Kai Hensler

Angestellt, Chief Operating Officer, Weissach Group - INEOS Grenadier - Zenvo Canada

Vancouver, Kanada

Über mich

Seasoned Automotive Professional with extensive luxury automotive dealer operation experience. Natural team player capable of articulating goals and objectives clearly while balancing opinions and demonstrate leadership skills by motivating others through own commitment and drive. Educational and professional achievements within Canada, Germany, and the UK contribute to a broad perspective and strong business acumen, knowledge of varying organizational cultures, excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and diplomacy. Highly motivated, performance-driven professional, with integrity and drive to improve business results. #teambuilder

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Experience
Automotive
Sales
retail/wholesale
performance-driven professional
integrity
commitment
Business Results
excellent organizational skills
adaptability
Business Development
Luxury brand
Luxury Goods
Negotiation
Financial budgeting
Sales forecast

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Kai Hensler

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit Apr. 2022

    Chief Operating Officer

    Weissach Group - INEOS Grenadier - Zenvo Canada

  • Bis heute 3 Jahre und 8 Monate, seit Nov. 2020

    Director (Independent)

    G2 Technologies Corp

  • 8 Monate, Juli 2021 - Feb. 2022

    General Manager

    Polestar Vancouver

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Dez. 2020 - Feb. 2022

    General Manager

    Lamborghini Vancouver

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Dez. 2020 - Feb. 2022

    General Manager

    Lotus Vancouver

  • 1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Mai 2019 - Dez. 2020

    General Sales Manager

    Weissach LP/Lamborghini/Lotus/Bugatti/Pininfarina/Rimac/Koenigsegg Canada

  • 5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Dez. 2013 - Apr. 2019

    Sales Manager

    Weissach LP / Lamborghini / Lotus / Bugatti of Vancouver / Koenigsegg Canada

  • 3 Jahre und 2 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Nov. 2013

    Assistant Sales Manager

    Weissach Performance/Lamborghini Vancouver/Lotus of Vancouver/Bugatti Vancouver

    Responsible for maintaining the effective and profitable daily operation of the New and or/ pre-Owned departments with focus on all aspects of customer interaction, the sales process, negotiating transactions, and customer follow up.

  • 5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Mai 2005 - Sep. 2010

    Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Weissach Performance/Lamborghini Vancouver/Lotus of Vancouver/Bugatti Vancouver

    Retail and wholesale for luxury car dealership specializing in Bugatti, Automobili Lamborghini, Porsche and Lotus. Preparation and administration of lease and finance quotes in direct communication with lenders. Coordinating and planning for national Automotive Trade Shows and Launch Events. Administration and planning of Lotus inventory via Lotus connect.

  • 1 Jahr, Juni 2004 - Mai 2005

    Coordinator of European Projects

    Evergreenempire Mills Inc.

    Point of contact for EU wholesale clients and manufactures. Purchasing and selling of construction lumber. Preparation of offers for wholesale clients. Price negotiation with manufactures as well as wholesale clients. Contributed to growth and development of a major project resulting in expanded customer base within European Markets.

  • 4 Jahre und 2 Monate, Feb. 2000 - März 2004

    Assistant to the Defence Attache

    German Foreign Affairs Office (German Embassy London/UK)

    Office Administrator and Administrator of classified information, including confidential patent applications between Germany and Britain. Planning and overseeing senior delegation and VIP visits. Diplomat status representing the Foreign Office to the public, officials & government. IT Advisor. Improved flow of classified information between Embassies during 9-11 events. Increased efficiency in developing a system with local airports for VIP visitors.

  • 4 Jahre und 4 Monate, Okt. 1995 - Jan. 2000

    Staff Sergeant (NCO)

    German Air Force

    Administration of all personnel documentation for about 300 service personnel and 80 civilian staff. Processing of applications and personnel matters. Production of reports and draft opinions in connection with pending personnel decisions. Execution and follow-up of all actions arising from application of the relevant regulations. Supervised a team and managed the administrative office. Met deadlines at all times due to increasing efficiency and organization. Demonstrated leadership and improved morale

Ausbildung von Kai Hensler

  • 2015 - 2016

    Management and Leadership Skills for New Car Dealers

    British Columbia Institute of Technology

    - Budget and Financial Reports - Leadership: Leading Self & Others - Supervisory Skills - Recruiting and Interviewing - Goal Setting and Performance Management - Change Management - Coaching for Performance - Presentation Skills and Public Speaking - Employee Motivation

  • 1997 - 2000

    Commerce and Buisness Administration

    Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Mannheim

    Business Commerce Education includes Business Management, Public Speaking, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Accounting Fundamentals, Business Fundamentals, German Economic Law and Computing.

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

  • Chinesisch

    Grundlagen

  • Spanisch

    Grundlagen

Interessen

Biking
running
fitness
motorsport
reading
travel
good wine
good food
TRX
Hiking
Nature and Wildlife

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