Scott Pike Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Tx, Us

United States

Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Cypress, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Conroe, Tx

Managed all administrative requirements and operations of the global tire importer/exporter and repair shop serving the commercial trucking industry. Consistently remained abreast of competitor activities and market fluctuations.Acquired the struggling business on the verge of closing, turning around operations to a $3MM global company.Re-established relationships with vendors from a negative credit situation and improved company credit ratings.Managed the performance and tasks of 24 employees, including three mechanics, providing training/coaching.Identified new business, engaged in complex negotiations and successfully closed sales.Engaged in the purchase and sale of truck tires, vulcanizing used products for resale in global markets.Identified opportunities for importing new tires from China, identifying market need, placing orders in accordance with strategic forecasts to maintain optimal inventory, and ordering in quantity, originally acquiring two bulk containers totaling approximately 1,500 tires and valued at $1.5MM, and then reordering as needed.Purchased used tires from distributors in the US, providing vulcanizing/retread services and preparing for resale.Exported vulcanized tires to clients within China, Africa, Honduras, Guatemala, Salvador, Panama and Mexico.Searched the internet to identify potential clients in global locations, listing products, negotiating price and closing sales in addition to selling refurbished tires to trucking companies and operators in the US.Oversaw all export tire packaging, and ensured compliance with appropriate import/export fees.Managed all operations within the repair ship serving 100-150 commercial trucking customers per week.Consistently studied market conditions and environmental concerns to identify potential product price changes.Demonstrated the ability to study products, learn benefits and capabilities, and promote sales.