Nick Buzzetta

Financial Director at Clay Cooley Auto Group

Nick Buzzetta has over 27 years of work experience in various roles and industries. In their most recent position at Acuity America, they held the role of EVP Operations-Inventory Procurement starting in July 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Financial Director at Clay Cooley Auto Group in 2020.

From 2016 to 2020, Buzzetta was the Business Owner of AZ Auto Connect, an independent retail automotive dealership in Phoenix, AZ. Nick successfully raised capital and managed an inventory of 25+ units, achieving an average of 20 monthly retail sales and $25,000 in monthly service revenue.

Before their stint as a business owner, Buzzetta was the Used Vehicle Director at Chapman BMW from 2013 to 2016. Nick then became the Regional Director West at Innovate Auto Finance from 2011 to 2013, where they generated sales through portfolio acquisition and attended industry conferences to strengthen the company's brand.

In 2008, Buzzetta joined Michael Hohl Automotive Group as the Used Vehicle Manager. Nick excelled in managing sales training, ensuring sales quotas were met, and coaching underperforming sales staff.

Previously, from 2004 to 2008, they worked at Lithia Motors, Inc. as the General Sales Manager/Finance Director. In this role, they maximized profit margins by managing dealership efficiency and overseeing inventory management for new, used, and wholesale units.

From 2003 to 2004, Buzzetta served as the VP of Business Development at RetailOne, where they restructured the company and strengthened client relationships while defining corporate marketing and sales strategies.

Prior to that, they were the VP of National Sales Travel and Entertainment at National Processing Company from 1998 to 2003. There, they targeted and prospected top-tier national corporations in the hospitality, dining, and travel sector.

Buzzetta began their career in 1994 as a Regional Sales Rep at Estimation, Inc. Nick successfully developed and implemented a sales campaign for specialized software and hardware, consistently outperforming sales quotas and earning recognition as a top sales professional.

Overall, Nick Buzzetta has a strong and diverse background in operations, finance, management, and sales across multiple industries.

Nick Buzzetta attended Missouri State University from 1986 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications.

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  • Financial Director

    August, 2020 - present