Bevan Ford

Experience

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  The Hon. Dr David Kemp MHR, Minister for Employment, Education & Youth Affairs

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Electorate Officer
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  CITY FORD

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Assistant Sales Manager

  My responsibilities included providing leadership to up to 7 member sales team during daily activity of selling new motor vehicles, assisting where necessary with negotiations of transactions with potential purchasers, authorising quotes, purchase orders and contracts, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the product, assisting sales team in accurately prospecting customers for the dealership, achieving sales and finance targets. Maintaining showroom traffic control, ensuring showroom display vehicles and surroundings were kept in an immaculate condition at all times, guiding staff training and maintenance of R2AS disciplines, co-ordinating team product training attendance, developing staff rosters, marketing special promotions and ensuring implementation of factory programs, maintaining quality CVP results equal to or above the national average, fulfilling the Dealership’s commitment to the Quality Assurance Program. Filling in for the Retail Sales Manager in his/her absence. Show less

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  Melbourne City Toyota

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Retail Sales Manager

  My responsibilities included providing leadership to up to 15 member sales team during daily activity of selling new motor vehicles, assisting where necessary with negotiations of transactions with potential purchasers, authorising quotes, purchase orders and contracts, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the product, assisting sales team in accurately prospecting customers for the dealership, achieving sales and finance targets. Maintaining showroom traffic control, ensuring showroom display vehicles and surroundings were kept in an immaculate condition at all times, guiding staff training and maintenance of R2AS disciplines, co-ordinating team product training attendance, developing staff rosters, marketing special promotions and ensuring implementation of factory programs, maintaining quality CVP results equal to or above the national average, fulfilling the Dealership’s commitment to the Quality Assurance Program. Show less

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  Freeway Ford, Melbourne

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  General Sales Manager

  Continually focussing on increasing sales volume and profitability through providing leadership to a 16 member sales department team during daily activity of selling, financing, stocking and preparing new and used motor vehicles. Further responsibilities included: negotiating and closing transactions with potential retail and fleet purchasers. Authorising fleet client quotes, purchase orders and contracts. Ensuring finance staff achieve penetration, profit and efficiency objectives. Ensuring staff compliance with all various state and federal government regulation. Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of our available product range. Assisting sales team in accurately and regularly prospecting and re-contacting customers for the Dealership. Achieving sales and finance targets as advised by Ford Motor Company and Dealership Management. Maintaining showroom traffic control. Ensuring showroom display vehicles, external vehicle display and surroundings are kept in an immaculate condition at all times. Guiding staff training and maintenance of R2AS disciplines. Developing staff rosters. Marketing Dealership, stock, services and all special promotions through all forms of media. Ensuring implementation of factory and Dealership programs. Maintaining quality Customer View Point results equal to or above the national average. Maintaining new and used inventory levels intelligently and within credit lines. Providing motivation, vision and personal development opportunities to staff within a disciplined environment where collective goals are both set and achieved. Show less

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  Discovery Auto Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Director, Dealer Principal

  As a key shareholder and founding Director of this business, my responsibilities included the oversight and development of a Team of 45 staff to manage the entire multi-franchise Dealership operation, including: new vehicle retail and fleet sales, used vehicle sales, finance, parts and service - all across two key regional locations. Franchises held By Discovery Auto Group included Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Nissan, Suzuki and Great Wall.

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  The Wignall Group: Southern Mitsubishi

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  General Manager

  Initially employed as General Sales Manager at Jeff Wignall Ford, I was rapidly promoted to the role of General Manager at Southern Mitsubishi within the Wignall Group of Dealerships, operating out of Brighton, in Melbourne's Bayside area.My responsibilities included the hands-on day to day oversight and management of the entire Dealership operation, including: new vehicle retail and fleet sales, used vehicle sales, finance, parts and service.

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  Nlc Pty Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  National Sales Manager - Procurement

  With responsibility for national vehicle sales in both new and pre-owned vehicles, I worked with a highly skilled and dedicated Vehicle Sales Team to deliver innovative and market leading car buying results for our valued customers. About nlc:We are changing the way people buy, sell and manage their cars for the better. With a key focus on delivering market-leading pricing, vehicle management solutions together with outstanding customer service delivery, nlc remains at the forefront of innovation within the automotive and salary packaging industry today. From our roots in the novated leasing industry we’ve grown into a new and better way for individuals and businesses, big and small, to buy, finance and own cars. We’re here to share our knowledge, shine a light, and introduce you to a better way to buy cars. Show less

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  SG Fleet AU

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  National Sales Manager - Novated Trade - Auto

  Following sgfleet's purchase of nlc in 2016 my responsibilities were expanded to encompass national sales for both the parent company (sgfleet) and new subsidiary (nlc).Responsible for leading the national novated sales of new procured and trade-in vehicles, vehicle accessory sales, and OEM partnerships. Directly managing a team of 18 staff, mentoring a further 6 sales staff, we delivered the company’s ‘better way to buy cars’ value proposition to market. We used innovative, market-leading car buying and trading techniques to leverage financially advantageous outcomes designed to directly benefit the employees and retail connections of our 1100+ corporate clients. In doing so we controlled over 15,000 individually procured new car, trade, and accessory sales annually within both our novated brands and delivered budgeted revenue in-excess of $25.5M per annum. As a member of the senior leadership teams at both nlc and SG Fleet, I routinely presented reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, providing expert advice and analysis and was a key contributor to the business’ strategic direction. About SG Fleet:SG Fleet Group Limited is one of Australia’s leading specialist providers of fleet management, vehicle leasing and salary packaging services. SG Fleet has a presence across Australia, as well as in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The company employs approximately 700 staff and has more than 130,000 vehicles under management. The company has a unique position in the marketplace, built on the experience of its team, world-class products, and excellence in customer service. SG Fleet prides itself on the strength of its relationships with blue chip corporate and government customers. SG Fleet’s culture of continuous innovation underpins an industry-leading proprietary technology platform that allows its customers to benefit from highly advanced fleet management capabilities. Show less

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  Carsales

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  State Manager Victoria & Tasmania

  Responsible for leading both the Victorian & Tasmanian Performance Manager and Ad Specialist Teams to profitably grow revenue and strategically develop the Carsales (auto) digital advertising engagement and brand presence in the local marketplace by developing, building and strengthening key customer relationships across all auto verticals. Directly managing a team of 10 staff in-market across a client base of 600+ Dealer and Corporate Dealer Groupings. Managed relationships across 7 key internal stakeholder channels.About Carsales.com.au:Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is an ASX 100 listed company and is the largest online automotive, motorcycle and marine classifieds business in Australia. Attracting more Australians interested in buying or selling cars, motorcycles, trucks, caravans and boats than any other classified group of websites. Show less

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  Port Melbourne Football Club

  Jan 2019 - now

  Non Executive Director & Company Secretary

  Serving on the Board of Directors, I work together with our executive team to help drive growth and sustainability in key areas of club development and critical deliverables for the organisation.The Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough was founded in 1874, and is a highly distinguished sporting club consisting of both elite men's and women's Australian rules football teams.In 1886, the club was admitted to the Victorian Football Association (VFA), now the Victorian Football League (VFL) making it one of the oldest football clubs in Australia and the only club to participate in every VFA-VFL season since. Excitingly, 2021 will also mark our arrival into the state VFLW competition.With an unrivalled record of 17 first division men's premierships, Port Melbourne is one of the strongest, most successful and most supported Victorian clubs outside of the national AFL & AFLW competitions due to our long and illustrious history in the annals of the sport. Show less

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  Ringwood Mazda

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Fleet Manager

  Responsible for leading the development of Ringwood Mazda's fleet operations and delivery of the full Mazda suite of Fleet Sales, Leasing and Management operations to our existing client base and broader small, medium and large enterprizes across the east of Melbourne. About Ringwood Mazda:With a reputation as one of Australia's leading automotive dealerships, and a Mazda Master Dealer, for more than 20 years Ringwood Mazda have been selling and servicing new and used vehicles in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.Our state of the art modern showroom and large display areas allow customers to casually browse the great range of Mazda Vehicles. Our friendly staff are specialists who are proud of their association with Mazda, and look forward to assisting you when searching for your new or used vehicle.Ringwood Mazda at a glance:-We are a family owned business.-We are a multi award winning Mazda Master Dealer.-Our awards are based on recognition for excellence in sales, service and Customer Satisfaction.-Ringwood Mazda actively supports our local community, charities and sporting clubs.-We enhance your buying experience by providing expert after sales service with courtesy pick-up and drop-off convenience, knowing your car is being treated with the care and professionalism you would expect in our large and modern workshop service area. Our staff are dedicated in providing you with the best of care at all times, so whether you are buying, selling or leasing come and experience the difference at Ringwood Mazda. Show less

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  Simply Finance & Automotive

  Aug 2023 - now

  National Procurement Manager

  With responsibility for national vehicle sales in new vehicles, I work with a highly skilled and dedicated Broker Network & Vehicle Sales Team to deliver innovative and market leading car buying results for our valued industry, union, business and private customers.About Simply Finance & AutomotiveEstablished on a wealth of industry knowledge, Simply Finance delivers! Through specialising in the field of vehicles and equipment we are able to remain informed and up to date with industry developments and as a result provide to you an optimum service and result. We believe in a hands-on, individualised approach to your financing requirements and will go to lengths to ensure the right fit is found to satisfy your needs, expectations and aspirations. Our expertise is sensitive and responsive to your business or personal finance requirements. Simply Finance - "Helping you achieve the life you deserve, now!" Show less