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CAREER SUMMARY * Extensive professional experience in sales, sales management, sales administration, marketing, and product management in the automotive industry. * Unique work ethic with consistent results. Proven ability to achieve immediate and long term goals and meet operational deadlines. * In depth understanding of all segments of the Automotive Industry including traditional, retail, high performance, National installer, program distribution, OE, and OE service Markets (Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Summit, Jegs, CARQUEST, NAPA, Pep Boys, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Alliance, Federated Auto, Pronto Auto, AC Delco, Chrysler, Ford, GM, and Motorcraft). * Extensive experience in managing and directing independent sales agencies as well as managing a national direct sales force. * Fiscally responsible with an excellent understanding of corporate financial tools. * Outstanding people skills. Ability to effectively manage, coach, train and motivate co-workers. * Respected as a dedicated professional by customers and peers alike, team player with excellent communication and presentation skills. * Uniquely qualified in product, brand and channel management skills. * Outstanding reputation for introducing new products, programs and companies to all aspects of the Automotive Industry.