Karol Sikora

Results-oriented automotive professional with extensive experience in dealership sales, finance, and executive leadership. Currently leading the sales department at Berman Subaru of Chicago, driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and team performance. Previously served as General Manager at Kia of Lincolnwood and Finance & Insurance Manager with Al Piemonte Auto Group, developing a comprehensive understanding of dealership operations and profitability.

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales initiatives, build high-performing teams, and cultivate lasting customer relationships. Recognized for strong leadership, operational excellence, integrity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results in highly competitive automotive markets.

Sales Manager - Berman Subaru of Chicago - Chicago, IL

(2026-03)

• Averaging over $5000 total PVR

General Manager - Kia of Lincolnwood - Chicago, IL

(2021-03 - 2026-03)

• Team management/leadership -conflict resolution, promote people development, delegation, team building, interviewing
• Sales strategies management -consistently growing front per vehicle retail (PVR)
• Finance and Insurance Management -implementing and auditing F&I processes to grow vehicle stability control (VSC) and product penetration; monitoring customer satisfaction index (CSI) and compliance
• Used vehicle management -price to market; front line ready in under 5 days; trade to retail 50%+
• New vehicle management -consistently growing the market share; leading the district with highest turn ratio
• Traffic management -implementation and monitoring of quick leads response, contact made, and appointments set
• Service and parts management -collaboration with service management to implement and monitor service drive processes; multi-point inspection (MPI); online quote and multimedia utilization; weekly open repair order (RO) audits; monitoring of service technicians' performance

General Manager - Hyundai of Lincolnwood - Chicago, IL

(2023-06 - 2024-08)

• General manager position of Hyundai (Lincolnwood) concurrent with Kia (Lincolnwood) as both dealerships were under Leader Automotive Group; offered the opportunity to run a second location

Sales Professional; Finance and Insurance Manager - Al Piemonte Group - Melrose Park, IL

(2015-04 - 2021-03)

• Responsible for managing and directing all financial and insurance operations for the dealership
• Analyzed and interpreted financial information; evaluated credit reports to assess eligibility for loans
• Prime, marginal and subprime experience
• Professionally presented and sold F&I products to customers
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with lending institutions
• Ensured all deals were fully compliant with local, state, and federal guidelines

Master's Degree - Financial Management - University of Barcelona (2012-10 - 2014-06)

Master's Degree - Sports Science - University School of Physical Education (2010-10 - 2012-05)

Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Sports Science - University School of Physical Education (2010-10 - 2011-07)

Bachelor's Degree - Sports Science - University School of Physical Education (2007-10 - 2010-05)