Greg Southward

PreOwned Sales Manager, Buyer, Wholesale at Boardwalk Honda/Group 1 Automotive

Greater Philadelphia

About

Dedicated leader and team player with a genuine interest in the success of the entire team. Strategic forward thinker, excellent motivator and hands on manager with a consistent record of achievement. Confident negotiator able to quickly establish rapport with clients and convey product benefits with clarity and enthusiasm. Goal minded with a constant knowledge of where we are and where we're headed and how we'll get there. Specialties: Salesperson buy-in for customer service standards and training, strong customer friendly negotiation techniques, used vehicle knowledge from acquisition to final sale whether wholesale or retail and maintaining an overall calm in an overwhelming, fast paced environment.  Highly motivated, goal driven and fiscally responsible with a proven record of surpassing objectives. Took over management of an established sales department and with teamwork, data analysis, marketing, salesmanship and hard work, increased average monthly sales by 120%, creating an unprecedented volume standard in the area. Loyal, personable and forward thinking, looking for long term success within a dynamic business relationship.

Experience

  • PreOwned Sales Manager at Group 1 Automotive
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • PreOwned Sales Manager, Buyer, Wholesale at Matt Blatt Dealerships
    2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • General Sales Manager/Pre-Owned Sales Manager/Buyer at Burke Motor Group
    2013 - 2020 · 7 yrs

    Established a sales and finance department that competed with the industries and Northeast in bringing the dealer group to the #1 in our region. Increasing our average monthly sales by 120%, creating an unprecedented volume standard in the area. Loyal, personable and forward thinking, looking for long term success within a dynamic business relationship.

  • Finance Director at Kindle Auto Plaza
    2002 - 2013 · 11 yrs

    Welcome customers to the store and transition them from Sales to Finance during their vehicle purchase process. Work directly with our employees and customers to develop relationships. Determine customer financing needs and payment options based on a consultative interview process. Present a fully transparent pricing menu to customers detailing their financing options and products. Process finance transactions and ensure 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. Set and achieve targeted sales goals.

  • Finance Manager at Winner Automotive Group
    1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs