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Brian Gerard Kucera

Brian Gerard Kucera

Summary

Sales, territory, regional, national account manager, and business owner with over 35 years of experience in operations management, competitive analysis, and financial management. Proven track record of driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled at leveraging product sales and customer service to drive business growth and achieve sales objectives. Recognized for increasing sales, parts sales, and service repair work while specializing in building strong client relationships. Results-driven partner experienced in advising clients in truck law. Proficient in drafting legal documents and negotiating settlements. Poised and dedicated professional with a proven ability to thrive in busy and stressful environments. Ambitious partner who handles multiple cases and maintains compliance with regulatory bodies. Offers strengths in partnership development and mentoring staff.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner and National Fleet Accounts Sales Manager

IMPACT TRANSPORTATION and TopLeaderUSA
02.2023 - Current

CDL Class A, Drivers License holding current Medical Card; Straight Truck & 53' Tractor Trailer Operator; hauling Pharmaceuticals, USPS Mail, Automotive/Truck Parts, Grain, and Livestock (30-years/450K+ miles driving)

  • Identifying National Fleets, Selling, Training, Advising Service Procedures, and Warranty
  • Reducing Carbon Emissions with Fabrication of Electric A/C Unit for the Truck Industry
  • Promote Fuel Savings and Increased Bottom Line Operating Profits to Clients
  • Pursuing and Quantifying Truck Engine Lower Fuel Consumption
  • Engaging Customers with a Patented NON-IDLE A/C for Truck Cab & Sleeper Birth Cooling Systems
  • Manage (6) Account Managers working their Territory Accounts, Regional Accounts, as well as handling National Accounts, with ALL Fleets, Distributors, Owner Operators, and Installation Shops/Centers located across the United States and Canada
  • Providing Customer Satisfaction and Service throughout the Trucking Industry
  • Building and Training of Installation Centers across the Company's Network of Business
  • Currently working with (1) Large Private Fleet Carrier selling and installing our A/C units as a $7million annual project

President/Owner

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • CONSULTING WITH TRUCKING COMPANIES & OTHER BUSINESSES:
  • Assisted with Equipment GPS monitoring of Tractors and Trailers
  • Specifically Replacing aged batteries and complete units for Skybitz while using Fleetview and other formulated company equipment GPS trackers
  • Working with Trucking Companies in Midwest, Southern States with additional abilities to cover all North American 48-State Locations: Involvement includes assisting in making decisions with OEM's of Truck and Trailers of which include Peterbilt, Freightliner, Navistar, Wabash, Strick, Cheetah, Hyundai, and Great Dane
  • Consulting with Company Management & Asset Procurement Manager while Recovering Company Equipment across United States
  • Leasing and Procuring Operating Equipment
  • Relocating Operable & Non-Operable Equipment
  • Negotiating with Customer Management on Repairs for Down Equipment
  • SKYBITZ - Accessing GPS Tracking of Equipment for Location and Recovery
  • Assisting with Load Brokering and Transfers of Loads to Specific Carriers across the US & Canada
  • Most all was involved with easing the Burdens to Trucking Companies in all aspects of their daily Operation Spectrum & System
  • Maintained Independent Relations and Retention among internal departments working along side all for better professional comradery within

President/Owner

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc. SnapOn Tools
02.2010 - 05.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations, while working with over 175+ Individual technicians weekly
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to customer's demands
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and inventories
  • Maintained Independent Customer Relations and Retention among Clients
  • I more than doubled what was previously managed as a $300-400,000.00 Franchise to over $850,000.00 when Sold

Sales Associate Manager

GCR Tire Centers
11.2007 - 02.2010
  • Monitored, Sold, & Trained Local & Regional Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Dealers
  • Monitored, Sold, & Trained 75+ customers weekly while understanding buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales grow
  • Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction
  • Created and implemented sales performance reporting tactics using Salesforce/CRM
  • Collaborated with sales leadership to drive prospecting and enhance engagement through sales promotions

Independent Sales Consultant

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2007
  • Working with the Trucking Industry
  • Administered to OEM Accounts representing to Products and Parts Sales to Dealers and National Fleet Accounts
  • Identified Product Needs and Warranty Requirements
  • Trained Dealers & Fleets on Product Use and Maintenance
  • Maintained Independent Relations and Retention among 12-Rep Agencies and their 65-Employees

Assistant Farm Manager

VANCE AG Crop, Livestock, And Soybean Seed Co.
04.2003 - 02.2005
  • Administered feed supplements to Cattle, 2,000 head, once daily while managing bedding, holding pens, feed bunks, & waterers
  • Administered to 2,400 head of Hog Confinement, while tending to feed supplement, waterers, & environment temperature control
  • Sprayed crops with pesticides to combat pests while maintaining human and animal safety
  • Operated farm equipment such as combines, tractors, and semis, trucks; while operating augers, manure spreaders, fork lifts, skid loaders, sprayers, with extreme care and precision
  • Utilized lubrication tools/products for precise maintenance and adjustment to ALL Farm Related Equipment
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as storage buildings, elevator grain receiving & delivery, bins, scales, tile drainage, shop/tools, livestock buildings, livestock fences, and land perimeter fences
  • Operated self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil
  • Helped prepare animals for transfers, completing sorting and transportation

National Account Manager, Regional Account Manager

Borg Warner Automotive USA
11.1997 - 04.2003
  • Reviewed orders and client requests to streamline delivery services and resolve material shortages
  • Increased individual account profits, therefore increasing overall company profits
  • Communicated by phone, email and traveled for face to face contact to over 150 Large & Small Fleet accounts both Regionally & Nationally
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
  • Identified new targets, developed new business opportunities and presented product lines to customers
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
  • Trained Independent Reps on customer service, product handling, and organizing strategies
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Maintained Independent Relations and Retention among 12-Rep Agencies and their 65-Employees

National Account Manager, Regional Account Manager, Territory Account Manager

Horton Industries, Inc.
05.1993 - 11.1997
  • Reviewed orders and client requests to streamline delivery services and resolve material shortages
  • Increased individual account profits and company profits
  • Made Customer contact by phone, email and traveled for face to face meetings with Large & Small Fleet accounts both Regionally & Nationally
  • Meetings with Business manager to provide customer feedback and recommend pro-active and positive changes to meet the current changing Industry Trends
  • Identified new business contacts, while developing new business opportunities and presented product lines to customers
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
  • Trained Independent Reps on customer service, product handling, and organizing strategies
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Maintained Independent Relations and Retention among 12-Rep Agencies and their 65-Employees

Dealer GM, Sales Manager, Sales Associate, Journeyman/Master Mechanic

Agency Truck & Trailer Sales Inc
11.1981 - 05.1993
  • Technician, Sales, Sales Manager, GM; New & Used FREIGHTLINER, Medium Volvo/Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Dorsey, EAST, and WABASH Trailers New & Used, Thermo-King/Carrier Reefer Sales, as well as working with OE/OEM VP's & Managers of Our Products Endorsed & Sold
  • Journeyman/Master Heavy Duty Technician, Engine, Transmission, Rear Axle, Complete Chassis (3-Years)
  • Sales – Independent & Small Fleet Sales Entire Line of Equipment (4-Years)
  • Dealer / Sales Manager – Managed Dealer Operations, Large Fleet Sales, Wholesale Trade Equipment Nationally; EXPORT Canada, Mexico, & South America (5-Years)

Education

Automotive/Diesel & Business Administration -

Lincoln Technical Institute
West Des Moines, IA
03.1981

High School Diploma - undefined

North Tama High School
Traer, IA
05.1979

Skills

  • SKYBITZ / GPS
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • National Accounts
  • Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Negotiation
  • Time Management
  • Partner Relationship Management
  • Product Presentation
  • Sales Target Management
  • CRM Software
  • Relationship Development
  • Sales Presentations
  • Direct Sales
  • Customer Support
  • Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Transportation
  • Leadership

References

  • Will Watson, Director of Marketing, TopLeaderUSA, Omaha, NE, (253) 740-7595, will@topleaderusa.com
  • Ken Marko, Fleet Sustainability Senior Manager, US FOODS, Dallas, TX, (940) 597-7508, kenneth.marko@usfoods.com
  • Thomas Witt, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Arnold Transportation Services, Grand Prairie, TX, (515) 571-9939, twitt@arnoldtrans.com
  • Greg White, President/Owner, George White Chevrolet, (515) 598-1147, Greg@georgewhiteames.com
  • Peter Spencer, VP of Snapon Tools & North Central Field Manager, (770) 616-5989, Peter.g.spencer@snapon.com
  • Allen V. Jaspers, President/Owner, VANCE AG Farms & Soybean Plant, (641) 751-4415, Allen@vanceag.com
  • David Walters, Field Service & Warranty Manager, ALCOA WHEELS, (814) 553-2228, David.walters@howmet.com
  • Bob Rutherford, TruckStop Philosopher, Auburn University’s Transportation Institute, Franklin, TN, (615) 584-2231, bobrutherford@aol.com

Sports, Hunting, Fishing, & Family/Friends

I enjoy Sports, Hunting, Fishing, and MOST OF ALL, SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH MY FAMILY & FRIENDS!

HOBBIES

I enjoy Sports, Hunting, Fishing, but MOST OF ALL, SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH MY FAMILY & FRIENDS!

Timeline

Partner and National Fleet Accounts Sales Manager

IMPACT TRANSPORTATION and TopLeaderUSA
02.2023 - Current

President/Owner

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2023

President/Owner

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc. SnapOn Tools
02.2010 - 05.2020

Sales Associate Manager

GCR Tire Centers
11.2007 - 02.2010

Independent Sales Consultant

BSNB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2007

Assistant Farm Manager

VANCE AG Crop, Livestock, And Soybean Seed Co.
04.2003 - 02.2005

National Account Manager, Regional Account Manager

Borg Warner Automotive USA
11.1997 - 04.2003

National Account Manager, Regional Account Manager, Territory Account Manager

Horton Industries, Inc.
05.1993 - 11.1997

Dealer GM, Sales Manager, Sales Associate, Journeyman/Master Mechanic

Agency Truck & Trailer Sales Inc
11.1981 - 05.1993

High School Diploma - undefined

North Tama High School

Automotive/Diesel & Business Administration -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Brian Gerard Kucera