Nicholas Davis
Medina,OH
Summary
Strategic Senior Business Leader with over 15 years of experience. Known for robust leadership skills and driving results. Successfully implemented innovative strategies, improved operational efficiencies, and spearheaded cross-functional teams to drive top-line and bottom-line growth. Strong expertise in strategic planning, market research, data analysis, pricing, associate development and stakeholder management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HOLA Employee Resource Group - President
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
05.2025 - Current
- Directed ERG board comprising six members to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Designed recruitment process for new talent to join board.
- Developed training programs for associates, promoting professional growth within roles.
- Created succession plan to secure future leadership of ERG.
Committee Chair
Scouting America
01.2024 - Current
- Guided a team of 10 in executing an annual Scouting initiative for 35 cub scouts.
- Aligned department heads to meet shared goals for upcoming years.
- Sourced new board members with leadership potential.
- Formulated comprehensive succession plans ensuring seamless Pack operations.
Senior Category Product Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded successful new product launches, collaborating with sales and customers to execute plans.
- Enabled $100M in additional annual revenue by identifying incremental business opportunities, including winning new assortments in the car dealer channel.
- Developed and trained colleagues on best practices and standard processes within Sales Enablement.
Category & Customer Service Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Drove $200M in revenue through strategic initiatives for Goodyear’s Off-Highway Business Unit.
- Increased invoice sales by 58% and boosted margin by 216% within two years.
- Managed Customer Service Team to enhance operational performance.
- Optimized inventory by aligning plant capacities with market demand, ensuring positive cash flow.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Directed strategic marketing initiatives and product roadmap development for Goodyear’s global Off Highway Business Unit, driving $750M in annual revenues.
- Led the adoption of new brand standards across the global business through effective change management strategies.
- Designed an innovative global product road map process, improving cross-functional collaboration and efficiency.
Assistant Category Planning Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Directed category pricing strategy, enhancing volume, profit, and market share for a $600M business unit.
- Redesigned phase-in and phase-out processes to enhance strategic product launches for premium lines.
- Directed the creation of pricing programs across multiple categories, leveraging insights to boost program efficiency.
TireHub Commercial PBU Project Lead
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded the strategic planning and implementation of a new joint venture, influencing $100M in annual sales for the Commercial Business Unit (Special Project).
Business Development Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Implemented a strategic buying and field support initiative for Walmart, achieving a 10% growth in account share and contributing $2M per year in incremental revenue.
- Identified and secured new fleet contracts with unsold accounts in the Top 200 nationally, generating over $4M annually in additional revenue.
Commercial Account Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Fleet Solutions Sales Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2010 - 11.2010
Commercial Account Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
06.2008 - 01.2010
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - International Business, Minor in Sales Management
University of Akron
Akron, OHBachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Akron
Akron, OHSandler Sales Foundations Program -
TPG Advanced Category Management -
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Data analysis
- Initiative and drive
- Market competition analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Time management
- Negotiation skills
- Change management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Volunteer Experience
- Cub Scout Pack 3507, Committee Chair, Den Leader & Treasurer, 2022 - 2025
- Goodyear HOLA Employee Resource Group, President, 2024 - 2025
- Goodyear Community Leadership Institute, Grad, 2024
Accomplishments
- CEO Award - 2018 & 2024
- Salesperson of the Year - 2014
References and Work Examples
References and work examples vailable upon request
Timeline
HOLA Employee Resource Group - President
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
05.2025 - Current
Committee Chair
Scouting America
01.2024 - Current
Senior Category Product Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2023 - Current
Category & Customer Service Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
10.2020 - 12.2022
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
12.2018 - 09.2020
TireHub Commercial PBU Project Lead
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Category Planning Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2016 - 11.2018
Business Development Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Commercial Account Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Fleet Solutions Sales Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
01.2010 - 11.2010
Commercial Account Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
06.2008 - 01.2010
MBA - Finance
University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - International Business, Minor in Sales Management
University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Akron
Sandler Sales Foundations Program -
TPG Advanced Category Management -
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