Dealer Institute Used Equipment Self-Assessment

Create an image depicting a team of dealership salespeople discussing equipment on a lot, with used equipment prominently displayed and an engaging, collaborative atmosphere.

Dealer Institute Used Equipment Assessment Quiz

This quiz is designed to help dealerships evaluate their used equipment management practices and identify areas for improvement. By answering a series of 20 questions, you can gain insights on how effectively your team is handling inventory turnover, sales strategies, and customer engagement.

Understand your team's performance
Identify strong and weak points in your sales process
Enhance communication and appraisal strategies

20 Questions5 MinutesCreated by AssessingIron42

I know my new and used equipment turnover rate every month

True

False

100% of my sales team knows the importance of turning iron.

True

False

Do all your salesmen initiate creative ideas on how to get a deal done

Yes, 100% of the sales staff initiate creative ideas because they have been trained to do so

I am not sure

The high performers initiate creative ideas

All our trades are made aware of to all stores and salespeople as soon as they come on trade.

Yes, we have a very defined process for notifying staff (across all stores) about new trades

We're working on better communication regarding knowledge of what we have on the lot

Are all your sales people providing detailed appraisals for potential trades?

Yes, my entire sales staff provides very detailed appraisals for potential trades

Yes, the high performing sales people provide detailed appraisals of potential trades.

I'm not sure how detailed their appraisals are.

Are you using multiple data sources when evaluating a trade?

Yes, more than 3 sources

Yes, 2-3 sourcs

How often are you reviewing the value/pricing of an existing trade?

Once, when we first receive the piece.

More than once if it has been on the lot for some time

I regularly review the value of all trades on the lot

Do you have a good understanding of how much used or new iron your market can absorb?

Yes, I have an extremely good undrestanding

I have a fairly good understanding

Are you limiting new sales based on knowledge of how much used your sales team can sell?

Yes

We are ALWAYS watching markets, forecasting and discussing what is hot and what is not

True

False

Are you aware of how many leads are new customers, repeats and referrals?

Yes

Do you CONSISTENTLY track the salesmen’s daily activities?

Yes

Do you share and explain the wholegoods department monthly financial results with your sales team?

Yes, every month

Only when it's really bad or really good

Are you setting targets and keeping score in key wholegoods metrics?

Yes

Is your compensation plan driving the behaviors needed to grow the department?

Yes

I'm not sure

Does each sales person have a list of their top 25 customers? Do all departments know the top customer list?

Yes, all sales people and staff know the top 25 customers and could list them out from memory

I'm not sure

Only the high performing sales people and staff could list our top 25 customers from memory

Regarding managing sales people, do you sometimes feel the tail is wagging the dog?

Yes

What?

Is the lot properly displayed and inviting to a brand new customer?

I think it is, but I have not asked for my customers' opinions

What does that have to do with my wholegood sales?

Yes, the staff and I know the importance of our appearance on all levels

Before taking a trade, do you discuss/decide how you are going to take the trade to market?

Always

Never

Sometimes

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