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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lisa Schomp named a leading woman in auto industry by Automotive News
Lisa Schomp, a third-generation car dealer and owner-president of Ralph Schomp Automotive in Littleton, has been named one of the “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” by Automotive News.
“My grandfather was a car dealer, and my father was also in the business,” Schomp tells Automotive News. “I came from a family of six girls and didn’t see any girls in the business. I thought, ‘Why can’t girls do this, too?’”
It’s the trade journal’s first in-depth look at women leaders in the auto industry since 2005.
Most of the 100 women on the list work for automakers; Schomp is one of 13 on the retail side.
The report says that both the recession and the lure of jobs in other fields are thinning the ranks of women in the business.
In interviews, several of the 100 women featured by Automotive News tell of how they had a tough time breaking into a male-dominated business — and Schomp is no exception.
“When I was 21, I was a greeter and brought coffee and donuts to customers at my father’s Oldsmobile store,” Schomp, 58, said in the interview. “When I told my father I wanted to be a dealer, he said I would have to start from the bottom. But if I was his son, I might have started in the sales or service department.”
She also tells of being just the second woman to attend what was then called the “General Motors’ Dealers’ Son School” in Flint, Mich.
“It was a six-month program, and there were about 220 of us in the class,” she recalls. “When I entered the classroom, the instructor looked at me and said the warranty clerk’s class was down the hall. I told him I was not there for the warranty clerk’s class, and he asked, ‘What do you need, honey?’ I said, ‘I’m here to be a dealer — what are you doing here?’”
Read more: Lisa Schomp named a leading woman in auto industry by Automotive News - Denver Business Journal
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Schomp BMW Zero Down Specials Going On Now!
Now for the first time ever, Schomp BMW and BMW of North America are offering lease specials with no security deposit and no down payment. Call or come in for more information on this limited-time offer! 877.331.9197
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ralph Schomp Seeks Sales Consultant
Job Category
Sales/Marketing
Hours
Full Time
Summary
Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform all functions necessary to sell our products and services at or above the profitability guidelines established. Continually prospect for new customers and new business using phone, mail, personal contact, referrals, and all other means available to you. Regularly and consistently follow up with all your prospects and customers per organization / departmental guidelines using telephone, mail, personal contact, and other means available to you. This specifically includes regular andsystematic follow up with those who have purchased vehicles from you/us regularly and continuously after they have taken delivery. Continually maintain and upgrade your product knowledge of the products and services you/we sell and of competitive products and services. Together with management, set annual, monthly, weekly, and daily results oriented goals/objectives. Develop and work action plans that achieve those goals/objectives. Assist in the creation and implementation of effective marketing strategies, advertising and promotions to increase sales and profits. Assist in customer relations and in ensuring we maintain the highest attainable levels of Customer Satisfaction. Assist in establishing reasonable and competitive prices for our products and services, and in keeping all order books, price books, price lists, catalogs, and other sales materials, forms, brochures, etc., up-to-date, accurate, distributed and stocked. Assist in ensuring that all manufacturer/supplier programs, warranties, etc., are followed and that required records are kept. Ensure our sales areas, both inside the buildings and outside, present a clean, neat, and professional image. Assist in the collection of past due customer accounts as requested. Use and keep up-to-date accurate records, files, forms, etc. Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned from time to time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A. JOB PROFILE A Vehicle Salesperson is responsible to serve as the organizations representative in all activities connected with the sales of new and used vehicle, and related products and services to our customers. Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, ability to manage and organize time and activities, professional appearance. Prior experience and/or training in vehicle or big ticket item sales preferred. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or Equivalent CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: VALID DRIVERS LICENSE Current Colorado Sales license. Valid Drivers License PHYSICAL DEMANDS N/A. WORK ENVIRONMENT Perform duties in all weather conditions. Observe all policies and guidelines as set forth by Ralph Schomp Automotive. Attentive to customer needs and responsive to customer inquiries where appropriate. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Experience
Previous Sales experience in the Pre-owned section.
Required Experience Level: No previous experience
Education
No Specific Requirement
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Clean and Valid Colorado Drivers License Able to pass a drug test.
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Sales/Marketing
Hours
Full Time
Summary
Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform all functions necessary to sell our products and services at or above the profitability guidelines established. Continually prospect for new customers and new business using phone, mail, personal contact, referrals, and all other means available to you. Regularly and consistently follow up with all your prospects and customers per organization / departmental guidelines using telephone, mail, personal contact, and other means available to you. This specifically includes regular andsystematic follow up with those who have purchased vehicles from you/us regularly and continuously after they have taken delivery. Continually maintain and upgrade your product knowledge of the products and services you/we sell and of competitive products and services. Together with management, set annual, monthly, weekly, and daily results oriented goals/objectives. Develop and work action plans that achieve those goals/objectives. Assist in the creation and implementation of effective marketing strategies, advertising and promotions to increase sales and profits. Assist in customer relations and in ensuring we maintain the highest attainable levels of Customer Satisfaction. Assist in establishing reasonable and competitive prices for our products and services, and in keeping all order books, price books, price lists, catalogs, and other sales materials, forms, brochures, etc., up-to-date, accurate, distributed and stocked. Assist in ensuring that all manufacturer/supplier programs, warranties, etc., are followed and that required records are kept. Ensure our sales areas, both inside the buildings and outside, present a clean, neat, and professional image. Assist in the collection of past due customer accounts as requested. Use and keep up-to-date accurate records, files, forms, etc. Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned from time to time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A. JOB PROFILE A Vehicle Salesperson is responsible to serve as the organizations representative in all activities connected with the sales of new and used vehicle, and related products and services to our customers. Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, ability to manage and organize time and activities, professional appearance. Prior experience and/or training in vehicle or big ticket item sales preferred. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or Equivalent CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: VALID DRIVERS LICENSE Current Colorado Sales license. Valid Drivers License PHYSICAL DEMANDS N/A. WORK ENVIRONMENT Perform duties in all weather conditions. Observe all policies and guidelines as set forth by Ralph Schomp Automotive. Attentive to customer needs and responsive to customer inquiries where appropriate. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Experience
Previous Sales experience in the Pre-owned section.
Required Experience Level: No previous experience
Education
No Specific Requirement
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Clean and Valid Colorado Drivers License Able to pass a drug test.
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Ralph Schomp Seeks Greeter - Part Time
Job Category
Administrative/Support
Hours
Part Time
Summary
Sales Greeter for Honda, BMW and MINI Cooper Sales. Part Time work available only. Must be flexible to work Days, nights and weekends. -Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is helpful (we can train) -Type a Minimum of 65 WPM -Personable and friendly -Reliable and dependable -Clean & Valid Colorado Drivers License
Responsibilities and Duties
Friendly and Professional to all of our guests and staff. Answer phones General office duties
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Education
No Specific Requirement
Personal Characteristics
Friendly, reliable, team player
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Administrative/Support
Hours
Part Time
Summary
Sales Greeter for Honda, BMW and MINI Cooper Sales. Part Time work available only. Must be flexible to work Days, nights and weekends. -Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is helpful (we can train) -Type a Minimum of 65 WPM -Personable and friendly -Reliable and dependable -Clean & Valid Colorado Drivers License
Responsibilities and Duties
Friendly and Professional to all of our guests and staff. Answer phones General office duties
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Education
No Specific Requirement
Personal Characteristics
Friendly, reliable, team player
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Schomp BMW Seeks Delivery Specialist
Job Category
Administrative/Support
Hours
Full Time
Summary
To assist the BMW Sales department with the delivery and explanation of the customers new vehicle.
Responsibilities and Duties
Essential Duties: *Thoroughly explain and present all accessories available for a specific model of vehicle. *Walk customers around accessorized showroom cars to visually demonstrate options. *Sell accessories and maintain a minimum standard of performance in this area. *Assist in scheduling appointments with the service department for accessory installation. *Assist in installing over-the-counter sold accessories. *Schedule appointments with individual Client Advisors and customers for expert and thorough delivery service. *Perform regimented, expert and thorough delivery service to our customers. *Provide high levels of enthusiasm for the product and the process. *Keep customers engaged in the delivery through knowledge and enthusiasm. *Follow-up with customers in regards to their cars and any accessories added. *Follow-up with customers that showed interest in accessories or other services, but did not buy at the time of delivery. *Continually maintain and upgrade your knowledge and abilities to demonstrate every option on each vehicle offered. *Assist in customer relations and in ensuring we maintain the highest attainable levels of Customer Satisfaction. *Ensure utilized areas both inside the buildings and outside present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. *Use and keep up-to-date accurate files, forms, etc
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Experience
-BMW Product Knowledge
Required Experience Level: No previous experience
Education
No Specific Requirement
Personal Characteristics
The job requires great enthusiasm for the BMW product, and the customers that purchase them. It also requires excellent communication skills, self motivator, self starter, ability to manage and organize time and activities. *This job requires a professional appearance. *This job requires the Delivery Specialist professionally represent the company in all aspects of the job. *This job requires a person to be thorough and also very patient with every customer served.
Minimum Qualifications
-Valid and Clean Colorado Driver's License
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Administrative/Support
Hours
Full Time
Summary
To assist the BMW Sales department with the delivery and explanation of the customers new vehicle.
Responsibilities and Duties
Essential Duties: *Thoroughly explain and present all accessories available for a specific model of vehicle. *Walk customers around accessorized showroom cars to visually demonstrate options. *Sell accessories and maintain a minimum standard of performance in this area. *Assist in scheduling appointments with the service department for accessory installation. *Assist in installing over-the-counter sold accessories. *Schedule appointments with individual Client Advisors and customers for expert and thorough delivery service. *Perform regimented, expert and thorough delivery service to our customers. *Provide high levels of enthusiasm for the product and the process. *Keep customers engaged in the delivery through knowledge and enthusiasm. *Follow-up with customers in regards to their cars and any accessories added. *Follow-up with customers that showed interest in accessories or other services, but did not buy at the time of delivery. *Continually maintain and upgrade your knowledge and abilities to demonstrate every option on each vehicle offered. *Assist in customer relations and in ensuring we maintain the highest attainable levels of Customer Satisfaction. *Ensure utilized areas both inside the buildings and outside present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. *Use and keep up-to-date accurate files, forms, etc
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Experience
-BMW Product Knowledge
Required Experience Level: No previous experience
Education
No Specific Requirement
Personal Characteristics
The job requires great enthusiasm for the BMW product, and the customers that purchase them. It also requires excellent communication skills, self motivator, self starter, ability to manage and organize time and activities. *This job requires a professional appearance. *This job requires the Delivery Specialist professionally represent the company in all aspects of the job. *This job requires a person to be thorough and also very patient with every customer served.
Minimum Qualifications
-Valid and Clean Colorado Driver's License
Call Carla Flynn @ 303.471.3765
Thursday, July 22, 2010
5-Star Rating on Google Maps
No hassle, no haggle.
By Jason - Jul 22, 2010, Google Maps
I love the one price, no haggle philosophy. Buying my BMW from them was very stress free. They were upfront and fair about trade in (went by blue book) and the price of a new car. Top notch customer service thus far. This is the way buying a car should be.
By Jason - Jul 22, 2010, Google Maps
I love the one price, no haggle philosophy. Buying my BMW from them was very stress free. They were upfront and fair about trade in (went by blue book) and the price of a new car. Top notch customer service thus far. This is the way buying a car should be.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
BMW Group announces support for iPod Out
by Serenity Caldwell, Macworld.com
"iPod Out" was one of the new iOS 4 APIs mentioned at Apple's preview event back in April, but no one quite knew what it was meant for?until last week, when BMW Group announced that it had integrated iPod Out into its newest BMW and Mini vehicle entertainment systems.
So what is iPod Out? From BMW Group's press photos and description, the API allows car manufacturers to integrate the iPod Classic OS look and controls into a vehicle?s on-board entertainment system. Owners of future BMW and Mini models will be able to control their iPod or iPhone fully from the car?s interface controls. In addition, users will have access to their device?s Genius feature and be able to make custom playlists.
BMW Group seems all too happy to use this API, stating that "future vehicles equipped with this technology will be able to adapt more quickly to the software lifecycles of iPod touch and iPhone" (Here's hoping this will mean the end of terrible custom iPod music UIs and messages like "iPod/iPhone not supported" when you plug in your newest iOS device.)
BMW Group hasn't outlined any specific timeline for integration, but notes that support will be coming to future BMW models using BMW ConnectedDrive and Mini models using Mini Connected. Customers who wish to use the iPod Out feature in new BMW Group cars need to have an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 4.0 or later.
"iPod Out" was one of the new iOS 4 APIs mentioned at Apple's preview event back in April, but no one quite knew what it was meant for?until last week, when BMW Group announced that it had integrated iPod Out into its newest BMW and Mini vehicle entertainment systems.
So what is iPod Out? From BMW Group's press photos and description, the API allows car manufacturers to integrate the iPod Classic OS look and controls into a vehicle?s on-board entertainment system. Owners of future BMW and Mini models will be able to control their iPod or iPhone fully from the car?s interface controls. In addition, users will have access to their device?s Genius feature and be able to make custom playlists.
BMW Group seems all too happy to use this API, stating that "future vehicles equipped with this technology will be able to adapt more quickly to the software lifecycles of iPod touch and iPhone" (Here's hoping this will mean the end of terrible custom iPod music UIs and messages like "iPod/iPhone not supported" when you plug in your newest iOS device.)
BMW Group hasn't outlined any specific timeline for integration, but notes that support will be coming to future BMW models using BMW ConnectedDrive and Mini models using Mini Connected. Customers who wish to use the iPod Out feature in new BMW Group cars need to have an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 4.0 or later.
Schomp Automotive The 20th Annual Children's Hospital Sales Event
The 20th Annual Children's Hospital Sales Event is going on now thru Saturday, July 17, 2010. All new & pre-owned BMWs are on sale with a percentage of every automobile sold benefitting the Children's Hospital Burn Unit.
Monday, June 21, 2010
5 Thumbs Up from Dex Knows
Monday, May 17, 2010
4 Star Review from Insider Pages
No haggle, no pressure. We bought a car from a great representative, Will Routon, and had an honest transaction. From the purchase through our first year of owning the car, we have had positive interactions with Schomp. On one occasion I had to call several times to get the results from a check-up on my car (they'd misplaced the paperwork), but it wasn't something that would cause me to not recommend the dealership.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Ralph Schomp BMW 5700 South Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121
always a great experience - Apr 24, 2010
"In the last 9 or so years, I have purchased 4 different BMW's from the Schomp BMW Center, the most recent was just this week. Every single experience I have had has been nothing but professional. I have purchased two vehicles from Brian Neal in sales in the last three years and he is a true pleasure to work with, very responsive to requests, and works hard to find you exactly what you are looking for. His customer service is top notch. I also use Schomp for all of the service on the vehicles and have found the service department to always go above and beyond to make sure everything is right. Besides the BMW being a great vehicle, the service is in part why we continue to return when we want to purchase a new vehicle. This dealership and it's people have always taken care of us. I never write reviews, but after reading some of the other reviews, I felt compelled to let people know, I would recommend this dealership to anyone wanting a fair price, good service and a great sales experience."
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always a great experience - Apr 24, 2010
"In the last 9 or so years, I have purchased 4 different BMW's from the Schomp BMW Center, the most recent was just this week. Every single experience I have had has been nothing but professional. I have purchased two vehicles from Brian Neal in sales in the last three years and he is a true pleasure to work with, very responsive to requests, and works hard to find you exactly what you are looking for. His customer service is top notch. I also use Schomp for all of the service on the vehicles and have found the service department to always go above and beyond to make sure everything is right. Besides the BMW being a great vehicle, the service is in part why we continue to return when we want to purchase a new vehicle. This dealership and it's people have always taken care of us. I never write reviews, but after reading some of the other reviews, I felt compelled to let people know, I would recommend this dealership to anyone wanting a fair price, good service and a great sales experience."
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So I end up driving to the previous location off Broadway and like a typical guy, I drive around for a good 10-15 minutes trying to find this place. I finally gave up and called them. They just moved off of C-470 and so I make the trek down there.
The show-room is quite impeccable and of course they have a huge breakfast and free Wi-Fi. They not only changed my oil, but also changed my windshield wiper blades and washed my car.
The only negative is the location which is out of the way. Other than that a much better dealership than my last experience in Dallas.