Nick Chivinski

Go-getter
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VP of Sales and Strategy at Savvy DEALER

Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States

Overview

Nick Chivinski is the VP of Sales & Strategy at Savvy DEALER, bringing over 25 years of automotive industry experience. He specializes in creating data-driven digital marketing and website strategies that convert shoppers into buyers, drawing from his background in dealership sales, finance, and as a consultant at Cox Automotive.

He has a keen interest in the practical application of new technology in the automotive business, demonstrated by his recent certifications in AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Nick often shares insightful and humorous commentary on the dynamics of the vendor-dealer relationship within the auto industry.

Unique fact: Nick is certified in "Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompt Writing, " showing a forward-thinking approach to integrating AI into business strategy.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Decisive

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Dealership Digital Strategy
Helps dealers align their websites, SEO, SEM, and paid social media with their inventory and market data to improve lead quality and conversion rates.
Used Vehicle Trends
Analyzes and discusses key market shifts, including the impact of EV depreciation, wholesale values, and the challenges posed by 84-month loan terms on the trade cycle.
Automotive Sales Process
Leverages 25+ years of in-dealership experience to ensure digital strategies support and enhance how dealers actually sell cars, rather than just generating marketing noise.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
VP of Sales and Strategy at Savvy DEALER
9-2021 - 9-2025
Performance Manager at Cox Automotive Inc.
10-2020 - 9-2021
SR Dealer Success Consultant at Cox Automotive Inc. at Cox Automotive Inc.
10-2017 - 10-2020
Sales Manager at Bob Weaver Chevrolet Company
6-2015 - 10-2017
Finance Director at Bob Weaver Chevrolet Company

Education

1996 - 1999
Education details unavailable from Blue Mountain High School

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Nick

Personality Compatibility


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