Ryan Carolus
About Ryan Carolus
Ryan Carolus serves as the Director of Sales at Exeter Finance, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having worked in various roles at notable companies including Kelley Blue Book and GM Financial.
Work at Exeter Finance
Ryan Carolus has held the position of Director of Sales at Exeter Finance since 2019. In this role, he oversees sales operations and strategies, contributing to the company's growth and client engagement. Prior to this position, he served as the Central Region Dealer Sales Manager at Exeter Finance from 2015 to 2019, where he managed dealer relationships and sales initiatives in the central region.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Before joining Exeter Finance, Ryan Carolus worked at Kelley Blue Book.com as a Digital Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2015. His responsibilities included developing marketing strategies to enhance online presence and engagement. Additionally, he served as a Dealer Relationship Manager at GM Financial for seven months in 2013, focusing on building and maintaining dealer partnerships. Earlier in his career, he held positions at INCISENT Technologies and First Data Corporation, gaining extensive experience in sales management and account executive roles.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Carolus studied Business and Marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder. He also attended New Mexico State University, where he studied at the Guthrie School of Business. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in sales and marketing, equipping him with the skills necessary to excel in various roles within the automotive finance industry.
Career Timeline
Ryan Carolus began his career in sales at First Data Corporation, where he worked as a Regional Account Executive from 2000 to 2004. He then transitioned to INCISENT Technologies as a Regional Sales Manager from 2006 to 2007. After a brief stint at GM Financial in 2013, he moved to Kelley Blue Book.com and later joined Exeter Finance, where he has continued to advance in his career.