Teddy Nissan
3660 Boston Rd Bronx, NY 10469Sales: 877-892-2891
- Service: 877-882-0497
- Parts: 888-552-8096
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Ted Bessen and Steven Risso , CEO and President
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Teddy Nissan in Bronx, NY treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow us to demonstrate our commitment to excellence!
Our experienced sales staff is eager to share its knowledge and enthusiasm with you. We encourage you to browse our online inventory, schedule a test drive and investigate financing options. You can also request more information about a vehicle using our online form or by calling 877-892-2891.
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- Ted Bessen, CEO
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Automotive Experience
During his 20+ year career in the retail automotive business, Ted moved up from top salesperson to President and equal owner of one of the largest and most profitable automotive organizations in the world.
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1979-1982: Dale Oldsmobile - Bronx, NY
1982-1984: Potamkin Cadillac - New York, NY -
1984-1989: Dale Oldsmobile - Bronx, NY
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1989-2001: President of, and equal partner in Potamkin AutoCenter and later President and partner of Potamkin Mitsubishi, Potamkin Cadillac-Buick-Chevrolet
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1999: Sold interest back to the Potamkin organization and CarsDirect.com
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2001-Present: Consultant to advertising and retail automotive industries
Prior to entering the retail automotive profession:
- At 13, opened first pet supply business
- At 17, opened Jungle Habitat in Brooklyn, NY; ran it for three years and sold it
Record of Professional Achievement
The Numbers
- Retail over 15,000 vehicle sales/year through four showrooms
Representative examples
- Largest volume in leased for a number of leasing companies
- Dealer Council member for General Electric Credit Auto Lease
- Presented to participants of the New York Daily News Summit Meeting
Industry Innovation
In 1984, Ted created the concept for, implemented, developed and grew the Any Car Store business. Any Car Store served customers who were uncomfortable buying and leasing through a traditional dealership by purchasing for them any car, truck or sport utility vehicle they desired from other dealerships. This business, related to the Potamkin organization, ultimately grew to over 1000 new vehicle sales per month. In 1999, CarsDirect.com acquired Any Car Store.
Personal
Family
Ted is unmarried, he's actively involved in the lives of his immediate and extended family- including a host of nieces and nephews many of whom are his Godchildren.
Commitment to the Community
Ted has lived his entire life in the New York metropolitan area. He understands the culture and has a solid network of personal and professional relationships in this part of the country. Ted's community activities include personally and financially supporting...
- Barely Balancing Theatre Company as they grew to produce off-Broadway shows including Rebel Without a Cause.
Other Interests
These days, when Ted isn't managing his real estate portfolio, he's pursuing an avid interest in health and fitness. Ted is also the consummate New Yorker, enjoying fine dining, the theatre and sporting events.
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- Steven Risso, President
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Steven Risso, President of Teddy Nissan
Steven joined Teddy Nissan at its inception in August 2009 as its President/Operating Partner. In this position he is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the entire dealership. He brings over 25 years of retail automotive experience.
After only a year and a half in business, Teddy Nissan has broken all sales records in the area and ranks as one of the largest dealers in the United States. For 2011 Teddy Nissan is also on pace for another record year! Teddy Nissan also ranks tops in customer satisfaction in the State of New York, as per dealerrater.com
Prior to joining Teddy Nissan, Steven worked as a Consultant with the National Automobile Dealers Association, the leading automotive training organization in the world. At N.A.D.A. Steven's primary responsibility was working with dealers nationwide to improve their profitability. During the 2008 banking crisis, Steven was selected by the N.A.D.A to participate on a five member task force to make presentations to the New York Federal Reserve Bank, Standard & Poor's, Merrill Lynch, and Moody's on the subject of dealer floor planning and the TALF stimulus package.
Prior to NADA, Steven worked as a private consultant to Sayville Ford, the 3rd largest Ford dealer in the New York Region. There he led a companywide turnaround that resulted in a 200% improvement in profits in the first year.
Prior to joining Sayville Ford, Steve owned and operated Popular Ford sales & Bayridge Ford, in the New York metro area. As the Dealer he increased sales by 140% and became one of the largest dealers in the New York Region. Popular Ford also led the NYC zone for 16 straight years in Customer Satisfaction Scores winning multiple Distinguished Achievement Awards. In 2000 Popular Ford won Fords highest honor The President's Award, which recognizes the top 10% of dealers nationwide that lead in CSI, market share and profitability. Popular Ford was also recognized by Crain's New York Business Magazine as one of New York City's top privately owned companies. Steve sold the dealerships in 2005.
Steven was born and raised in the Bronx and attended P.S.102, St. Anthony's and St. John's University. Steven now lives on Long Island with his wife and three children.
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- Pedro Almonte, NCV Account Manager
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Pedro joined the Teddy Nissan Team in Feb 2010. He brings experience sales skills to our team
Prior to joining TN, Pedro worked at Radioshack. Pedro started as a sales associate in which he achieved top 5% of sales in the region.
This started Pedro's success with Radioshack. After a few months Pedro got awarded to take the management in training class, after it's completion Pedro was awarded with his first store of a volume of 1.3m after his first year, Pedro quickly earned President Counsil for boosting sales and profit of over 65%, he was then promoted to senior sales manager.
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- Albert Salcedo, Sales Consultant
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Alberto Salcedo joined Teddy Nissan in December of 2009. He brings 9 years of automobile experience. Prior to joining Teddy Nissan, Alberto worked as a sales representatives at Potamkin Volkswagen for 3 years achieving top sales for the Northeast Region. Due to his excellent service and salesmanship he was transferred to Potamkin Honda where he achieved gold master from COSL (council of sales leaders) which is the highest level a person could reach. This award are earned based on sales volume and customer satisfaction. His customer satisfaction was 99.8%, one of the highest in the Nation.
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- Sheronica Outlaw, Sales Consultant
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My name is Sheronica Outlaw. I have been with Teddy Nissan since the first day, which was August of 2009.
Prior to working for Teddy Nissan I worked in 2 other dealerships and one of them being Nissan. I have about 4 years experience as a Professional Sales Consultant and am licensed to sell all Nissan vehicles. I've sold numerous amounts of Nissan vehicles and know the product well. Over the years things have changed drastically, but one thing that has never changed is my desire to succeed. I have learned so much being here at Teddy Nissan and the training from day one has been rewarding. Life can be challenging at times, but the one thing I can say is that, whatever experience I have, I will keep on trying and if I can achieve at least half out of the ten goals, then I have accomplished a whole lot in life.
Thanks to Teddy Nissan and the Team!!!!
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- William James, Sales Consultant
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William has been in sales for the past 20 years and joinedTeddy Nissan at it's inception in 2009. Six years prior, he
obtained his certification as a Nissan Full Line Product
Specialist while working at a previous Nissan dealer.
Prior to the automotive industry, William worked as a sales
consultant in the electronic industry where he excelled and
surpassed his goals more than 80% of the time.
William being a former US Marine, brought discipline and
work ethic to his current role where he engages his clients,
ensuring each one leaves with a feeling of satisfaction and
pride in their purchase and their overall Teddy Nissan experience.
