Jon Blakely

Commander
DISC Type : D

General Manager at Rohrman Automotive Group

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Overview

Jon Blakely is an award-winning General Manager for the Rohrman Automotive Group with expertise in business transformation and talent development. A graduate of the University of Dayton and the NADA Academy, he is recognized for driving significant growth. People often describe him as persistent, professional, and a bright leader who gets results.

Jon is a self-described "Faith-Driven Innovator" who values intentionality and consistent execution over hype. His leadership philosophy centers on developing and empowering people, believing that combining great people with a consistent process is the foundation for success. He also runs an automotive consulting company, Pivot Advisorss.

He was named to Auto Remarketings "40 Under 40" list in 2021, recognizing him as a next-generation leader in the automotive industry.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
He focuses on building high-performance teams by developing and empowering driven individuals who are curious and eager to grow.
Business Transformation
He has a proven track record of driving substantial growth, highlighted by a previous achievement of increasing a dealership's net profit by over 1, 000%.
Automotive Operations
His career is centered on automotive operations, from sales and finance to general management and his current ownership of an automotive consulting firm.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
General Manager at Rohrman Automotive Group
8-2023 - 10-2025
Owner at Pivot Advisorss
12-2019 - 7-2023
Director Of Operations at Coyle Chevrolet Co
6-2013 - 12-2019
New Car Sales Manager at Andy Mohr Automotive Group
2-2012 - 6-2013
Special Finance Director at Andy Mohr Automotive Group

Education

2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from University of Dayton

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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Jon take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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