CLAYTON STANFIELD

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DISC Type : DI

Dealer Training and Activation at eBay

Reno, Nevada, United States

Overview

Clayton Stanfield has over 20 years of experience in business development across the automotive, IoT, and SaaS sectors. Currently leading dealer training at eBay Motors, he holds a Masters degree from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Colleagues describe him as passionate, confident, and considerate, with a talent for developing go-to-market strategies.

Clayton is a dedicated family man who recently spent a year at home with his children, focusing on helping his eldest prepare for college. Public information suggests a past involvement in the Reno music scene as a vocalist and bassist, indicating an appreciation for live music and performing arts.

He authored "Operational Blueprint, " a comprehensive guide designed to help automotive dealers master the process of selling vehicles online through eBay Motors.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

Achievement-Oriented

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Automotive eCommerce
His career is dedicated to helping auto dealers succeed online, including authoring a guide on selling vehicles effectively through the eBay Motors platform.
SaaS Go-to-Market
He has extensive experience developing GTM strategies and has successfully launched multiple SaaS products in the IoT and automotive service industries.
Dealer Training
His current role at eBay focuses on training and activating automotive dealers, and he is a recognized speaker at industry seminars and e-commerce summits.

Media Appearances

eBay Motors Senior Manager Reveals How to Create an Online Sales Channel to Sell Parts and Accessories. Featured in Digital Dealer

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Senior Manager of Dealer Training at eBay Motors Shares How to Sell Vehicles on eBay Motors the Right Way. Featured in Digital Dealer

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Senior Manager of Dealer Training at eBay Motors Reveals The Four Main Forces Driving Today’s Commerce: Mobile, Local, Social and Digital. Featured in Digital Dealer

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Work History

6-2025
Dealer Training and Activation at eBay
8-2023 - 6-2024
Director of Business Development at RevolutionParts
5-2021 - 8-2023
Director of Sales And Marketing at Breadware LLC
1-2019 - 12-2021
Director Brand Strategy and Demand Generation (Co-Founder) at Swizzle
6-2017 - 3-2020
Senior Automotive Management Consultant and Executive Coach at Drive Performance Group

Education

2008 - 2011
Masters from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
2007 - 2008
Public Administration from University of Southern California

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Insights For Selling To CLAYTON

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with CLAYTON is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from CLAYTON

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will CLAYTON move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can CLAYTON take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And CLAYTON

Personality Compatibility


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