Tom Traxler

About Tom Traxler

Sales leader with a proven record of turning potential into performance.Across four decades, I’ve built and led high-growth territories in both B2B and B2C environments — growing portfolios by as much as 729%, stabilizing national accounts, and managing multi-million-dollar dealer networks across the U.S. and Canada.Today, I serve as U.S. National Sales Manager & Fleet Manager Consultant for Westward Vehicles, where I support Fleet Managers nationwide in selecting rugged, purpose-built commercial vehicles that thrive in real-world duty cycles — including 4-season use, 4WD options, and 32kW Li-Ion battery platforms.Whether launching new markets, mentoring sales teams, or leading dealer engagement strategies, I operate with a customer-first mindset, urgency, and a laser focus on integrity. The largest dealers in the country have trusted me with their business — and continue to stand behind me with powerful recommendations. Proven Performance: BRUTUS:+359% Growth GEM EVs:+729% Growth Taylor-Dunn:+191% Growth Suzuki Territory:$4.8M → $12.6M Powersports Dealership:$2M → $4.3MI lead from the front — with action, consistency, and follow-through. My clients and colleagues know they can count on me, because I never ask more than I’m willing to give!Let’s connect if you’re looking to strengthen dealer networks, grow fleets, or bring honesty and urgency back into commercial sales.

Experience

1. Channel Account Manager - Commercial Gov\'t & Defense

   Polaris Inc.

   Dec 2019 — Present · Lexington, OH, US

Education

• Muskingum University

  General Curriculum

  1987 — 1988

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's degree, Communications / Public Relations / Journalism

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's degree, Communications

  1989 — 1995