Gary Hicks

Experience

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  Standard Motor Products

  Jan 1988 - Oct 1998

  Territory Sales Manager
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  Beck/Arnley

  Oct 1998 - Sept 2003

  Area Sales Manager
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  Standard Motor Products

  Sept 2003 - now

  Build long term relationships with key tire and automotive service customers. Generate tools and training for improving National Account customers sales and long term growth of TPMS products and services. Keep abreast of industry competition, market trends and best practices. Responsible of both TPMS product planning and marketing. Worked closely with engineering, to deliver quality TPMS products. Worked closely with our sales teams to support and ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Developed sales aids and conducted TPMS training seminars throughout the country. Managed sales activities for a territory generating annual sales of up to 5 million through 8 major product lines. Developed and implemented product promotions and merchandising plans. Trained customer sales representatives and automotive technicians in all areas of company products and changing automotive technologies. Conducted sales calls at all levels of distribution from customer headquarters to the end user.

  • National Account Sales Manager-TPMS

    Jan 2020 - now

  • TPMS Product Marketing Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Senior Territory Sales Manager

    Sept 2003 - Jan 2015