Texas Country Ford on Coke Rd., Winnsboro, TX
P.J. Leslie is the General Manager of the Texas Country Ford dealership on Coke Rd. in Winnsboro, Texas. Clint Bulkley, owner of the Bulkley Trucking Company in Sulphur Springs, Texas, is the owner of the dealership and also P.J.’s uncle.
When Bulkley bought the business, it was clear the dealership needed a higher profile and a skilled sales staff, as well as a top-notch service team, to achieve a high-profile position in the city again
Since P.J. became the General Manager, the staff has been expanded from two employees to eight team members. The service technicians are all taking Ford Certified Classes, which assures customers the peace of mind that they adhere to the highest standards when diagnosing a vehicle. Of the four working in the service area, two of the techs are also diesel certified.
On the new and used sales side, Michael Jaynes is in charge of sales and finance. The increase in sales has increased from five or six vehicles per month to 16 cars and trucks in December, 2012, 19 sales in January, 2013, and is on track to sell 20 vehicles in February, 2013.
Texas Country Ford works with 4-5 banks at any given time to accommodate everyone ranging from the credit challenged to A+ scores.
Although the lot is filled with new and used trucks and cars, buyers are not limited to the inventory on hand. Texas Country Ford has access to cars and trucks at 3,500 Ford dealerships across the country. With the internet, vehicles that fit the customer’s criteria can be found easily and transported to Texas Country Ford.
In addition to managing the dealership, P.J. is also a valuable board member on the Winnsboro Economic Development Corporation.
Texas Country Ford
321 E. Coke Rd.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3700
texascountryford.com
Used cars and trucks are available at Texas Ford County
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