Keith Fleming

About Keith Fleming

I lead with purpose, clarity, and a strong technical foundation. My career has been built around helping industrial and manufacturing customers solve complex challenges—through high-value capital equipment, engineered systems, and long-term strategic partnerships.I believe sales leadership is about more than hitting targets. It’s about building trust, shaping strategy, and aligning teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. I work closely with executives, engineers, and plant leaders to ensure solutions are practical, profitable, and built to last.What defines my approach- Customer-first thinking grounded in technical credibility and industry insight- Team leadership that empowers people, drives accountability, and wins as a unit- Solution selling that goes beyond features—focusing on ROI, reliability, and risk reductionI’m passionate about driving growth without compromising service, integrity, or execution. Whether quoting a custom system or delivering on a multi-million dollar program, I bring the same mindset: do it right, make it easy to do business, and keep the long game in view.Let’s connect if you share that philosophy!

Experience

1. Business Development Manager at Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems

   GASBARRE

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Lead strategic growth initiatives across Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, and Industrial sectors, directing full-cycle sales of complex, custom-engineered furnace and automation systems.> Design and implement scalable sales infrastructure, optimizing pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and quoting processes to drive velocity and improve close rates.> Serve as executive sponsor on key customer programs, aligning commercial strategy, pricing models, and cross-functional execution to maximize lifetime value and repeat business.

Education

• School of Engineering & Logistics, Texarkana, TX

  Quality & Reliability Specialist, Quality Engineering, Logistics

• Udemy Alumni

  Certificate, MBA in One Class, Business Administration and Management, General

• Slippery Rock University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Safety and Environmental Management

Skills

• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Materials
• Automotive Sales
• Lean Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Product Management
• Creative Problem Solving
• Team Building
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service
• Building Relationships
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Apqp
• Product Development
• Metallurgy
• Root Cause Analysis
• Value Based Selling
• Process Improvement
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Spc
• Kaizen
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Customer Negotiations
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Ppap
• Solution Selling
• Contract Negotiation
• Stainless Steel
• Quality Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Sales