl knew he was on to something bigger than just selling a couple of extra cars for the dealership. Mr. Delman then decided to research and study this new concept in the Automotive Sales Industry, the Virtual Dealer. To better utilize this new selling tool, Mr. Delman then left the Holler Family and went to work for the #1 Volume KIA dealer in Florida, City Kia. In late 2005, He joined their team as their new Business Development Manager and Internet Director. After about 2 weeks, Mr. Delman increased the Kia Dealer's BDC Center overall sales by 59% and retention rate by 70% and those results continued. Although, after just leaving that dealer this past week due to personal reasons, Carl Delman is looking for his next dealership home and looking to bring his Talent, Personality and Experiences to any willing dealership or dealer group. Mr. Delman did not comment on what positions his willing to accept but did state that all inquires should be directed to his published contact and employment information, which we have provided at the bottom of this release. (An Orlando Automotive News Release )

Enclosed Document: Resume

Carl Delman
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
(407) 448-3485
www.delmanautomotive.com

An industry leading professional with extensive sales and customer service experience.

PERSONAL PROFILE

A widely accomplished industry professional offering a well-rounded career history characterized by dedication and steady growth. Particular areas of expertise include:
-- Operations Management -- Dealership Sales/Service Management
--Profit and Loss (P&L) -- Dealer/Business Start-Up
-- Regional Management -- Market Development

Innovative professional with 30+ years of progressive experience within the automobile sales industry and the skills to drive business growth, capitalize on new revenue potential, and manage all aspects of daily business operations. Proven expertise in new and used vehicle sales, vehicle pricing strategies, client/customer relations and needs assessment, CSI/ESI Department , Internet and in-print promotional marketing, finance and insurance (F&I) department management, used car purchasing, administration, and team member training, supervision, motivation and mentoring.

Proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people skills. Facilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productivity and enhance employee morale. Open minded individual with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies. Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team player/builder. Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.

Proficient in the use of various computer programs and dealer internet applications including Reynolds & Reynolds (WebMakerX), Cobalt, HigherGear, Autobytel's imanager & AVV WebControl, AutoTrader Dealer Tools, Cars.com Dealer Center, GM BuyPower Administration, GM DealerWorld, Mitsubishi Dealer Link , Mitsubishi Dealer Direct-Onlane Internet Auctions, and Kia Motors' Kdealer.net.

Professional Experience

City Kia, Orlando, FL 2005 - Present
Business Development Manager, E-Commerce/Internet Director

Bill Heard Chevrolet, Sanford, FL 2005 - 2005
Team Sales Manager
Managed and drove sales of new and used vehicles; assisted in planning, organizing, training, controlling and measuring the sales associates and the activities of the new car department.

Holler Oldsmobile Mitsubishi Kia, Winter Park, FL 1992 – 04/2005
General Sales Manager, Used Car Manager, Mitsubishi Sales Manager, Team Manager, Internet Sales Director

GSM/Team Manager-- Managed and drove sales of new and used vehicle units; reviewed and desked all deals by sales associates. Ordered new car inventory and negotiated with local wholesalers and leasing agencies to purchase used vehicles. Supervised and managed up to 20 team members; taught employees successful sales and closing tactics and techniques. Designed and placed on the lot advertising featuring vehicle inventory; appeared in over two dozen dealership television (TV) commercials, and once in the local newspaper, The Orlando Sentinel. Handed leads from customers resulting from special finance mailers and Mitsubishi first time buyer programs. Developed strong customer relations, appraised trade-ins, orchestrated financing, and gave final approval of all deals when in position. Ensured employees provided highest standards of customer satisfaction (CSI) and quality service at all times. Managed all lease returns and lease termination operations. Also had full daily dealership opening and closing duties.

Used Car Manager/Buyer - Purchased vehicle inventory from auctions (in person and online), wholesalers, and lease agencies. Conducted appraisals, arranged truck transportation of purchased units, also assisted in direction of the reconditioning of trade-in vehicles for resale, and assisted with new car sales. Created innovative sales and marketing strategies, and layout and placed used inventory for maximum lot efficiently. Hired, trained, supervised up to 11 sales team members and motivated staff to meet/exceed established sales goals and objectives by developing effective sales incentives and fast start bonuses. Gave final approval on all sales, trade-ins, financing and credit arrangements. Monitored and reported sales volume, financial and business transactions.

Internet Sales Director - Developed and managed a wide range of marketing tools, including promotional materials, direct-mail pieces, and Web site content. Responsible for rollout and maintenance of company's online presence, including website creation and maintenance, handling internet generated sales leads, website submitted customer complaints and general feedback. Duties extended into designing and creating internet and in-print advertising and promotions for in-store, online, commercial publications, and mail-out uses. Effectively increased customer knowledge of products and services by assisting with development and implementation of online product-awareness programs, and creation of new customer prospecting and follow-up procedures. Managed advertising accounts with Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing , ExackSeek.com Paid Listings,YellowPages.com, Cars.com Dealer Center, and AutoTrader Dealer Tools, AutoBytel Lead Tools and AutoWeb Lead Tools and Reynolds Web Solutions.

Fountain Auto Mall, Orlando, FL 1990 – 1992
Sales Consultant, Credit Challenged Finance Sales Consultant
Was directly responsible for selling new and/or used vehicles at dealership gross and volume standards. This position included three broad areas of activity: Personal work habits, prospecting and selling. Assisted Finance Manager with Credit Challenged customers with the company's FairCO department, a buy here, pay here like establishment.

Star Nissan/Used Car Outlet, Long Island, NY 1975 – 1990
Desk Sales Manager, Used Car Director, Sales Consultant
Was directly responsible for selling new and/or used vehicles at dealership gross and volume standards. Purchased used vehicle inventory from wholesalers and from other local dealers and executed daily sales manager related tasks as needed.

Honors and Distinctions

GM Mark of Excellence - 4 Year Certified Top Region Performer - Oldsmobile Division

Mitsubishi Motors North America Certified Auction Purchaser
(Mitsubishi Dealer Direct)
(Reference: Mr. Paul Camboj, Mitsubishi Dealer Direct Team 1-866-357-3728 x2296)

Holler/Classic Automotive Group Top Executive Sales Club - all years when salesman.
(A Honor given to the Top Salesmen out of all company owned dealerships)

Store Salesman of the Month (Holler Oldsmobile Mitsubishi Kia) - over 50 times

1996 Salesman of the Year - Holler/Classic Automotive Group

Founder of OneBigCarSale.com/Delman Automotive Network - An online dealership-powered car buying service, that has been ranked by Alexa Web Rankings as of the top 100,000 websites on the world wide web, June,2005.

References

Car Manufacture And Dealership Personnel References Available Upon Request.

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Contact Info:
Carl Delman
Delman Automotive Networks
407-448-3485 - Direct Line
www.delmanautomotive.com

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