Bobby S.
About Bobby S.
Bobby S. is a Regional Sales Executive at Affinitiv Inc, specializing in automotive sales and technology solutions. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, he has held various roles that focus on dealer partnerships and program utilization across multiple states.
Current Role at Affinitiv
Bobby S. serves as a Regional Sales Executive at Affinitiv Inc since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for prospecting and selling the full Affinitiv Suite to both existing and new dealers across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. He conducts monthly visits to dealer partners to ensure full utilization of programs and provides training for in-store adoption. His focus includes implementing service lane technology and trade/equity tools to help dealers maximize customer retention.
Previous Experience in Automotive Consulting
Before joining Affinitiv, Bobby S. worked at Shift Digital as a Volkswagen Regional Process/Digital Consultant from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he operated in Virginia, DC, and Maryland, where he focused on enhancing digital processes for Volkswagen dealers. His previous role at CDK Global as an Automotive Digital Solutions Manager from 2014 to 2016 also involved similar responsibilities in the automotive sector, further establishing his expertise in digital solutions.
Sales and Account Management Background
Bobby S. has a solid background in sales and account management. He worked at Charter Communications as a Business Account Executive from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Sales Account Executive at DexYP from 2016 to 2017, and earlier as an Advertising Executive at DexYP from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, he served as an Automotive Internet Media Consultant at Dominion Enterprises from 2003 to 2006, where he contributed to the digital marketing efforts in the automotive industry.
Military Service and Early Career
Bobby S. served in the US Navy as a Ships Serviceman 3rd Class from 1994 to 1998 in the Norfolk, Virginia area. This experience provided him with foundational skills and discipline that have contributed to his professional development. Following his military service, he pursued a career in sales and consulting, which has led to his current role in the automotive industry.
Education and Technical Skills
Bobby S. studied at ECPI University, where he earned an Associate's degree in Computer Science from 1998 to 2000. This educational background has equipped him with technical skills that are beneficial in his current role, particularly in implementing technology solutions for automotive dealers.