November 10, 2011

Experienced Automotive Technology Sales Executives Join IRON Solutions to Transfer Winning Strategies to Increase Dealer Profitability


Franklin, TN (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

IRON Solutions, Inc., the leader in business intelligence for the equipment industry, announced today the addition of David Sanders, Director of Dealer Sales, and two new sales associates, Warren Noon and Brent Fairchild, adding more horsepower to their North American sales staff. David Sanders and the new sales team bring IRON?s customers proven experience selling CRM (Customer Relationship Management) consulting and application services from the automotive industry.

David Sanders has over twenty years of experience developing world-class sales teams for applications and services companies. He comes to IRON with an extensive sales background with ADP, Reynolds + Reynolds, and most recently, DealerSocket, a market leader in SaaS CRM services within the automobile dealer market.

Warren Noon and Brent Fairchild join the team as Customer and Equipment Lifecycle Consultants focused on key accounts. They will be responsible for market penetration of Enterprise xSellerator?, an exclusive service for John Deere dealers, and IRON HQ?, the powerful customer and equipment lifecycle management service employed by leading equipment dealerships across the North America. ?Both Noon and Fairchild have been highly recognized for their award-winning work consulting on CRM, DMS (dealer management systems) and telephony technologies with ADP and Adam Systems for many of the country?s largest auto dealers.

?Sander?s sales leadership and consulting experience, international background, impressive transferable track record in automotive, and his enthusiasm for business challenges and team-based success, will enable us to more quickly innovate within a consolidating marketplace,? said Darwin Melnyk, Chief Executive Officer at IRON Solutions, Inc.

IRON recently announced another new hire from the automotive and equipment industry, marketing executive, David Greenberg. This combination of talent will facilitate international sales growth through IRONSearch.com?, IRON Guides? and other IRON services designed for revolutionary convergence in matching buyers and sellers.

?These new sales team members augment our consulting process and change management leadership capacity to grow our staffing, analytical and sales experience.? adds Melnyk. ?The automotive industry is more mature than the equipment industry in many of its sales and marketing practices, so we expect this team?s combined experience to guide customers into services that drive business performance.?

Sanders, Noon and Fairchild will be based out of IRON?s corporate headquarters, in Franklin, TN.

About IRON Solutions, Inc.

IRON Solutions, Inc., http://www.ironsolutions.com is the leading source of used and new equipment information and customer and equipment lifecycle management services for the agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment industries.

IRON Solutions publishes the Official Guide for farm equipment, the Outdoor Power Equipment Official Guide and the IRON Search Buyers Guide for Farm Equipment. IRON Solutions? services include IRON Guides?, IRON HQ?, Enterprise xSellerator?, IRON Builder? and IRON Search?.

The company?s equipment marketing web site http://www.ironsearch.com, provides a trusted, global online marketplace for buyers and sellers of used equipment, as well as a targeted audience for agricultural, construction and heartland advertisers. IRON also provides Used Express / JD Max services and powers John Deere?s eValuator system, used exclusively by John Deere dealers across North America. Since 1947, IRON Solutions has been the industry leader in Equipment Market Intelligence? providing services to leading financial, government, OEM and dealer organizations including, Deere & Company, Case IH, New Holland, AGCO, Kubota, Agricredit Acceptance, CNH Capital and USDA.

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October 21, 2011

Automotive Expert Joni Gray Joins AutoBuying101.com as Senior Analyst

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Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

AutoBuying101.com, the essential consumer guide on how to get the best deal, today announced consumer automotive expert Joni Gray joined as senior analyst for the site. Gray, who most recently served as editor at large for automotive inventory site AutoTrader.com, will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on relevant auto buying trends, evaluating specific vehicles, and will serve as an advocate for the in-market auto buyer.

?Joni?s experience as a leading marketer and editor in the auto industry gives her unique insight on all aspects of the auto buying experience that few individuals possess,? said Steve Moretti, founder and executive editor of AutoBuying101.com. ?AutoBuying101 serves as the ultimate guide for consumers navigating the entire auto buying process. Joni will shine a light on the latest and most useful ways consumers can eliminate stress during the process and help ensure they make smart and confident decisions every step of the way. We are thrilled to have the caliber of expertise Joni brings to our team.?

Gray will provide unique insight and advice on all current aspects of the auto buying process including consumer shopping behavior, research, and purchase trends. She will be involved in the ongoing growth and development of information and functionality on AutoBuying101.com and will be available as a resource to the general media, consumer publications, and broadcast outlets.

Gray has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, including a decade as a brand marketing executive at three major automakers — Mazda, Hyundai and Honda. More recently, she has taken on strategic management and editor roles for Kelley Blue Book?s KBB.com, LA Times Automotive, and AutoTrader.com. Throughout her career she has played a major role in providing analysis and consumer advice to millions of consumers who are looking to decode the car buying experience. Gray has also investigated and analyzed trends related to the role of women car buyers ? their growth in the marketplace, and the unique issues they face as car buyers.

?I am excited to work with the team at AutoBuying101.com and believe the site presents a valuable resource to consumers that are looking to purchase a new or used vehicle,? said Gray. ?The Internet is cluttered with sites that offer basic information, but no other site provides a step-by-step, easy to understand process like AutoBuying101.com. I look forward to adding to the comprehensive user experience on the site, and helping consumers make smart and confident decisions.?

Gray?s analysis and articles will join the tips, checklists and tools that make AutoBuying101.com a key resource for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle.

About AutoBuying101.com

AutoBuying101.com is an independent online resource for automotive shoppers to find helpful information and tips on how to get the best deals on any new auto or used auto (including cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids). Founded by automotive industry veterans, AutoBuying101.com provides a simple step by step process to auto buying, that arms each shopper with the critical information and resources needed to make a confident purchase. The information, resources, and tools provided on the site cover all major aspects of the process including financial planning, researching and comparing vehicles, and products and services that help consumers get the best deal. In addition, consumers can shop for vehicles directly using the Dealer Select Pricing Tool? to get free auto price quotes from local dealers, and view real time inventory on more than 2,000,000 new and used cars for sale nationwide. Resources listed on the site are carefully vetted by automotive analysts and only the top rated websites are recommended to consumers.

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October 14, 2011

Auto Parts Network? (APN?), Online Automotive Superstore Launches its Own Brand of APN? Auto Body Parts

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Weston, Florida (PRWEB) September 23, 2011

Customers who already enjoy superior quality and discount prices on automotive parts and accessories from Auto Parts Network? will now be able to browse and order from a vast selection of large auto body replacement parts and materials under the new APN? Auto Body Parts brand. APN? Auto Body Parts offers a complete selection auto body replacement parts and supplies, most of which are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

With Auto Parts Network? advanced online parts catalog, customers are able to filter a search by vehicle make, model, and year, and see live inventory availability of each product. All Auto Parts Network? replacement vehicle parts are guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) specifications. Auto Parts Network? also offers lowest prices guarantee policy for all available replacement parts, so customers can shop with the confidence that they are getting top quality, and the best deal.????

To ensure quality, Auto Parts Network? provides a limited lifetime warrantee on most APN? Auto Body Parts, including; bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, radiators, replacement doors, side panels, body accessories, car and truck replacement body parts, and other automotive replacement body parts for a most makes and models. APN? Auto Body Parts are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle and if parts have been installed in accordance with accepted industry standards.

Manufacturing an exclusive brand of APN? Auto Body Parts? affords customers the ability to acquire high quality aftermarket replacement auto body parts at the lowest prices, backed by the Auto Parts Network? limited lifetime warrantee.

?We provide an exceptional warrantee on APN? Auto Body Parts? because we want our customers to be as confident as we are that when Auto Parts Network? puts its name on something, they are getting the very best!? said President / CEO, Charles Bonfiglio. ?We are all very excited about the launch of our new APN? Auto Body Parts? brand and we plan to continue expanding our Auto Parts Network? (APN?) brand to offer the best products and prices possible for our customers. We are car guys and technology geeks with a vision to change the way consumers and service businesses do business by providing an intuitive streamlined process that allows consumers to manage vehicle products and service needs through online access automation and value added services.?

With the recent addition of APN? Auto Body Parts, customers now have an even more comprehensive resource for automotive parts and accessories online. The new Auto Parts Network? line of replacement parts adds a vast new selection of automotive products to the site, establishing APN? as the web?s most comprehensive auto parts superstore.

About AUTO PARTS NETWORK?

Auto Parts Network? is an online auto parts superstore designed to be the world?s most complete online shopping resource for automotive parts, products, accessories, and services. Supported by strong vendor relationships, and a vast network of nationwide distribution centers, APN? strives to offer the largest selection of quality auto parts at the lowest factory direct prices.

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