Christopher Nations is the General Manager at Hi-Tech Motorcars Georgetown Infiniti. He has been working in the automotive industry for 15 years, showing dedication and commitment to his craft. Originally from Round Rock, Texas, Nations’ journey in the retail automotive industry started after he graduated from college in 2008. To learn more about Nations’ incredible journey within the industry, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with Nation, a recipient of the inaugural CBT News 40 Under 40 awards, in an exclusive interview.
Key Takeaways:
1. As the general manager of the Georgetown Infiniti dealership, Nations takes care of all the tasks, big and small. He is responsible for everything from picking up the mail to signing important financial deals. Nations started his career at a Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Texas, store located down the street from where he currently works.
2. Over the years, the automotive industry has gone through its ups and downs, but Georgetown Infiniti’s service is gaining popularity since it is a new addition to the market. Nations’ proudest achievement was being awarded salesman of the month when he first entered the business. This recognition proved to himself and others that he could succeed in sales. Despite his initial reluctance to move from the construction industry to the automotive, Nations has had an enjoyable and fulfilling journey so far.
3. In the next five years, Nations hopes to manage several stores or grow in his current dealership, continuously improving it year after year. He also dreams of owning his own store someday. Meanwhile, he advises his team to perfect their craft, as “Automotive sales is their own business inside the business.” He emphasizes the importance of persistence and constantly working on oneself to succeed in this field.
