Jeff Risner
About
Jeff Risner is from Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Jeff works in the following industries: "Automotive". Jeff is currently Chief Strategy Officer at TRADE X, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Jeff also works as Asset Management at Lee Auto Malls, a job Jeff has held since Dec 1999. Another title Jeff currently holds is President at Automotive Purchasing Network, Inc.. In Jeff's previous role as a Co-founder and CEO at The Appraisal Lane, Jeff worked in United States until Nov 2020. Prior to joining The Appraisal Lane, Jeff was a Owner at Georgia-Carolina Auto Auction and held the position of Owner at Commerce, GA. Prior to that, Jeff was a Fleet Director at Lee Auto Malls, based in Eastern United States from Jan 2000 to Jan 2011. Jeff started working as Vice-President Vehicle Inventory at Lithia Motors in Medford, Oregon Area in Jun 2007. From Jun 1993 to Feb 1999, Jeff was Director of Purchasing at CarMax, based in Richmond, VA. Prior to that, Jeff was a Used Car Manager at Toyota of Boone, based in Boone, NC from Jan 1991 to Jan 1992. Jeff started working as Dealer Sales Manager at Orange County Auto Auction in Orlando, Florida in Jan 1985.
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Jeff Risner's current jobs
Specializing in asset management for auto dealers and fleet companies. Manage a network of buyers that assist dealers in procuring the inventory needed to meet their target model mix. Assist in trade evaluation using current market information. Provide insights to dealers that allow them to make data driven decisions.
Jeff Risner's past jobs
The Appraisal Lane is a real-time used car trade network and communications platform that enables dealers to submit used cars for appraisal and receive cash offers from a network of experts who balance knowledge with market valuation data resulting in the most accurate used car valuations. Fully optimized for mobile, the platform manages appraisal submissions, purchase offers, and dealer, appraiser, and buyer communications, as well as sales and fulfillment channel information. Among many other benefits, The Appraisal Lane gives dealers the ability to move used car inventory by providing accurate valuations; the ability to provide consistent consumer trade-in offers; the opportunity to white label the technology suite to power their own private networks; and the confidence to take used cars on trade regardless of a new car sale, ultimately improving their business in the process.
Specializing in customer service. At GCAA our motto is "whatever it takes". As an independent auction we can provide our consignors with custom solutions to meet their individual needs. In addition to our physical auctions we are able to list inventory on SmartAuction, OpenLane, and OVE. Georgia-Carolina Auto Auction...where buyers and sellers meet!
Manage fleet liquidation process. Increased focus on fleet diversification and vehicle specific turn parameters.
Responsible for all aspects of inventory management for 112 locations in fifteen states. Including acquisition, pricing, inventory turn, and disposition of excess and aged inventory. Led initiative to develop centralized appraisal platform providing consistency in vehicle valuation. Implemented standardized appraisal process in 35 stores.
Founding associate. Responsible for asset management (acquisition, pricing, and disposition) for the first 12 locations. Integral in establishing training program for the purchasing department, fueling growth of team from 6 members to 200+ members. Managed a staff of 140+ and inventory of 6,500+ units. Led initiative for development of CarMax on-site auctions.
Managed used vehicle department for Toyota of Boone. Responsibilities included motivation and management of 5 person sales team, inventory management, trade valuation, and customer engagement. During 6 month tenure increased unit sales by 35%. Able to achieve this through inventory analytics and adherence to stocking plan.
Develop and maintain relationships with dealer body to increase vehicle consignment and sales. Learned the importance of listening to your customers and understanding their needs.