Steve Kutz
Fort Collins
Summary
Accomplished Business Development Manager with 20 years of experience dedicated to building lasting partnerships and delivering exceptional service. I pride myself on being a creative problem-solver and an effective communicator who thrives on helping both my team and my clients succeed. With a genuine passion for professional growth and a collaborative spirit, I am committed to fostering a positive environment that drives the company forward and ensures every client feels valued and heard.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Worldpac
Fort Collins, CO
09.2025 - Current
- As an upper management professional, I drive organizational success by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and frontline execution. I have a proven track record of collaborating with executive leadership to implement continuous improvements, utilizing data-driven analysis to develop functional approaches that consistently exceed performance and sales targets.
- By translating complex market metrics into actionable growth strategies, I empower teams through advanced training programs, CRM optimization, and mentorship in relationship management. My leadership focuses on cultivating a high-performance culture where sophisticated sales techniques and rigorous data analysis result in measurable, scalable business impact.
Outbound Sales Rep
Worldpac
Fort Collins, CO
07.2022 - 09.2025
- To drive sales via the telephone, meeting company expectations of call counts, sales and protecting profits and assets. Developing new accounts and increasing existing accounts by way of exceptional Customer Service and working together as a team with a common goal to take care of the customers. Use of Sales Data in the forms of Excel, Word, Powerpoint on a daily basis to maximize sale efficiency and profits. Being proficient at AS400, Salesforce and Speed Dial making it possible to work at a higher level.
Commercial Account Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Fort Collins, CO
12.2018 - 07.2022
- I sold and oversaw the selling of automotive products, inspiring our team and help businesses grow profitable with integrity. I worked closely with District Managers, Sales Managers, General Manager and Parts Pros. I have been in the top levels of the company in sales and target wins most of my career, driving business and growing accounts.
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Fort Collins, CO
07.2014 - 12.2018
- I was District 4222's top performing location in Top Sales 9 out of 10 periods so far that year. I increased sales year over year with continued focus on sales culture and driving profitable results while keeping the best interest of the customer in mind. I have had the honor of becoming the MIT training facility for the Northern Colorado Area where in the course of 18 months I have trained and promoted 5 high level General Managers out of my location with fantastic results.
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Loveland, CO
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Promoted to the Loveland location when there was a period of lacking leadership in the building. I successfully brought the store up to an extremely profitable business over the course of one year by mended customer relationships both on the DIY side as well as the Commercial side of the business creating a commitment to excellence that was above and beyond the regular scope of the business.
Assistant Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Fort Collins, CO
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Promoted to Assistant Manager of the North Fort Collins location to help increases sales, gain new clients and coach the sales culture of Advance Auto Parts into all the team members to provide the best service with every customer every time. I was responsible for training all new hires and was in charge of most Inventory operations on a daily basis.
Retail Sales Professional
Advance Auto Parts
Loveland, CO
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities included but not limited to Opening and Closing of the store, running the front counter, completing all store operations on a daily basis, stocking and the installation of products on customers vehicles. Worked closely with General Manager to create real life training sessions with team members to help them excel at sales and develop life skills needed for the retail environment.
Corporate Sales Trainer
Stanley Steemer
Fort Collins, CO
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Traveled every other week to a different city in United States to conduct five day Sales Training Classes for new and experienced team members alike. We were encouraged to make the training class our own and with that I was the most requested trainer at the time and making return visits to certain locations to be in-charge of all their training of new hires to the company. When not traveling to Sales Classes I would be responsible for creating morning sales meetings with the crew before heading out for the day to perform professional in-home and business cleaning services with a goal of selling additional services to clients in a short amount time. I held seven world recognized certifications in Flooring including Carpet, Tile, Hardwoods and Laminates.
Medical Records Manager
Mission Regional Imaging
Mission Viejo, CA
03.2000 - 07.2005
- Researched upcoming patient files to discover previous tests and scans that will be needed by Radiologists to use for comparison to provide the best reading of patients health. Created delivery systems between medical facilities to help reduce time delays in results from the Doctors to the patients.
Education
Music Performance
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio10-1998
Skills
- Analysis skills
- Team leadership
- Business development and planning
- Customer service
- Relationship building and management
- Goals and performance
- CRM management
- Training and development
Certification
ASE Certified
Awards
Manager of the Year 2018
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Worldpac
09.2025 - Current
Outbound Sales Rep
Worldpac
07.2022 - 09.2025
Commercial Account Manager
Advance Auto Parts
12.2018 - 07.2022
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
07.2014 - 12.2018
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
04.2013 - 07.2014
Assistant Manager
Advance Auto Parts
05.2012 - 04.2013
Retail Sales Professional
Advance Auto Parts
07.2011 - 05.2012
Corporate Sales Trainer
Stanley Steemer
08.2005 - 07.2011
Medical Records Manager
Mission Regional Imaging
03.2000 - 07.2005
Music Performance
University of Akron