Louis A Costanzo

Automotive Executive | General Manager | General Sales Manager | Regional Sales Leader | Dealership & Aftermarket Performance Specialist

Willis, Texas, United States

About

I am an automotive executive with extensive experience leading dealership operations, regional sales programs, and high-volume sales teams. Over the course of my career, I have built and strengthened dealer relationships across the U.S., improved profitability, and guided sales teams to record results. For nearly a decade, I served as Regional Manager for top custom vehicle and upfitting companies including American Luxury Coach, Southern Comfort, and Tuscany Automotive. In this role, I helped franchise dealerships increase revenue by offering high-margin custom lifted trucks and premium aftermarket packages. I partnered directly with dealer principals, general managers, and GSMs to grow their custom vehicle business and differentiate their inventory. Prior to that, I founded and built CN Rims dba Big Shiny Wheels into a national supplier of aftermarket wheels. I personally sold 80+ wheel sets per month while managing accounts across 45 states, handling purchasing, logistics, and customer support. I have also worked as an automotive consultant, improving performance at dealerships nationwide. My work includes turning unprofitable stores into profitable operations, increasing sales volume, boosting CSI scores, and helping one dealership achieve the #1 national Acura ranking. I am currently seeking opportunities as a General Manager, General Sales Manager, Sales Manager, or Regional Sales Manager, where I can bring my experience, energy, and results-driven leadership to a successful automotive organization.

Experience

  • Regional Manager/ Merchandising at American Luxury Coach, Southern comfort Conversions and Tuscany Conversions
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    - Partnered with franchise dealerships to increase sales of high-margin custom trucks. - Built strong relationships with dealer principals, GMs, and GSMs. - Conducted product presentations, training, and strategy development.

  • Sales Manager and Training/Consultant to Dealership at Costanzo & Associates Consulting
    May 2002 - Oct 2019 · 17 yrs 6 mos

    - Turned unprofitable dealerships profitable within months. - Improved CSI, increased volume, and trained sales teams. - Helped Pohanka Acura reach #1 national ranking.

  • General Sales Manager/ Executive Roles at Fletcher Jones Chevrolet
    Mar 2000 - Mar 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Led sales teams producing 350–500 units monthly. - Increased CSI from 50% to 80%. - Achieved top regional volume at multiple dealerships.

  • General Sales Manager at O'Rielly Chervolet, Tucson
    Feb 1996 - May 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Accomplishments: Outsold all other Chevrolet and Ford dealers Dominated market Approximate volume – 350 to 400 units per month Increased Sales CSI 25 points

  • Vice President and Consultant at The Ryan Group, formerly known as Karl Singer & Associates
    Jan 1987 - Jan 1996 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    Accomplishments: Formed Square One, Inc., later known as Ryan Attainment Installed selling process in dealerships from coast to coast Increased numbers of low volume/low gross dealerships; retained a percentage of the increase Specialized in training sales managers, finance managers, and salespeople