Chairman John Bening of NADA 20 Group

In 2009, John Bening, best known as president and CEO of Bening Automotive Group and an expert auto dealer in Jackson, MO, was elected to be chairman of the National Automotive Dealers Association 20 Group.

What is the 20 Group? This organization, split into regional sections, offers seminars and workshops to automotive dealers across the United States to help improve sales, profits, and managements. As chairman, John Bening will help organize meetings, develop workshops, and consult with individual dealers to help them get the most out of their business.

According to Chairman John Bening, dealers who are members of the NADA 20 Group can improve their sales so much than on average, they make 30% more in sales revenue than competitors who aren’t members. John Bening reports that such incredible gains come from education about best practices in the industry, ways to maximize profits from a business perspective, and trainings in sales methods.

John Bening has 25 years of experience in the auto dealing industry, so it’s no surprise that he was chosen for the chairman position. With his extensive knowledge in sales, inventory selection, and business practices, John Bening brings the wisdom of experience to the position, and is a great resource for newer NADA 20 Group members who are just starting out on their business endeavors.

As chairman, John Bening says that he’s had the chance to work with dealers of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other automobiles who bring their experiences from all corners of the country to the meeting room table. John Bening reports that the biggest advantage of joining the NADA 20 Group is the sense of community, as well as the sharing of ideas, resources, and most effective techniques and practices that members have access to through the tri-yearly meetings and monthly newsletters.

John Bening has been operating dealerships since 1987, and currently owns four dealerships in southeast Missouri.