Meet Chris Terrell
Chris Terrell, sales manager at Holler Hyundai, had challenges starting out in the car business, but since the lightbulb clicked on, he has had nothing but success.
In the early 1990s, Chris needed to make a change in his career. He had spent years selling upscale shoes, and the boutique shoe stores were starting to shut down. Many of his clients were dealership employees, several of whom said he would be good in the car business. Chris decided to give it a try. While he struggled through the first year, he has been successful ever since.
Chris is originally from Jacksonville, and life has taken him many places. Before working in the car industry, he served in the US Army. For the past 26 years, Chris has worked in various places in automotive roles. He spent a couple years training on best practices at different dealerships around the country.
Then, 18 years ago, he joined the Holler-Classic family. He is currently in his 12th year as a sales manager at Holler Hyundai, a role he takes pride in that is helping him train the next generation of leaders. Being able to guide, push, encourage, and educate employees motivates him to work hard in his role. The next big goal is to increase diversity in the industry and company.
When Chris started in the car business, it was unusual for anyone who graduated college to even consider an automotive career. Now, more non-traditional people are joining the team, and he feels they are more open to trying because of the positive, open environment he has helped create.
“Everyone fits. Everyone has a role to play,” Chris said. “We can be more successful as a group with more diversity.”
For anyone looking to get into the car business, Chris stresses the importance of becoming brilliant in the basics. Learning the fundamentals is important, and wanting to serve others is what helps people thrive. The Holler-Classic company has shown that it really cares about customers by empowering employees to treat customers right.
“Some companies give lip service to caring about customers,” Chris said. “The Holler organization really means it.”
While Chris puts his all into his role as a sales manager at Holler Hyundai, he finds time outside of work to be active in his community. He spends a lot of his free time at community events with his church and masonic family. His proudest accomplishment is having raised four great adults who are doing phenomenal things. Overall, Chris works hard every day to be a strong leader who inspires the next generation of leaders.
Meet Ramon Del Fresno
Ramon Del Fresno moved to Florida from Puerto Rico in 2017 with his family, who he works hard to support every day.
In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and Ramon knew the best move was to relocate. Already having automotive experience, he quickly found a job at a dealership in Central Florida. At the first dealership he found, the constant back-and-forth haggling created a stressful environment.
Ramon knew he belonged in the automotive business, but he wanted to work at a place where everyone received fair treatment. Through the secretary at his son’s school, Ramon met a sales manager from Holler Hyundai, who referred him to the sales position at the dealership. While living in Puerto Rico, Ramon worked at a Hyundai dealership, so he already had experience and product knowledge that would help him thrive.
Meet Paul Ortiz
Paul Ortiz started out hesitant about pursuing a sales career, but 5 years in, he is glad he chose this path.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Paul moved to Florida with his parents when he was a teenager. Before his career began at Holler Hyundai, Paul worked in every part of restaurants, from cooking to serving. Then one day, his father-in-law saw the opening at Holler Hyundai and encouraged him to go for it. With the reputation car sales tends to have, he resisted at first but ultimately decided to apply. That was when his career as a sales representative began.
Being on a commission-free sales team has proven to be a perfect fit for Paul. Everyone at the dealership gets along well, and he and his coworkers have good chemistry. Along with the positive work environment, Paul finds it appealing that he makes more money the harder he works. From what he has seen, the work puts in has a direct correlation with the money he makes. He says his parents instilled a strong work ethic in him.
“I may not be the smartest worker, but I’m a hard worker,” Paul said.
Paul’s family motivates him to keep working hard. Starting a family and having a great relationship with his wife are Paul’s proudest accomplishments. Because of this job, he has been able to build a good life for them. He looks forward to continuing to grow as a person inside and outside of work. His main goal is to be the best person he can be, rather than buying a big house or fancy car.
“Material things come and go. Who I am as a person is more important,” Paul said.
One day, Paul would like to work to live, rather than living to work. Little by little, this career path is helping him realize that dream.
Meet Jose “Figgs” Figueroa
Jose Figueroa, better known as “Figgs” by his Holler Hyundai family, finds that his workplace is like a home away from home.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Jose moved in search of opportunity. The first opportunity he found was a security job in Kentucky, which was not a great fit for him. Soon after, he moved to Florida, where he found his niche in the automotive business.
Meet the Staff: Trent Angel
Trent Angel always loved working with cars, and about 3 years ago, he started his automotive career as a service advisor at Holler Hyundai.
Growing up, Trent attended car shows with his family in and around Orlando, where he was born and raised. He carries on this tradition now, sometimes bringing along his newly purchased 1981 Corvette. Cars have always been part of Trent’s life, so working at a car dealership is a natural fit.
Meet the Staff: Aubrie Catan
Aubrie Catan, born and raised in Orlando, is going on 5 years as a sales representative at Holler Hyundai, a role she takes pride in that has allowed her to make her own way in the world.
Before Aubrie considered a job in the automotive business, her father bought a car at Holler Hyundai. He had such a good experience that he encouraged Aubrie to apply to work at the dealership, and shortly after, her new career began.
In this career field, Aubrie learns something new every day. The management team at Holler Hyundai motivates her to work hard by always leading and coaching her. As a female working in the automotive industry, Aubrie is also inspired by her female general manager, Shannon, who she sees as a role model.
Aubrie trains every day become a better salesperson, to grow in her role while treating everyone with kindness and respect. This helps her work toward her goal of building stronger, happier connections inside and outside of work.
Aside from success in her career, Aubrie is proud of becoming independent, living on her own for 3 years and counting. Earlier this year, she moved from her first place on her own to a bigger, better place. This has helped her grow as a person, as well as in her career.
To be successful in the automotive industry, Aubrie says it is important to be brave and have a strong work ethic, training your mind to be stronger than your feelings. Of all the advice she has to give, there is one piece of advice she finds most important.
“Don’t be afraid to fail,” Aubrie said. “That is what will help you succeed.”
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