AutoTrader.com Pricing???

[Brian in Etown]

@Lighntup
is this guy legit? If so maybe I can call and get a price break on that new alpha package?

 

[Paranoid DSM]

I sympathize with you, I really do. Just think, from now until the end of the year you'll only be able to rely on new business revenue to meat goals since they've pulled all renewel contracts thru already. How is it going to be possible for many reps to hit their revenue goals with ever shrinking territories also? I've heard they've shrunk most reps down to about 30 accounts (that can be a small area of opportunity if your in a metro area) This is not going to be a double digit increase in revenue for Autotrader. I'd be willing to bet they will end up close to 5% revenue growth after all is said & done in December. Don't forget you've got to keep all accounts under 90 days! I left them early last year before the new plan came into play and I've heard nothing but woe from those I know still there. Good luck.

 

[Dave Blandon]

I guess autotrader is realizing that the tree that grew money for them the past several years has been pruned back drastically this year. We reduced our ad spend with them in January and haven't seen any noticeable loss in activity from them since.

 

[Churn Burn]

Your district is almost $16,000 under goal with 10 business days left in the month, 7 days if you want the contracts "delivered" to count towards this month (April). That means your region has got to be behind the 8 ball something awful. Autotrader.com, ready, fire, aim!

 

[Brian in Etown]

guess lightnup is on the busy side picking up the slack for that other district. We even have the best ATC reps on dealer refresh!

 

[TTT]

No Wonder this guy is retiring !!!

"To All ATC Employees:

I am writing to announce that Craig Hunt has decided to retire on his 65th birthday which is on June 15.

Craig joined AutoTrader.com in October 1999 as a District Sales Manager, and since then he has had a truly storied career in our Dealer Sales organization. Before being promoted in January 2007 to Senior Vice President in charge of all of Dealer Sales, Craig held 8 different management roles and he moved his home 8 times over the past 9 years. In between his first and current jobs, he held these positions: District Sales Manager - Florida; District Sales Manager - Texas; District Sales Manager - North Carolina; Regional Director - Southwest Region; Regional Director - Mid Atlantic Region; Regional Director - South Region; Regional Vice President - West Division; Regional Vice President - Central Division.

Wow, what a list, and what a record of accomplishment and sacrifice for AutoTrader.com. In all of these roles Craig brought to bear his trademark passion and focus on our customers and our sales people. Craig always took a personal interest in the true building blocks of our success: how we select and develop our people, how we reward outstanding performance, and what new products and services we need to develop to stay ahead of the competition. To say Craig has been a prime mover behind AutoTrader.com's incredible growth over the past nine years would be a huge understatement. His leadership will be missed, but we are fortunate that Craig has built a very strong senior leadership team in Dealer Sales that is ready to take AutoTrader.com to the next level.

Starting on April 28, and until we name a new head of Dealer Sales, our Division Vice Presidents, Jeff Catron, Roger Hilterbrandt, and Bob Landers, along with Dave Pyle, our new Vice President of Sales Operations, will report directly to me. From April 28 until June 15, Craig will assist me in selecting our next leader and in ensuring a smooth transition.

Please join me in congratulating Craig on his many successes with our company, and in wishing him a long, healthy, and happy retirement.

chip"

 

[Pending Cancellation]

TTT, LMAO!!! He's no dummy, following Hal Green's lead! saw the outlook this year, took his options & rolled! How many new hire AC's they looking for in your region 15-20? How's the less is more plan plan working out?

 

[TTT]

Anybody wants an AC (advertising consultant) job with Autotrader? They need fresh meat and new Robots !

"We are growing again!! Below are our latest Advertising Consultant openings for our Division. If you know of a sales professional, please forward this email or have them visit AUTOTRADER.COM, and click “employment opportunities.”

North East Region

North Boston, MA
Providence, RI
Albany, NY (AC opening and a District Sales Manager opening)
Amsterdam, NY
Pittsfield, MA
Fitchburg, MA
Suffolk County, NY
Plainfield, NJ
Northwest New Jersey
Newark, NJ
Danbury, CT

Mid- Atlantic Region

Roanoke, VA
Pittsburgh, PA
Dubois, PA
Winchester, VA
Statesville, SC
Greenville, SC
Charlotte, NC
Lancaster, PA

South Region

Knoxville, TN
Jackson, MS
Pensacola, FL
Tampa, FL

 

[Steph]

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[Brian in Etown]

@TTT
Maybe you can start a site like edmunds.com and give us all ideas on how we can get better deals from our ATC reps? Come on what is the "REAL" price for a spotlight ad?