Title: Business Development Manager
Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Homestead, Florida, United States
Marcus K. Wilson Jr., business development manager at Ford Motor Company, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in business development.
With nearly two and a half decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Wilson has built a successful career in business development, strategic planning, and financial services. He currently serves as a business development manager at Ford Credit, Ford Motor Company, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he ensures that dealerships comply with relevant laws and regulations, oversees their programs, and facilitates the management of loan payments, both for customers and dealers. He manages around 30 dealerships in the southeast market, primarily in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami metro areas, conducting audits and providing sales training to staff. He ensures the staff is trained in effective selling techniques and certified by the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals, maintaining high industry standards.
Mr. Wilson’s responsibilities also include managing 27 to 30 Lincoln and Ford stores, mostly located in Florida, with five outside the state in Alabama and Georgia. His duties involve overseeing vehicle purchases, ensuring loan payments are made, implementing promotional programs such as 0% financing offers, coaching staff to enhance profitability, promoting warranty sales, and providing service team training. His experience at Ford Motor Company includes several roles with Ford Credit, including supervisor of dealer services from 2019 to 2022, total loss supervisor from 2017 to 2022, senior commercial dealer service analyst from 2007 to 2017, and loss prevention specialist from 2002 to 2007. Earlier in his career, he worked as a mortgage specialist at Citigroup Inc. from 2000 to 2001, credit card service representative at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1997 to 1998, and programmer at City Financial.
Laying a solid educational foundation, Mr. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Arts in computer and information sciences and support services from the University of South Florida in 2003, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida. He is also a certified scuba diver. He is also a member of The Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals and is actively involved in community service. He has served as a missionary with Servants of Christ Missionary Inc. since 2023 and has volunteered with First Priority of America and First Priority Club since 2018. Additionally, he was a youth pastor at First Baptist Church of College Hill from 2009 to 2024 and served as a liaison manager with Junior Achievement of Central Florida from 2004 to 2022. He also volunteered with Abe Brown Ministries Inc. from 2016 to 2022.
Mr. Wilson attributes his success to the power of community and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people. He also values working for a reputable company like Ford and consistently seeking opportunities for growth and learning. He believes in staying open-minded and adaptable, as change is constant and evolving with it is also key. In the coming years, he aims to transition into a management role at Ford, allowing him to make a greater impact in his consulting position. He is also committed to giving back to the community, focusing on his spiritual growth, and continuing his professional development through ongoing training. As he prepares for an upcoming interview within the organization, he looks forward to the possibility of traveling nationwide to train new employees, sharing best practices and furthering his contributions to the company’s success.
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