Daniel Kussow

Daniel Kussow

New vehicle sales consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fixed Operations Regional Field Manager- Grand Design RV

  • Education

    • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      1980 - 1983
      Associate's degree Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
  • Experience

    • Van Boxtel Ford

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1987
      New vehicle sales consultant
    • Van Boxtel Ford Inc.

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
      New Vehicle Sales Manager

      Hire, train and manage Sales Personnel during all phases of the New Vehicle purchase process. Insuring integrity throughout the sales experience for our customers.

    • Van Boxtel Ford Inc./RV Division

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1996
      Sales Manager Recreational Vehicle Division
    • Van Boxtel RV and Auto LLC.

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2006

      Oversee all operations of the RV Division of Van Boxtel LLC. IncludingLong and short term planning and forecasting.Department management thru appropriate managersDivision Profitability, reporting directly to ownershipSeeking out of new talent and molding that talent to fit with dealership objectivesEmployee reviews and goal management for those employee'sAddressing customer concerns with win/win resolutionsOverall day to day operations and implementation of objectives Show less

      • Assistant Sales Manager

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      • General Manager of dealership operations

        Jan 1996 - Jan 2005
    • Van Boxtel RV and Auto LLC

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2022

      Manage all phases of planning, forecasting and implementation of fixed operations in the largest selling RV dealership in the state of Wisconsin. My main goal is to utilize the resources of the fixed operations to increase Sales market share and overall dealership profitability. I managed a Service group consisting of Service Writers, Technicians and Admin staff. We were responsible for managing the customers service expectations to achieve a positive outcome for that customer. We built future business for the dealership thru courtesy, respect and professionalism. During this time we attained a 70% Technician certification level.

      • Director of Fixed Operations

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2022
      • General Service Manager

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2014
    • Grand Design RV

      Nov 2021 - now
      Partners in Progress Midwest Regional Field Manager Fixed Operations

      Assessing Capabilities and Capacities of our Dealer Partners in Fixed Operations.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RVIA/RVDA Certified RV Service Adviser

      RV Dealers Association
      Jan 2017
    • RVIA/RVDA Certified Warranty Adminsitrator

      RV Dealers Association
      Jan 2018
    • RVIA/RVDA Certified Service Manager

      RV Dealers Association
      Apr 2008
    • RVIA/RVDA Certified RV Technician

      RV Dealers Association
      Jan 2007
    • RVIA/RVDA Parts Manager

      RV Dealers Association
      Jan 2018
    • RVIA/RVDA Certified Parts Specialist

      RV Dealers Association
      Jan 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Daniel Kussow
      National Winner Ford Walk-around competion Ford Motor Company Apr 1987 National winner of Inaugural Ford Motor company Walk-around Competition. Light Truck Division This was a first of its kind product presentation competition open to all Salespeople employed with every Ford dealership in the United States. This competition running over a 3 month period, with over 5000 entrants competing began at the dealership level with final judging being done by Ford Motor Company Executives in Detroit Michigan . Winner received the vehicle he gave the… Show more National winner of Inaugural Ford Motor company Walk-around Competition. Light Truck Division This was a first of its kind product presentation competition open to all Salespeople employed with every Ford dealership in the United States. This competition running over a 3 month period, with over 5000 entrants competing began at the dealership level with final judging being done by Ford Motor Company Executives in Detroit Michigan . Winner received the vehicle he gave the presentation on. Show less
    • Awarded to Daniel Kussow
      Salesperson of the Year ( New Vehicle Sales) Van Boxtel Ford Inc. Jan 1987 Most New units sold calendar year 1987
    • Awarded to Daniel Kussow
      Master Sales Counselor Ford Motor Company Jan 1985 1985 thru 1987
    • Awarded to Daniel Kussow
      Professional Sales Counselor Ford Motor Company Jan 1984 1984 thru 1987