Kevin Sellers
Ortonville,MI
Summary
Results-driven sales and collision industry professional with 20 years of experience in body shop operations, estimating, and account management. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, develop new business, and communicate value effectively to clients. Deep understanding of collision shop workflows and decision-making processes, allowing for strategic client engagement and trust-building. Highly personable communicator with a strong track record of influencing outcomes and driving growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Sales Manager
Auto-Wares
06.2024 - Current
- Develop new business while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients
- Act as a trusted advisor to collision shops
- Identify client needs and align product solutions to improve shop performance
Account Manager
FinishMaster / LKQ
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Generated new business through relationship-building and outreach
- Improved ordering efficiency and service responsiveness
- Led small-group estimating workshops for clients
Estimator / Assistant Manager
Cass Collision
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Conducted detailed cost estimates for vehicle repairs and parts replacement
- Managed shop production
- Collaborated and built relationships with insurance adjusters to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Improved workflow coordination
Estimator / Assistant Manager
Troy Collision
03.2006 - 04.2016
- Assessed vehicle damage and created estimates
- Managed production and operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Kimball High School
Royal Oak, MI05-2005
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Sales
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Collision Industry Expertise
Timeline
Territory Sales Manager
Auto-Wares
06.2024 - Current
Account Manager
FinishMaster / LKQ
02.2020 - 06.2024
Estimator / Assistant Manager
Cass Collision
05.2016 - 02.2020
Estimator / Assistant Manager
Troy Collision
03.2006 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Kimball High School
Relevant Strengths
- Ability to evaluate opportunities based on industry knowledge
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Experience presenting and influencing decision-makers