116 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Millennium Magazine Featured Listee JACK BARDAKJIAN DIRECTOR OF SALES Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL For more than 25 years, Jack Bardakjian has found a wealth of success in the luxury and high-performance automotive markets. Specializing in automotive sales, he has served as the director of sales at Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale since 2009. The company is well-regarded in the region for offering new and used exotic vehicles and a full suite of service and maintenance options for customers and clients. In his leadership position, Mr. Bardakjian oversees the location’s pre-owned business efforts, including supervising and developing used car managers and sales staff and regulating the inventory of pre-owned vehicles. Raised by a family with a long history of work in the automotive sector, Mr. Bardakjian began working in 1991, shortly after graduating from high school. At the onset of his career, he worked at a local, family-owned body shop, refining his mechanical skills and developing an in-depth knowledge of industry trends and standards between 1991 and 1998. These years would prove invaluable and foundational to the future of his career. Having developed a positive reputation for excellent service, Mr. Bardakjian utilized his newfound experience to branch out into business leadership in the late 1990s. To wit, he became the owner of Exotic Car Services in 1998. He would manage and oversee all aspects of the business until 2000, winding down his involvement so he could subsequently take on a general manager position with the New Auto Toy Store, where he operated until 2003. Mr. Bardakjian continued expanding his leadership prowess and exploring other aspects of the automotive industry throughout the 2000s, notably becoming a coowner of a leasing company in 2003 and a partner in Excel Auto in 2006. At Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Mr. Bardakjian draws on his diverse experience to ensure the location’s exclusive clientele can engage in the most optimal experience when buying or selling exotic vehicles. As part of his numerous responsibilities, he ensures that the location’s most high-end clients receive customized service and sales follow-ups. During his time at the dealership, he has handled transactions for more than 125 NFL football players, among other VIPs.
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