Christopher Lima

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General Manager at Morgan Auto Group

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Overview

Christopher is an award-winning automotive retail leader and the General Manager at Morgan Auto Group. A graduate of the NADA Dealer Academy, he has a proven track record of driving sales and revenue growth in the luxury car sector, previously holding leadership roles at Motor Werks Auto Group.

Based on his active recruitment efforts highlighting the benefits of living in "sunny Sarasota, " Christopher appears to appreciate the Florida lifestyle and the unique work-life opportunities the climate and location provide. He is focused on building a strong team in the region.

He was recognized as the General Manager of the Year in 2017 during his tenure at Motor Werks Automotive Group.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Actively uses his network to recruit top talent from across the country to join his team in Sarasota, Florida, emphasizing the great work environment and location.
Luxury Automotive
His career is centered on the luxury auto market, with extensive experience managing high-end brands like BMW and Lexus, and a focus on premium customer service.
Team Leadership
Described as a leader with an objective and transparent style, he focuses on motivating his staff and fostering a positive, productive, and collaborative dealership culture.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
General Manager at Morgan Auto Group
3-2022 - 10-2022
Chief Marketing Officer at Motor Werks Auto Group
6-2019 - 3-2022
Vice President of Sales amd Marketing at Motor Werks Auto Group
8-2016 - 3-2022
BMW General Manager at Motor Werks Auto Group
11-2009 - 1-2015
BMW Sales Manager at The Patrick Dealer Group

Education

Education details unavailable from Northeastern Illinois University
Education details unavailable from Saint Viator High School

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Exp : 19 Location : Sarasota, Florida, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : General Manager at Morgan Auto Group
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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Christopher

Personality Compatibility


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