Steve Montanaro

About Steve Montanaro

Executive General Manager in Tampa, Florida, leading a volume operation across sales, F&I, used vehicles, service, parts, and fleet. My leadership is built on one idea: winning is not a hot streak, it’s a system.I’m a full-store operator with a sharp focus on P&L performance, expense discipline, KPI driven-processes, and repeatable execution. I build structure where it matters most, lead from the front, and develop teams that perform under pressure. I’m hands-on with the levers that move outcomes, lead response and follow-up standards, desk and deal discipline, inventory acquisition and recon flow, and customer retention through service.What I’m known for:Driving sustainable growth in volume and gross through a clean process and accountabilityTightening conversion and speed to lead without sacrificing customer experienceBuilding used vehicle stability through acquisition strategy, recon discipline, pricing rigor, and faster turnsImproving service and sales alignment to create incremental opportunities and better retentionDeveloping leaders, setting clear standards, coaching daily, and building a culture people are proud to be part ofPartnering effectively with OEM and vendors, tied to measurable outcomes (not vanity metrics)I’m always open to thoughtful dialogue with industry leaders, partners, and recruiters, whether it’s benchmarking performance, sharing ideas, or supporting a need you’re working on.For the fastest response, please email me directly: s••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Executive General Manager - Morgan Chevrolet of Tampa

   Morgan Auto Group

   Apr 2022 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Oversaw a ground-up rebuild of staff and processes as part of Morgan Automotive\'s acquisition of the Jim Browne Auto Group.• Built SOPs, and hired and trained staff to increase efficiency.• Build New and Used inventory strategy to assist in aggressive market goals.• Developed and executed a marketing plan focused on reputation building.

Skills

• Automotive Aftermarket
• Income Statement
• Store Management
• Automobile
• Profit Maximization
• Market Planning
• Retail
• B2b
• Advertising
• Hiring
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Dealer Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Selling
• Customer Service
• Marketing Strategy
• Personal Finance
• Account Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Gross Profit
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Deal Closure
• Pricing
• F & I
• Budgets
• Finance
• Sales Process
• Retail Management
• Analysis
• P&L
• Management
• F&I
• Sales Management
• Automotive