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Charles Watson

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📍 Naperville, Illinois, United States

A seasoned automotive executive and NADA graduate with a history of progressing from top salesperson to General Manager at Advantage Auto Group. His expertise centers on new business development, resource maximization, and creating innovative customer service strategies to elevate satisfaction.

As a salesperson, he was a top performer for ten years, averaging over 40 vehicle sales per month.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Career Break
Job Level
Senior
Location
Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Automotive Leadership
As a General Manager, his philosophy is to create environments where people can thrive and results are achieved.
New Business Development
Considers this a core competency, rooted in a deep understanding of the automotive industry's nuances and market presence.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Career Break
Open to New Opportunities
4-2024
General Manager
Open to New Opportunities
6-2019 - 4-2024
General Manager
Advantage Auto Group
6-2006 - 6-2020
General Sales Manager, Finance Director, Used Car Manager, Finance Manager
Advantage Auto Group
6-1997 - 5-2006
Sales
Bolingbrook and Ed James Chevrolet
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Education
3-2019 - 3-2020
Automotive Dealership Training - Owner/Management
NADA - National Automotive Dealer Association
2000 - 2002
Associate's degree
School name: Beville State
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