Steve Merkel

About Steve Merkel

Dynamic, results-oriented sales professional with a proven track record of assisting companies to increase profits and operational efficiencies. Possess a demonstrated ability to form long-term client partnerships with C-level executives and other key decision makers. Develop and implement specific marketing programs and sales strategies for current clients and new business opportunities.Specialties: Maximizing the utilization of commercial and municipal fleets, while properly managing the balance between capital and operating budgets. Streamlining all fleet related operations and expenses to allow a business to focus on core functions.

Experience

1. Vice President, West Region

   Merchants Fleet

   May 2025 — Present · NC, US

   Merchants Fleet is the nation’s fastest growing fleet management company, providing flexible funding and service options for organizations that leverage vehicles to run their operations, serving as a single source for all vehicle needs, including electric vehicles. Merchants Fleet is headquartered in Hooksett, New Hampshire, and its Innovation Center is located in the Chicago, Illinois, area. For more information, please visit merchantsfleet.com.Find out more at merchantsfleet.com

Education

• West Virginia Wesleyan College

  B. S., Business Management

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Marketing
• Sales
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership
• B2b
• Sales Management
• Fleet Management
• Account Management
• Saas
• Management
• Team Building
• Cold Calling
• Sales Process
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy