Clara Bushell brings over 16 years of dedicated experience in automotive retail, recognized for her innovation, leadership, and consistent results. She began her career in 2008 and, in 2013, was selected by General Motors to build a Business Development Center (BDC) from the ground up at Woody Buick GMC in Naperville, Illinois. Her work on the project, from structure to execution, was documented, and her training videos remain featured on GMGlobalConnect as a reference for dealerships nationwide.
Since then, Clara has led multiple successful internet sales departments, consistently breaking records and increasing profitability through strategic lead management, team training, and customer engagement. She is particularly known for her expertise in phone communication and closing, which has allowed her to build trust and drive measurable results.
Clara has invested heavily in professional development, including training at VinSolutions headquarters and attending BDC Boot Camp in North Carolina. Her work is fueled by a passion for helping dealerships grow through innovation, efficiency, and customer-centric strategies.
Her career demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to advancing women’s roles in automotive management, reflecting persistence, innovation, and a dedication to excellence in every initiative she undertakes.
