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Drew Spink
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Kevin Bradberry left a comment for Drew Spink"Great news! My workshop has been selected for the 14th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn how to recruit the industry's best talent, faster, easier, and for less. No headaches, no…"
Drew Spink replied to Danny Frazier's discussion Reflection"1.Set up the sphere of influence and suck in every business,social club and any viable business entites situated around the dealership not to mention your circle of friends.
Facebook is banned at a lot of dealerships as it is abused or for company…"
Drew Spink commented on Nick Mortensen's group Top Flight"Handle Angry Callers With Confidence Do you know how to cope with an angry caller?
Receiving calls from irate customers can be stressful and challenging. There is a simple five step process that you can use to diffuse difficult calls. When dealing…"
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The original Mercedes-Benz showroom in Cape Town
The Original Mercedes-Benz showroom in Cape Town.Drew worked with many of the original Mercedes men that started with the founding firm Stanley Porters which then became McCarthy Motors in later years. I dedicate this to Mike Kleu,Ronnie…
Drew Spink posted a photo
Motivational sales training with Darth Vader
On a serious note one is always looking to find new ways to motivate staff.
Drew Spink replied to John Armstrong's discussion How do I get my sales team better at getting the Internet customer to engage or even email or call back ?"Yes I can empathize with your predicament.
Some questions you may want to ask.
What is our reaction time?
What are the statistics leads given to closing ratio?r
Who is the most successful person in the dealership in the dealership handling…"
Drew Spink commented on Nick Mortensen's group Top Flight"A is for Attitude and this is one of the most powerful sales attributes top performers share they come to work with the right attitude.
#See it! Believe it! Achieve it!"
Drew Spink commented on Nick Mortensen's group Top Flight"Selling cars in today's market is a lot like flying jets you have to think fast and react quickly. What attributes do the Top Guns in sales do that give them the edge?"
Drew Spink commented on Nick Mortensen's group Top Flight"Thank you for the invite Nick I look forward to contributing,"
Drew Spink joined Nick Mortensen's group
Top Flight
Sharing worldwide secrets and enjoying stories, improving our status in the automotive industry!See More
Profile Information
- Which best describes you?
- Dealership
- What company do you work for (or own)?
- Suzuki Umhlanga Durban
- What is your current position within your organization?
- Dealer Principal
- What is your company website?
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/drew-spink-automotive-management-profes...
- What is your Facebook page/URL?
- http://www.facebook.com/drew.spink.58
- What is your LinkedIn page/URL?
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/drew-spink-automotive-management-profes...
- How did you specifically hear about dealerELITE? If referred, who?
- Through Linked a great group and I was invited by Chris Saraceno
- Not everyone gets approved for DealerELITE. To maintain the integrity of DealerELITE, tell us what you will have to offer once a dealerELITE member?
- Drew Spink is a doyen and innovator involved in the South African automotive industry and at the forefront of developments within the industry. The establishment of one the first on line motor auctions in Africa was a career highlight.I was one of the pioneers involved in developing the sales platform to drive the auction.
Drew works as a leading motoring management executive and consultant.He is available to consult and work in a variety of positions within the industry.
Companies looking to establish themselves within African markets are welcome to contact me for a customized consultation or business ventures.
I offer experience in a diverse range of fields these include expert advice on the South African market specializing in sales,brand establishment and problem shooting.
With 20 years professional working experience in the automotive industry and coming from a family that have been involved in the motor industry for over fifty years I excel in the automotive industry.I started my career in the motor trade in February 1992 in the Western Cape,South Africa as a Sales Manager for a family owned and operated chain of motor dealerships where I worked for five years.
We were awarded the Selling Stars Award for used car excellence 3 years in succession as well as the Dealer of the Year for used cars in the Western Cape.Thereafter I took on various roles, which span a variety of positions in the industry, ranging from Senior Sales Executive to experience as Group Manager and General Manager including Senior Operational roles for a variety of the blue chip automotive industry giants .
I have a solid track record of achievements to date as a professional and market leader within the automotive industry I have worked both in South Africa and in Europe.
I have successfully built up sustainable working relations with local and international players within the industry.
Specialties include :
Operational expert : focusing on people,process,performance,profit generation and results.
Consulting: B2B ,Business development, customer relations, service excellence ,customer satisfaction ,revenue&stream growth ,achieving,managing and exceeding key performance indicators.
Sales Expert: Innovative and technologically driven strategy incorporating creative selling by building marketing concepts that drive dealership development sales and growth.
I believe in applying the latest cutting edge marketing trends combined with experience,solid bankable basics and sales strategies while utilizing operational methodologies that I have studied to any project or role which I take on.
The results are that throughout my career using these methods over the years I have delivered dynamic performances and consistently achieved the desired results.
Find out more about Drew Spink?
Multi-Award Winning Motor Dealer, innovation,ideas and cutting edge concepts man Drew Spink is now a member of the Dealer Elite Group.
Drew is one of the very few South African dealers in the group and shares his perspectives on the developing markets with group member regularly. I Invite fellow group members and automotive professionals to connect with me.
I would like to introduce myself to the group and share a little about my career and experience in the automotive business.
Drew Spink is an innovator and award winning motor dealer that hails from the sunny shores of Cape Town South Africa.
I have always believed in innovation and I pioneered many industry firsts in South Africa including the first successful on-line auction for the automotive industry.
Creativity in business and staying one step ahead of the game is vital and a personal ethos for me.
The man that can see tomorrow today always has an edge in life and business.
I have worked and trained at the Mercedes-Benz factory in East London and furthered my career at the very well known Mercedes-Benz flagship dealership based near the world famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town.
I am now based in the South Africa I am proud and privileged to be home in the rainbow nation and look forward to acting as an ambassador and gateway to companies and professionals looking for representation or consultation in Africa.
I often act as a bridge between European,American,Chinese and automotive companies looking to enter the markets here in South Africa.
Most recently I took a role I would not normally have considered as a senior sales business 2 business consultant some of the reasons I took on this journey are detailed bellow.
“Going back to the sales floor has been an eye opening and inspirational experience for me I am now empowered with a full arsenal of ideas a digital sales briefcase and a modern strategy.
I believe greatly in continual professional development learning for me is a journey so enjoy the road.
The hit television show Undercover Boss I believe is a must for every senior person in a management role to experience in their business. A person learns so much you can prevent one of the most fatal downfalls in modern business which in my opinion is the detachment syndrome.
Building bridges between sales and management can be highly effective when knowledge and the physical experience is shared between the two.
I welcome all invites from this group please do visit my profile on linked in or read the article written about me in the Heart and Sole on line magazine powered by The Customers Shoes.
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- At 2:13pm on March 19, 2013, Kevin Bradberry said…
Great news! My workshop has been selected for the 14th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn how to recruit the industry's best talent, faster, easier, and for less. No headaches, no frustration, just results! http://www.digitaldealerconference.com/speakers/#Kevin%20Bradberry
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