Nathan Martin

Nathan Martin is an experienced Market Manager at BacklotCars since March 2021, focusing on market share expansion and retention in Central Illinois. Prior to this role, Nathan served as Pre-Owned Director at Scherer Automotive, managing two locations and overseeing vehicle appraisal, purchase, and inventory management. Nathan's extensive background includes strategic sales management at Cars.com, where coaching and developing sales professionals across the country was a primary responsibility. Nathan also held the position of Field Sales Manager at Cars.com, cultivating dealer relationships in the Peoria-Bloomington area. Earlier career experiences include co-managing the sales cycle at Sam Leman Automotive Group, consulting to improve operational processes at NJM Consultant, and serving as President and General Manager at Quality Lincoln-Mercury, where operational oversight and staff training were key functions. Nathan began the career as General Sales Manager at University Ford of Peoria and holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Bradley University.