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Edward Shlemon

@edwardshlemon

Dealer Growth Manager at vAuto (CoxAutomotive) who improved dealership inventory turn, pricing efficiency, and profitability.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m eager to use my field experience and leadership skills to expand the Mitsubishi Motors North America dealer network in the North Region.

At vAuto (CoxAutomotive), I consult with dealerships on performance strategy, helping improve inventory turn, pricing efficiency, and profitability. I use market conditions, competitive sets, and dealership metrics to provide actionable insights.

I train dealer principals and sales and used car managers in merchandising, pricing, sourcing, and operational workflows. I also acquire inventory units aligned with each dealer’s market demand and strategy.

At Land Rover Winnetka (Field Auto Group), I directed sales and merchandising operations and helped increase monthly unit sales from 20 to 80. I also recruited and supervised department heads and contributed to advertising and marketing plans.

As General Manager at Libertyville Mitsubishi (Rohrman Dealership), I oversaw sales, parts, and service operations. I increased monthly sales to 45 new and 60 used units, raised the Customer Satisfaction Index to the #1 ranking, and improved F&I average revenue per unit from $675 to $1,100.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Performance Manager

Current

vAuto (CoxAutomotive)

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Spearheaded performance strategy and consulting for dealerships, driving improvements in inventory turn, pricing efficiency, and profitability. Analyzed market conditions and dealership performance metrics to deliver actionable insights.

Inventory Strategy Efficiency Data Driven Insights Market Analysis Training Dealer Engagement Operational Workflows

Sales Manager

Land Rover Hoffman Estates (MotorWerksAuto Group)

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Executed daily operations including new car inventory ordering and used car acquisition, maintaining a 60-day turn on pre-owned vehicles. Mentored sales staff and achieved 100% compliance on manufacturer quarterly scorecards.

Inventory Management Sales Operations Mentorship Customer Satisfaction Compliance SRP VDP

General Sales Manager

Land Rover Winnetka (Field Auto Group)

Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)

Directed sales and merchandising operations for new and used vehicle inventories, administering profits across all dealership departments. Increased monthly unit sales from 20 to 80 and cultivated exceptional customer satisfaction.

Sales Management Merchandising Profit Administration Strategic Planning Recruitment Training Customer Satisfaction Financial Management Advertising SRP VDP

General Manager

Libertyville Mitsubishi (Rohrman Dealership)

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)

Oversaw comprehensive dealership operations including new/used sales, parts, and service departments. Increased monthly sales to 45 new and 60 used units, elevated CSI to #1, and boosted F&I average revenue per unit from $675 to $1,100.

Dealership Operations Staff Recruitment Cost Control F&I (Finance and Insurance) Administration Customer Satisfaction Sales Growth Service Operations

Finance & Insurance Manager (Subprime Department)

Oak Lawn Dodge

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)

Led the Subprime Department to achieve significant sales growth and successfully close deals. Developed advertising operations, supervised lead generation, and managed appointment scheduling.

Subprime Lending Sales Growth Advertising Lead Generation Appointment Scheduling Negotiation

Sales Manager

Schaumburg Chrysler and Mazda

Jan 1990 - Jan 2005 (15 years)

Managed a team of five managers and eighteen salespeople, directing new and used car sales, financing, leasing, forecasting, wholesaling, and advertising. Led the dealership to achieve 140 monthly car sales and improved CSI from average to above average.