Michael R. Keller, D.M. Email & Phone Number

Irving, Tx, Us

▬ FleetPride keeps heavy duty fleets operating faster and more reliably. We are THE largest independent heavy duty distributor in the nation. By combining our local expertise with our national footprint, we provide customers with the solutions, parts, and services they need to keep them Ready for the Road Ahead™.▬ In 300+ locations across 46 states, our 3,800 associates are heavy duty truck and trailer experts that do what they say they’ll do, value our customers and have the knowledge and skill to troubleshoot issues and find the part you need faster than anyone else in heavy duty. We keep America’s trucks moving.▬ Leadership responsibility for Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Master Data Management teams. Team functions include Strategic Supplier Management and Relationships, New Product Introduction, Product Line Expansion, Value Capture, Data Quality, Data Governance and Images, among other duties.

Muskegon, Mi, Us

Led SAF-HOLLAND's Aftermarket, Regional Fleet & Dealer business segment (America). ▬ Responsibilities for the overall management of field sales and field service teams, including the facilitation of sales through Warehouse Distributors (WDs), national footprint distribution partners, buying groups and all OES channel partners. ▬ Oversight of aftermarket customer service, product cataloging, pricing, product planning and e-commerce functions.▬ Leadership responsibility for SAF-HOLLAND's Cincinnati, OH and Phoenix, AZ aftermarket warehouses.

Longview, Tx, Us

Handled P & L responsibility for Goodyear Air Springs.▬ Performed matrix management with OEM/OEA sales, aftermarket sales, China and Asia Pacific sales, marketing, engineering, operations and manufacturing.▬ Oversaw direct team for Product Management and suspension group Area Managers.

Longview, Tx, Us

Managed all Aftermarket Sales functions across five Regions throughout U.S. and Canada, including sales team of ~50 people (Regional, District, and OE Aftermarket). ▬ Successfully developed talent, sales team organization, and structure to meet STEMCO’s growth and sales objectives.

Longview, Tx, Us

Supervised seven District Sales Managers (DSMs) across 16 states in the Eastern Region. Championed overall work effort in order to drive team effectiveness (~8% YOY sales growth).▬ Drove rapport with fleet customers, major distributors, and distribution partners via regional sales activity.▬ Effective sales management through coaching, mentoring, and skill development of DSMs.▬ Performed business reviews and developed growth strategies.

Irving, Tx, Us

Included overall performance of Product Management department ($1B+ sales), including direct procurement, data integrity team, analysts, and cost reduction initiatives. Effectively managed various teams, including as many as 25 direct and indirect reports.▬ Managed product segmented “Systems” and respective Product Managers.▬ Served as departmental lead pertaining to integration of acquisitions and “Greenfield” locations.▬ Handled cross-functional relationships between departments, consultation related to system enhancements, process enhancements, strategic sourcing/procurement/negotiations, supply chain, data maintenance, sales, and marketing.▬ Consultation and facilitation of various projects and organizational initiatives, including planning and implementation (The “Perfect Branch”, Exclusive Brands, and cost reduction/funding of ~$10.5M).

Irving, Tx, Us

Oversaw overall performance of product system (~$250M in sales). Coordinated team of Product Managers including organizational product focus decision making.▬ Managed “System” relationships with the strategic sourcing, supply chain, demand planning, data team, national pricing, sales, and marketing departments.▬ Guided Product Management team, managing Exclusive Brand product offerings, branded product offerings, vendor/product consolidation, vendor relationships, acquisitions, and Greenfield locations.

Irving, Tx, Us

Handled overall performance and profitability of assigned product categories (~$70M in sales). Focused on growth initiatives including the introduction of new products (~$5M in incremental business). ▬ Provided support to inside/outside sales and marketing departments.▬ Worked directly with supply chain, national pricing, and sourcing departments to enhance performance.

Irving, Tx, Us

Effectively managed an account portfolio of 110+ clients including customer relations and product inventory levels through daily outside sales calls/site visits (~15% sales growth).▬ Negotiated price points and product lines to gain business and maintain profitability.▬ Engaged in product demonstration/customer training to facilitate customer satisfaction.▬ Employed problem solving to rectify customer/product related issues.

Managed a team of employees including an Assistant Branch Manager an Account Manager and delivery drivers.▬ Facilitated customer relations through customer service and problem-solving.▬ Maintained product warehousing for distribution to other branch locations.▬ Coordinated inventory control, company vehicles, building maintenance and product delivery.

Effectively managed an account portfolio of 75+ clients including customer relations and product inventory levels through daily outside sales calls/site visits.▬ Engaged in product demonstration/customer training to facilitate customer satisfaction.▬ Employed problem solving to rectify customer/product related issues.

New York, Ny, Us

Traded stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance products, initial public offerings, and CDs. Managed joint book of business directly with the Branch Manager.▬ Managed three separate books of business out of two branch locations.▬ Conducted seminars for clients and prospects to facilitate relationships.▬ Educated clients on types of investments and the importance of portfolio diversification.

Doctor Of Management (D.M.)

Master Of Science Management (M.S.M.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Speech Communication And Rhetoric