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Why Ford Is Scaling Back Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives

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Ford says it does not utilize hiring quotas or link pay to the achievement of diversity goals. CEO Jim Farley noted that Ford’s “employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs.” ” The death of George Floyd prompted many companies to ramp up DEI commitments.

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Kia Pays Dealers To Offload 2023 EV6s, Which Could Mean A Deal For You

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Kia is giving dealers $1,000 for every 2023 EV6 they sell, and $1,500 for each 2023 EV6 GT they get into a customer’s hands. That may not translate to a direct discount for customers, but does give dealers some wiggle room to negotiate with buyers who are on the fence. dealers with cash for every 2023 EV6 they move off the lot.

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Mercedes Offers Dealers $3,000 Per EV Sold, Will Buyers Get A Cut?

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It will be up to individual dealers to decide if they pass the savings on to customers. Dubbed the ‘Q4 2024 EQ Sales Challenge’, the initiative runs through January 2, 2025, and rewards dealers $2,000 for each 2024-model-year electric vehicle sold—provided they meet monthly sales quotas.

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Honda Canada President says dealers must embrace $15B EV commitment

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Leclerc also said the company plans to provide training to their dealerships and employees to handle customers’ inquiries about EVs. He said one of the things the company plans to do is go back to customers who were early adopters of EVs to understand their perspective on the selling process so the company can adjust its training accordingly.

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Defining the 21st Century General Manager.and how to Reward them!

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Current Job Description for General Manager: Oversee daily operations, remedy customer complaints promptly and ensure that customer satisfaction metrics are achieved. Set sales goals , track progress, and lead team to achieve and exceed those quotas. Manage a CRM platform to retain customers and seek out new prospective sales.

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How to Create a Motivated Dealership Team

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The level of employee motivation at your dealership can define the entire mood for both customers and staff; in fact, it can make or break the success of your business. Set measurable targets for your sales team, such as monthly sales quotas, customer satisfaction ratings, or service upsells.

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What Transformational Effects Does Innovative Training Have on Dealership Sales Success?

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It requires a holistic approach to boost sales, enhance profitability, elevate customer satisfaction, and retain top talent. This improvement is not just a statistic; it translates into real-world sales outcomes and customer interactions. improvement in quota attainment and a 32% increase in win rates.