Auto Dealer CRM Provider DealerSocket Announces the 2nd Annual DealerSocket User Summit
Leading automotive CRM provider DealerSocket announced the date and location for their second annual DealerSocket User Summit. To be held June 14-15, 2011 the User Summit is a chance for DealerSocket customers to get all the best practices, networking, inspiration and education they need to thrive and succeed.
To be held June 14-15, 2011 the User Summit is a chance for DealerSocket customers to get all the best practices, networking, inspiration and education they need to thrive and succeed.
San Clemente, CA – Leading automotive CRM provider DealerSocket (www.dealersocket.com), announced today the date and location for their second annual DealerSocket User Summit. To be held at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs in Dana Point, California, this interactive event is a way for users of the DealerSocket Auto Dealer CRM solution to learn, improve, connect and take a little time to recharge - allowing them to make the most of their CRM investment. Over 100 dealers attended the 2010 DealerSocket User Summit.
“The Second Annual User Summit will again bring together our auto dealer CRM customers, employees and key partners in a way that fosters collaboration, learning and improvement,” said Jonathan Ord, DealerSocket CEO and co-founder. “The 2010 User Summit was a great event and this year promises to be even better with additional topics, speakers and opportunities to connect with like-minded dealers and experts.”
To promote the User Summit leading up to the NADA Convention in San Francisco, DealerSocket is offering two free conference passes to anyone that buys a new DealerSocket anchor product before or during the convention.*
DealerSocket User Summit 2011
Learn – Improve – Connect – Recharge
Attendees will benefit from many learning and networking opportunities:
• Hands on learning workshops
• Learn from the experts round tables
• Fun activities for the whole family or the individual
• Walk away with ideas that can be put to use immediately to sell and service more cars
For more information and to register, visit: www.dealersocket.com/usersummit
*DealerSocket anchor products include: DealerSocket CRM, DealerSocket Desking, DealerSocket Service, DealerSocket CSI and Carmind Sales Training. Offer valid through February 7, 2011.
About DealerSocket
DealerSocket provides the automotive industry with the most comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and training solutions available in the market today, allowing auto dealers to save time, save money, and improve sales staff effectiveness with one consolidated product. With the power to manage sales, service, CSI, marketing and training, DealerSocket is the complete source for all customer facing automotive dealership departments.
DealerSocket’s core CRM is enhanced by a powerful data mining tool called MoneyMaker, an online process training university called Carmind and an efficient CallCenter solution. Top auto dealers are making their existing assets work harder and uncovering hidden revenue in leasing, sales and service through the use of DealerSocket’s MoneyMaker and CallCenter tools. Dealers are also getting more out of their people through the DealerSocket Carmind training university. These products can be used alone or in conjunction with the core CRM solution to provide an end-to-end marketing and revenue producing engine.
More than 75,000 users at over 1700 auto dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada now leverage DealerSocket’s automotive CRM solution to optimize and manage marketing activities, sales processes, customer satisfaction and retention, and service department operations.
Based in San Clemente, California, DealerSocket has won numerous awards and industry recognition, including being named to the Inc. 5000 list two times, member of Red Herring 100 North America in 2009, Best Management Team in the 2009 American Business Awards and Best Overall Company in the 2008 International Business Awards. DealerSocket is recognized by Deloitte & Touche as one of the fastest growing companies in North America. For more information, call 949-900-0300, email [email protected] or visit www.dealersocket.com
01/08/11
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