The Next Up Introduces Geo-fencing Product, LiveDrive, at NADA 2015
New feature helps managers track test drives in real-time and analyze routes, speed and time spent for better closing ratios.
ANAHEIM, Ca. – (January 15, 2015)– Nextup, a retail sales process (RSP) proven to improve dealership sales, will be launching their geo-fencing product, LiveDrive, at NADA 2015. LiveDrive helps managers better determine test drive success based on several factors. Also, trhey can now see how route, time spent and speed, directly impact closing ratios. LiveDrive will be offered as a standard feature within the Nextup solution, giving the automotive industry unprecedented test drive information.
Here’s how it works
First, as soon as the designated geo-fence is broken by a salesperson with a customer, the system automatically starts tracking the test drive. From that point on, LiveDrive will track the route, rate of speed and time spent on the test drive and send the information real-time to Google Maps embedded within the Nextup solution.
See Test Drives as They Happen
In addition to receiving real-time information, dealerships can customize the test-drive route and see an overlay map to ensure all salespeople are following the designated directions. After tracking test drive information over time, dealerships can analyze their own individual test drive information to find patterns and establish higher closing ratios. For instance, a dealership can determine if a certain route yields the same or better conversion rates. Furthermore, they’re also able to determine If the amount of time spent on the test drive impacts closing ratios each month. LiveDrive will also ensure all sales representatives are taking the required steps to complete the sale and can be used as a staff safety feature.
“There’s an epidemic happening in our industry and it centers on test drives. As more online researchers hit the lot transaction-ready, salespeople assume the customer is already sold on what they want won’t go on a drive. But skipping this crucial step means salespeople are missing the biggest value builder available to them,” said Clint Burns, CEO of Nextup. “LiveDrive can finally prove the value of a test drive. Most of all, it’s the one thing that will never physically take place online. Although our industry has changed dramatically over the years, the fundamental basics do not. It is a game changer.”
For more information about LiveDrive and to see how it works in person, please visit Nextup’s booth, 6722W, at the NADA Convention in San Francisco, January 23-25, 2015 or visit www.thenextup.com for more information.
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About Nextup
Nextup is a Retail Sales Process (RSP) that has proven to make sales teams more effective and increase test drives, write-ups and sales. By combining a closed floor selling system and easy-to-use technology, General Managers and Sales Managers are able to queue up sales leads in the door and level the playing field for their sales staff. The result is more time spent with each lead, increased test drives and higher sales numbers overall. For more information on Nextup, please visit www.thenextup.com.
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