Autosoft

JANUARY 2, 2025

Indifferent developers build these expensive systems for bigger dealers, leaving emerging ones stuck between basic tools that can’t keep up and premium options they can’t afford. The real problem is that developers build most dealer management systems for large operations.

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Dealer World

JUNE 18, 2024

Your business development center is the lifeblood of your dealership. Between channeling leads to your sales teams, setting appointments with customers, and staying ahead of customer needs, there isn’t a corner of your business it doesn’t impact. Lower tiers each have strategies to develop them.

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Dealer World

MAY 3, 2024

One major component of any automotive Owner’s or GM’s due diligence is a constant and ongoing evaluation of your sales team members’ skills, growth, consistency, and quality of delivery. This is why a lot of dealerships have moved to using dedicated business development centers (BCSs) and phone scripts.

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Dealers Edge

JUNE 15, 2024

Actively participates in recruiting and hiring process for all positions; ensure performance reviews or coaching session are completed as scheduled; development of short- and long-term goals for each department manager. Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.

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Autosoft

JANUARY 2, 2025

PLATFORM Author Anthony Belcher About Anthony Belcher Author Anthony Belcher About Anthony Belcher SHARE Understanding Cost Control for Low-Volume Franchise Dealerships A well-integrated Business Development Center (BDC) is essential for transforming dealership operations, boosting sales, and improving customer satisfaction.

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Dealer World

MAY 23, 2024

In fact, it’s increasingly common to bring in dedicated specialists who can take a deep dive into the sales side to develop coaching strategies that take advantage of every opportunity. Here’s what to look at to evaluate sales team performance and keep your people working at peak efficiency.

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Dealer World

JUNE 13, 2024

Phone mystery shops are the ideal way to discover what’s actually happening on sales calls, and empower your team with the constructive feedback they need to start closing more deals. Here are the top ways this mystery shopping can help you increase appointment rates and crush your monthly sales goals.

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Dealer World

JULY 9, 2024

Investing in a great training program is one of the best ways to increase all of your key metrics and meet your monthly sales goals. Plus, they can help your sales team understand how to make the most of the opportunities your dealership can offer.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We’ll take you through some of the most important ways phone training can boost your sales goals and the advantages it can deliver for your business. If you want to develop better personal relationships with your clients to close sales and generate referrals, the statistics show that you can’t wait for them to show up at your doorstep.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 11, 2024

BYD Sealion 6 BYD is making strides in the form of record sales both in China and globally, helping it to become China’s top-selling manufacturer in 2023. BYD is now continuing to develop its battery technology for greater efficiency, safety, and range, while also managing its three subsidiaries and their respective model lines.

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Dealers Edge

MAY 15, 2024

Actively participates in recruiting and hiring process for all positions; ensure performance reviews or coaching session are completed as scheduled; development of short- and long-term goals for each department manager. Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.

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Dealer World

JUNE 4, 2024

Now that your Business Development Center is up and running, how can you tell if your BDC agent or team is making the most of your revenue opportunities? Inbound calls are more directly tied to appointment rates and sales goals, and outbound calls tend to drive growth.

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Autosoft

JANUARY 2, 2025

CONTACT US Author Anthony Belcher About Anthony Belcher Author Anthony Belcher About Anthony Belcher SHARE Understanding Cost Control for Low-Volume Franchise Dealerships A well-integrated Business Development Center (BDC) is essential for transforming dealership operations, boosting sales, and improving customer satisfaction.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JULY 31, 2024

These results are consistent with the declining sales growth in EVs – through June 2024, EV sales growth is down 84% compared to 2023. Eighty-one percent of OEM executives believe the transition to EVs will be slower than originally planned. 14% of respondents say the dealer will be the primary owner.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 14, 2024

By effectively managing the sales team, a sales manager plays a key role in driving the dealership’s revenue and growth. Set Clear Sales Goals: A sales manager must establish clear and achievable sales goals for the team. These goals should be specific, measurable, and time-bound.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 13, 2024

Sales Manager A skilled sales manager is responsible for leading the sales team, setting sales goals, monitoring performance, and implementing strategies to increase sales. In this blog post, we will discuss ten essential job positions and roles that can help boost your car dealership’s success.

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AutoRaptor

APRIL 23, 2024

Balancing Client Engagement and Sales Goals Effective client engagement should not overshadow your sales goals. It’s essential to strike a balance between staying in touch with your clients and achieving your sales targets.

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Auto Alert

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Increased Profits By maintaining accurate customer profiles, your sales and marketing teams can identify high-value leads, segment audiences effectively, and target them with personalized offers. Clean data also helps track performance metrics more reliably, enabling you to adjust strategies to meet sales goals and optimize marketing efforts.

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Dealer World

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ironing out your procedures opens the door for better visibility, but it also keeps sales consultants and BD agents focused on their calls… instead of fiddling with an unreliable CRM. The next resource worth your investment is a business development center (BDC), which continually refines how your team is handling phone leads.

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Dealer World

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Unfortunately, there are only so many hours in the day, and a lot of your attention is divided up managing nitty-gritty details like reports, forecasts, inventory, HR, marketing, budgets, and an endless stream of new developments and issues. That may have been true 25 years ago, but the industry has changed a lot since then.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here’s how to leverage all these tactics to boost your monthly sales goals and get an edge over the competition in 2024. UNIFY YOUR BRAND AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PRESENTATION In the past, the job of selling your brand image and maintaining quality customer interactions was largely left up to each person on the sales team.

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Auto Alert

JUNE 18, 2024

A good training program should help staff learn to track overall progress, set and reach sales goals, and evolve objectives. A well-developed car dealership CRM can lead a dealership to increased efficiency and profitability. This is essential to avoid cybersecurity issues and data leaks.

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Automotive Mastermind

MARCH 17, 2023

Dealers should review inventory levels to ensure they align with their sales goals for the upcoming quarter. They should also analyze their sales data to determine if there are any potential issues that may be hindering their ability to sell vehicles, such as ineffective pricing or marketing strategies.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Crafting Informative Blog Posts and Guides Develop a blog on your dealership’s website with valuable content for car buyers. Focus on a few critical KPIs that directly relate to your sales goals, making it easier to gauge success and make informed adjustments.

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AutoRaptor

APRIL 4, 2024

Aligning Goals: Sales meetings are an opportunity to align individual sales goals with the organization’s overall objectives. By setting clear targets and expectations, sales meetings ensure that every member of the team is working towards a common goal.

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Automotive Mastermind

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s important to consider both short-term and long-term goals, as well as how these goals align with your dealership’s mission and values. By benchmarking their performance against the top 5-10 dealers in their AOI, marketing data enables dealers to identify areas of opportunity and develop strategies to improve.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 6, 2024

In the competitive world of automotive sales, it is crucial to stay ahead of the game and constantly adapt to the evolving market demands. Train Sales Team Continuous education Even the most seasoned sales professionals can benefit from continuous education.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Creating High-Quality Content That Engages Visitors Another essential aspect of improving online visibility through SEO is the development of high-quality, engaging content. Car dealerships should create informative blog posts, buying guides, and vehicle reviews that answer common questions or concerns potential buyers may have.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 26, 2024

Generating a consistent volume of high-quality leads in the automotive industry is no small feat—it's a strategic juggling act that can make or break your sales goals. Imagine maximizing website inquiries while leveraging powerful social media channels, balancing third-party listings with genuine customer referrals.

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Automotive Digital Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2024

Developing a Content Calendar and Distribution Plan A content calendar helps to organize and plan content creation and distribution over a set period. This ensures that content is consistently published and aligns with the dealership’s marketing goals.

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