BRIAN W. PEABODY
SCHMIDT- BOWMAN CO.
Grosse Pointe,MI
1
Certification
42
years of professional experience
Sales and account management professional supporting automotive manufacturing and distribution. Expertise in interiors, cockpit systems, safety restraint systems, and related components. Aligns customer requirements with manufacturing and supplier partners to improve pricing, quality, and delivery outcomes.
Work History
Sales Representative & Equity Partner
31 Years 1 Month- Manage sales and customer relationships within the automotive industry.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and industry partners to drive collaboration and business growth.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities within the automotive marketplace, expanding the company’s market presence.
- Work closely with customers and suppliers to understand product specifications, technical requirements, pricing, and delivery expectations.
- Coordinated customer needs with manufacturing and supplier partners throughout the sales process to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Managed client accounts consistently to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Specializes in automotive textile products and applications, including automotive cockpit and safety restraint systems.
- Participate in the strategic direction and operation of the company as an equity partner.
- Privately held industrial distributor specializing in automotive textile specialties and related automotive products.
Sales Manager
6 Years 5 Months- Managed major automotive OEM accounts, including Chrysler and Toyota.
- Oversaw sales of automotive interior components, driving customer satisfaction and ensuring alignment with market demands.
- Cultivated strong relationships with automotive customers and purchasing organizations to enhance collaboration and support sales growth.
- Worked with customers and internal teams to address product requirements, pricing, quality, delivery, and new business opportunities.
- Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to deliver on customer specifications and improve project outcomes.
- Supported the development and commercialization of automotive interior products.
Sales Representative
4 Years- Managed sales and customer relationships within the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Represented manufacturers and suppliers of automotive components and systems.
- Cultivated customer relationships and ensured satisfaction of existing accounts.
- Handled products including metal stampings, cut-and-sew car seat trim, transmission parts, and friction plates.
- Coordinated customer requirements with manufacturing and suppliers to align production capabilities.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Bachelor of Arts - Managerial Economics
Skills
Automotive OEM Sales
Business Development
Account Management
Customer Relationship Management
Sales & Negotiation
Interior Systems
Automotive Electronics
Safety Components
Interior trim systems
Metal Components
Fabric Assembly
Drivetrain Parts
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Automotive Interiors
- Automotive Textiles
- Automotive OEM Sales
- Industrial Distribution
- Automotive Components
- Business Development
- Sales & Account Management
Certification
- Michigan Bar License
Timeline
Sales Representative & Equity Partner
SCHMIDT- BOWMAN CO.
09.1995 - CurrentRead More
Sales Manager
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE / SELLER GLOBE CORPORATION
08.1988 - 01.1995Read More
Sales Representative
CBA, INC. (CHARLES BIGALOW & ASSOCIATES)
08.1984 - 08.1988Read More
University of Detroit Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Hampden-Sydney College
Bachelor of Arts from Managerial Economics
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