David Kidd

About David Kidd

Successful and highly regarded automotive and powersport product sales manager and leader. Known for exceptional relationship building, mastery of product knowledge, and powerful presentation and closing skills. I have a life-long passion for all things automotive- and motorcycle-related. As an active motorcycle racer and restorer of vintage cars and motorcycles, I have used my extensive experience and technical expertise to develop creative sales programs and promotions, analyze product portfolios, create and develop new products, and deliver on-time product launches. My exceptional relationship building and extensive product knowledge are the foundation of my superior selling and closing skills, which have created a successful history of sales growth for multiple corporate customers. Key areas of expertise- New and existing customer relationship building- Sales leadership and team building- Product analysis and sales/inventory forecasting- Development of easy-to-use sales tools and sales promotions- Trade show/event management - Problem solving and troubleshooting - Project management

Experience

1. Technical & Sales Director

   International Autobody Marketing Group

   May 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• Malone University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Market Planning
• Account Management
• Automotive
• Product Management
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Market Analysis
• Pricing
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Coatings
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• B2b
• Sales Process
• Key Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Product Development