David Rogers

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DISC Type : i

Fixed Operations Director at Piazza Auto Group

Southampton, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

David Rogers is an experienced Fixed Operations Director for the Piazza Auto Group, with a career spanning leadership roles at Penske Automotive Group and various dealerships. A strong sales professional with skills in budgeting and operations management, he has appeared on industry podcasts to discuss key trends like technician training and technology in service departments.


He is spearheading a new vision for 2026-2027 to build dedicated training platforms for new technicians utilizing the groups car wash and lube facilities.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Technician Training
He has publicly discussed the industry's technician shortage and plans to build an in-house training platform to develop entry-level talent for Piazza Auto Group.
Fixed Ops Tech
As a guest on an industry podcast, he discussed the role of AI and technology in improving fixed operations, indicating an interest in modernizing service departments.
Operations Management
His entire career is focused on fixed operations management, with expertise in budgeting, business planning, and improving profitability for automotive service centers.

Media Appearances

How dealers can optimize service technicians and customer experience – Dave Rogers, Piazza Auto Group. Featured in CBT News

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Video Inspections and Smarter Service Intervals Power Piazza Auto Group’s Profit Growth. Featured in Dealership Guy

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Work History

1-2017
Fixed Operations Director at Piazza Auto Group
3-2016 - 12-2016
Fixed Operations Director at Penske Automotive Group
6-2015 - 2-2016
General Manager at Linden Volkswagen
12-2014 - 5-2015
General Manager at DCH Freehold Nissan/Lithia Motors
9-2012 - 12-2014
General Manager at Nissan of Turnersville/Penske Automotive

Education

1986 - 1988
Accounting/Business Mgmt from Ocean County College

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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