Chad Stepanian
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Education
Grand Valley State University- Grand Rapids, MI (2013-2016)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Oakland Community College- Waterford, MI (2008-2013)
EMT/Firefighting Certificates
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Product Management (Turbochargers, Filtration) (Mar 2018-Present)
MAHLE
•Product development (product implementation, knowledge, sourcing, packaging, cataloging)
•Management of 10 to 15 million dollars in a product portfolio
•Marketing and product strategy
•Completed and lead a team in relaunching of product lines
•Proficient at SAP, OptiCat, Salesforce and other industry systems.
•Inventory utilization with reduced warranty returns
•Implementing cost saving strategies (Savings of 500k-1 Million a year)
•Training, supporting, instructing, and motivating team members for success
•Establishment and development of partners and contact suppliers
•Setting and accomplishing development targets
•Product development of 500-1000 parts a year
•Expertise and development knowledge for desired product lines while achieving business goals and targets
Parts Sales Manager (Sep 2021- Present)
Autozone
Inventory management
Part Sales for DIY customers
Diagnosing automobile problems and recommending solutions
Customer service
Product knowledge of all automotive parts and solutions and industry solutions
Process returns and reconcile accounts
Maintain and develop customer relationships and sales and manage prospecting sales
Assistant Manager (Aug 2017-Mar 2018)
Marklines North America-Southfield,MI
Maintaining and acquiring new sales
Attended tradeshow for lead generation
Creation of marketing strategies for new business
Interacting with International companies
Researching and maintaining Tier 1 supplier database
Relationship building
Organization and presentation of Marklines
Assisting account holders in daily troubleshooting/researching
Business Development
Concraft-Auburn Hills, MI (Jul 2016-Aug 2017)
Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing clients through Salesforce
Creates sales plans and marketing strategies
Development of pipeline of new clients through direct customer contact and prospecting
Attended industry conferences, seminars, conventions, and trade shows
Proposals and estimates
Hotel Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Airport – Kentwood, MI (Aug 2013 to July 2016)
Managed three shifts of personnel totaling 10 to 15 direct reports
Responsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, and terminating direct reports
Consistently reached and/or exceeded quarterly goals of IHG enrollment increases
Resolved customer complaints and increased customer satisfaction scores by 25%
Organized, prepared, and managed large group events
Created Sales/Marketing plans for potential clients/groups