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Chris Saraceno
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- Allentown, PA
- United States
- Kelly Automotive and dE Founder
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Service Director needed at Palm Bay Ford
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Dunn Jul 5, 2011. 1 Reply 2 Promotions
This is truly an opportunity of a life time. Must have 3 years or more experience as a Service Manager to be considered: We're looking for high-octane winners to join our team of eagles. You'll get…Continue
What does a good job look like? Need your opinions.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Saraceno May 18, 2011. 18 Replies 7 Promotions
In this ever-evolving world, what was once considered a good job one year doesn't look as noteworthy the next. During a recent discussion with a peer, we were discussing Business Development Centers…Continue
Subject Matter Experts suggest Facebook has reached its peak
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Fuhrman May 3, 2011. 5 Replies 2 Promotions
Have you heard the lattest prediction? I have had several Social Media Subject Matter Experts state that Facebook reached its peak. Do you agree? Why or why not? Are you using Facebook more or less…Continue
Who is going to be the World Wide Sales King for 2011
Started Apr 26, 2011 0 Replies 2 Promotions
Which OEM will sell the most vehicles world wide in 2011? General Motors, Toyota,Volkswagen,Ford. Why will your prediction be number 1? Place in order of total World wide sales, 1 to 4Continue
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- Dealership
- What company do you work for (or own)?
- Kelly Automotive and dE Founder
- What is your current position within your organization?
- Vice President/Partner of Kelly Automotive and dE Founder
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- http://www.kellycar.com
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- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1317558509
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- http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/
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- Vice President/ Partner Kelly Automotive Group
Co-Founder and President of dealerElite
Summary: Chris works closely with our company President, Partners, General Managers and other team members to establish clear sales and profitability objectives for all of The Kelly Automotive Group Dealerships. He focuses on profit management, Inventory Management,Vendor relations, Expense management,Budget and Forecasting. His responsibility also includes customer-oriented processes and manufacturer satisfaction levels.
Chris has been in the automotive industry since 1984 and has worked with the Kelly organization since 1989. Chris facilitated the development of the Kelly Sales,Service, New Team Member Orientation and all hiring processes. These are considered the foundation for our business which is administered through four Kelly College locations and taught by Kelly Manager's who attended Kelly Facilitation Training. These processes teach team members to offer consistent and extraordinary service to our guests. Prior to his role as Vice President, Chris focused on Profits and process first-hand when he was General Manager at the Kelly Automotive.
Specialties:Profit,People Process & Procedures, Forecasting, Vendor Negiotation, Expense Management, Inventory Management, Recruiting Talent,Company Contest
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Notes from the J.D Power meeting
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 2:22pm 1 Comment 1 Promotion
J.D. Power 2/3/2012
“Capitalizing on Market Momentum”
- North America should have an 8% growth in 2012. Here is the breakdown:
13.8 million sales in 2012, 11.5 million will be retail.
Why the increase in 2012?
1. Production and increased demand.
2. Aging fleet / pent up demand.
3. More new products over the next 3 years.
4. Rebound in leasing.
5.…
Google's pilot to sell cars ...
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 12:16pm 1 Comment 4 Promotions
If Google's pilot to sell cars in San Francisco is successful, how will it affect Autotrader,Cars.com and
TRUECAR/ZAG?
What would they need to do to compete with Google?
What have you heard about the pilot program in San…
Continue NEW INFO: Regarding Autotrader's Acquisition of VinSolutions
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:38pm 3 Comments 10 Promotions
MORE EXCITING NEWS:
(dE will be interviewing Mike Dullea, CEO of Vinsolutions, to get more details about the partnership with Autotrader and the behind the scenes story.)
Here is the Dealer Magazine Article:…
Continue What the Best Sales Consultants do to Excel
Posted on April 7, 2011 at 10:00pm 31 Comments 21 Promotions
Successful sales consultants in the automobile industry do the following:
1. They plan their day the night before in writing or in their CRM. This means they can hit the ground running with a well thought out plan of action. They don’t waste time during the day stopping to think or decide what to do next.
2. They show up for work early, and do a walk through the dealership to say hello to fellow team…
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I will be in your area on Friday.
Hi Chris
I returned your call yest and left a voicemail. Thanks so much for the support - much much appreciated.
Have a great evening
Hi Chris,
I just stopped by to say that I am very grateful that you featured, promoted and joined my group: Understanding Craigslist. The group is new and there is not much content there yet. I am sure there will be several people who will join in as soon as discussions begin to come in. Having you be a part of it will be crucial as you are one of the greatest promoters that I have ever come in contact with. Your style of communicating is relaxed and down to earth and I feel like I've known you for years when I watch your video progress and events that you cover the dealerELITE.
Please visit often. I hope to make you proud with the content and helpful dialog that will be engaging our dealerELITE members.
Special thanks to Tom Kain and AutoDealerTarget.
John Miller
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You have made a terrific visual improvement to dealerElite. I am honored to be a part of this Number One Social Site for the Automotive Industry.
I also Must say that I love seeing your energy and hearing your explanation of the mission of the site to Train, Motivate and Self Promote.
You're vision is contagious. I will do my part to help you reach 10,000 members by Year End! You Deserve to be a part of this momentous achievement.
Thanks So Much,
John Miller Automotive Consultant
Internet Director Bradshaw Automotive
Chris,
I really want to thank you for the meeting last week in Melbourne @ Kelly Ford.
I have paid good money for other seminars not quite as 1 on 1, nor as great as your was.
Thanks
Thank you for the warm welcome! I am looking forward to engaging with this network and growing the site, it looks great!
Best regards,
Jessica
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