- Two-time Ironman 1406 Finisher and twenty-time Ironman 703 Finisher
- Brand Ambassador Spearo Triathlon (formerly Wattie Ink Racing) since 2017
- Member of Pastaria Big Shark Racing multi-sport team since 2020
- Social Co-Chair, Leadership Board, and Elite member of RIDE Triathlon Team, San Diego CA, 2017-2020
- Avid telemark skier
KEVIN M KUENEKE
BOULDER,CO
Summary
Dedicated Sales Professional with over 5 years of cycling retail sales knowledge and 30 years of management experience seeking a full-time sales position at your company to further and expand my career in the cycling industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Boulder Cycle Sport, Boulder Nordic Sport
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Relocated to Boulder in August of 2023 and began as Sales Lead in the North location of BCS. Once Nordic ski season was ramping up, I started spending more time at the South location which also houses Boulder Nordic Sport. There was an immediate need for a full time sales manager in a high volume setting which allowed the owners to concentrate on building the business.
- Seasonally remerchandised the store to accommodate Nordic ski season while also keeping the cycling store flavor. Proficient at Lightspeed POS. Managed in-store staff of 2-8 employees depending on time of season. Duties included sales lead, opening/closing the store, cash count, service check-ins and some minor repairs, restocking/reordering product as needed, as well as receiving large orders from vendors such as QBP, Bell/Giro, Shimano, and various ski industry vendors. Utilized Shopify and ShipStation to send product around the country.
- Primary bicycle brands include Scott, BMC, and Giant/Liv. Familiar with pedal and pedal assist bicycles. Participated in the current Colorado E-Bike rebate and the prior Boulder County voucher programs. Sponsor of various local cycling teams and groups and led group rides from both shops.
- Proficient at rudimentary bike and cleat fitting, both pre-purchase and post-purchase. As a racer, adept at advising on nutrition for racing, training, and overall fitness lifestyle. Strength in listening to customer’s needs and providing solutions based on available brands/products and price point. As a former sales manager at a 100+ sales staff mortgage company, able to rely on that experience when dealing with difficult customers and assist co-workers when in that regard feel over their head. And, when I am asked a question I do not know the answer, I will not hesitate to find someone that does.
Sales Lead
Big Shark Bicycle Company
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Relocated to my hometown of St. Louis from San Diego during COVID summer of 2020 in order to be near my older family. While still actively producing mortgages remotely in California, I was hired by my life-long friend and owner of Big Shark to assist his overwhelmed staff at a time when many people were afraid to work face to face with the public. A typical day started with a line of 20+ people outside the shop before it was even open for the day. I quickly learned that riding bikes and working in a bike were two different things, but was able to grasp the concept quite quickly: sales are sales, and I had been selling money all of my professional career, now I was selling bikes, accessories, parts, and apparel. Learn the product, make the sale.
- Fast forward to Summer of 2021, along with my sales duties, I took on the role of Warehouse Manager in charge of distributing stock amongst the three locations to ensure proper product is available. The warehouse as many as 3,200 boxed bikes at one time. Duties also included delivery and pick-up of new and service bikes to customers that were unable to transport themselves as well as keep the fleet of three Big Shark sprinters well maintained.
Mortgage Loan Originator/Sales Manager
NFM Lending
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Nationwide mortgage lending firm specializing in residential 1-4 unit property lending with 126,000 homebuyers helped in twenty-five years of serving customers. NFM Lending has “customer first” mantra and is dedicated to streamlining the loan process in order to shorten the transaction time without sacrificing service or quality.
- Originate mortgage loans using a variety of lead sources including Realtor-referral, existing customer base, sphere of influence, direct marketing, as well as online advertising. Oversee and manage pipelines as large as 120 loans at a time. Hold workshops for referral partners and clients alike. Manage sales team of 10-25 loan producers and help place loans based on qualifications and availability.
Sales Lead
Ride Cyclery
08.2020 - 12.2020
- RIDE Cyclery is a family owned, boutique style, higher end bicycle shop located on the 101 in the beach town of Encinitas, CA. RIDE specializes in service as well as custom builds.
- Duties included sales using Lightspeed POS, sourcing parts and accessories, as well as organizing group rides from the shop. As a member of the RIDE Triathlon Leadership Board, duties also included organizing team events and setting Team policy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Colorado
BoulderSkills
- Customer engagement
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
Interests
Timeline
Store Manager
Boulder Cycle Sport, Boulder Nordic Sport
08.2023 - 11.2025
Sales Lead
Ride Cyclery
08.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Lead
Big Shark Bicycle Company
04.2020 - 08.2023
Mortgage Loan Originator/Sales Manager
NFM Lending
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Colorado