MARCY MAGUIRE WINDSOR NISSAN How long has your dealership been in business? I bought Windsor Nissan in 2000, but my experience in the automotive retail industry goes back more than 40 years when I was involved in the family Chevrolet dealership. How did you first become involved in the industry? I started in the F&I department of the family Chevrolet dealership in the 80s, where I obtained my insurance license. In 1989, Saturn was a new brand in which I invested, building my first store in 1991 and a second in 1993. The automotive retail industry has gone through enormous changes over the last forty years, including the introduction of new brands, the closing of some brands, bankruptcies, bailouts, COVID-19, supply chain issues, and more. The industry is resilient and 100% focused on serving our customers. Is there an event when your presence as a female entrepreneur in the auto retail industry influenced younger generations to shop at your dealership or join the industry? The industry has been male-dominated since the first automobile was invented, but more and more women are assuming roles in all parts of the dealership, from sales to general managers and service technicians to dealership owners. Women make the majority of automotive purchase decisions. I think they truly appreciate seeing other women throughout the dealership. What is your pioneering vision for the future of your dealership? What I love about our industry is that it involves so many unique business operations under one roof: new cars, used cars, finance and insurance, service, parts, body shop, advertising, marketing, human resources, community relations, and political outreach. You are constantly learning something new, and you are never bored. What would you say to other women who haven’t considered a career in automotive retailing? Every woman, especially a woman with ambition, can find a place to shine in the automotive retail industry. Wherever your talents and interests lie, there is a rewarding career that awaits you. VERONICA MAOLI CELEBRITY FORD OF TOMS RIVER Scan the QR code to learn more about Veronica. https://youtu.be/KH9IhOVHq98 13 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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