Adam Perlow

About Adam Perlow

A Sr. Executive Leader and Change Agent, I lead with passion and clarity — motivating people and strengthening organizations to drive aggressive business goals. With more than 20 years of experience managing operations and directing sales at the corporate and retail dealership levels, I bring extensive expertise and experience leading to powerful results.As the automotive industry is quickly evolving through Electrification, Mobility, Autonomous Driving, and more, executive leaders must be adaptable and willing to take risks to continue to compete, achieve accelerated profits, and realize company growth. From the startup space to major industry players, disruption will continue to be key to addressing changing customer needs.A visionary professional, I am eager to reinvent while also respecting and protecting what already works for a company; with the confidence to go after new customers. At Kia Motors, I helped them move from obscurity to becoming a formidable competitor. As the EVP at Island Auto Group, I’ve led critical initiatives that facilitated the Group to be launched into #47 of the top 150 highest volume dealer groups in the U.S. I’m proud to be known as an executive leader with true grit and fortitude. It has allowed me to tackle challenges where others view obstacles — driving turnarounds and strengthening organizations that are more efficient and profitable. I build and empower teams, while focusing on the importance of cultural differences, leading the creation of an environment based on performance, respect, integrity, and success. I’m a team player who is passionate about cross-departmental collaboration and mentoring others. In deeply understanding the customer, you must embrace change and transparency. This helps to build trust and remove friction from the sales and service experience I’m looking forward to continuing to make positive impact for exciting companies as the future of the innovative customer experience unfolds.

Experience

1. Member of the Board of Advisors

   Ziggy Powered By Ev Safe Charge Inc

   Jan 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   EV Safe Charge provides nationwide safe, reliable and robust residential and commercial electric vehicle charging solutions — collaborating with clients on product selection, network management software and help to locate grants and complete RFPs, providing end-to-end sales, installation, guidance, and support.

Education

• Union College

  Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Sociology

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Automotive Aftermarket
• Automobile
• Competitive Analysis
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Vehicles
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Field Operations
• Digital Sales Strategy
• Internet Marketing
• Dealer Network Development
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Project Management
• Mobile Marketing
• Sales
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• E-Commerce
• Product Management
• Motivational Speaking
• Parts
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Automotive Engineering
• Trusted Business Advisor
• Sales Management
• Dealer Management
• High Performance Sales Teams
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Retail
• Product Marketing
• Fleet Management
• Targeted Marketing
• Team Building
• Product Development
• Business Planning
• Program Management