Dennis Kunz
Vice President Revenue Strategy and Operation Development at Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Revenue Strategy and Operation Development
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Mar 2021 - Present
• Responsible for leading a team of 5 direct reports, establishing the organizational Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, and Continuous Improvement departments • Leveraged expertise to build the corporate strategy focusing on expanding the organization into a diversified customer base, directing the company through various new client business launches • Developed and launched a corporate sustainability strategy including battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, including renewable diesel for the existing fleet to become a sustainability leader within the transportation industry in the eastern US • Analyzed the organization's transportation routes to identify EV suitable routes and develop an EV infrastructure plan to support the growing electric fleet. Implemented electric refrigerated trailer test unit and battery electric yard • Directed the implementation of the first Battery Electric Class 8 truck in South Carolina within a fleet of 550 diesel trucks as part of the organizational sustainability strategy, with a plan to add 8 additional BEV trucks in 2023 • Performed high-level negotiations and closed multiple OEM contracts with Volkswagen, KIA, and Hyundai, with additional RFQs from various tier 1 automotive suppliers, driving organizational growth of 50% over the next 2-3 years • Collaborate with Recruiting, Finance, Operations, Maintenance, and HR, securing the on-schedule launch of new customer business while exceeding customer expectations concerning the company’s performance • Led the initiative to implement a customer service-centric culture within all organizational departments, resulting in improving the reputation and brand awareness • Designed a sales strategy for a 600K sq. ft. warehouse space following the dissolving of the current lease, establishing opportunities with various pricing models to generate robust revenue Show less
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Mosquito Shield of Greenville
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United States
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Consumer Services
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Business Owner
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Mar 2021 - Present
Franchise Owner of Mosquito Shield of Greenville, South Carolina. The goal of Mosquito Shield is to provide the best mosquito control service in the Upstate with the highest levels of customer service, allowing our customers to enjoy their backyards, homes, and time with family to the fullest. Franchise Owner of Mosquito Shield of Greenville, South Carolina. The goal of Mosquito Shield is to provide the best mosquito control service in the Upstate with the highest levels of customer service, allowing our customers to enjoy their backyards, homes, and time with family to the fullest.
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Formel D Group
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Americas
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
• Hired into the organization in 2008 and delivered top continuous performance, receiving multiple promotions and ultimately becoming the Vice President of the Americas, reporting to the Global CEO and overseeing the international locations in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil servicing the automotive industry• Responsible for a team of direct reports including Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Finance Directors within multiple international locations, managing 3K+ staff with complete P&L responsibility of organization with $110M revenue• Leveraged expertise to create a positive work culture where team members come first, establishing the top performing region within the global organization, successfully securing a $70M contract, the largest in company history• Established a roadmap guiding the Business Development and Operations teams to develop and cultivate client relationships, delivering specialized service solutions aligning with each individual customer needs• Created a people-centric organization with a positive can-do work culture and built a high-performance team focused on accountability and integrity, utilizing leadership assessment and team building tools to strengthen employee relationships• Addressed the obstacles brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing a remote work environment to ensure the continuation of high-level productivity throughout the pandemic• Implemented the use of innovative technology such as Salesforce, Dayforce, and SAP to ensure data accuracy and enhance business development data, payroll, financial management, tracking, logistics, and human resources processes• Launched an initiative to reform the business operations in Mexico, significantly improving customer satisfaction and increasing sales, as well as enhancing relationships with Mercedes, BMW, and Fiat Chrysler Show less
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Director of Operations
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2014 - 2019
• Directed a team of 3 Technical Directors and managed the $45M budget, overseeing the US operations, including cash flow, costs, and expenses, focusing on driving organizational and revenue growth• Fostered team performance, developed applicable business solutions, and promoted an ethically sound environment, resulting in expanding the customer base and maximizing sales opportunities• Developed relationships with vital clients, including BMW, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, Tesla, Lucid, and Kia, establishing a focus on completely honest customer interactions to support lean and efficient operations, driving organizational growth and success• Responsible for leading teams to reduce waste and increase productivity to improve operations and process flow, supporting a 175% revenue increase over 4 years totaling $45M in annual sales• Secured and supported new after-sales business from BMW North America, implementing a service center and managing outsourced call from call centers addressing dealer needs and improving dealer experience, resulting in $7M annually Show less
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Technical Director
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2013 - 2014
• Functioned as I of 3 Technical Directors managing the US business unit, directly overseeing the 5 project managers supporting the South Carolina branch, maintaining that all sales and operational goals were achieved• Developed and cultivated relationships with customers and established a focus on continuous quality improvement with an emphasis on accountability, resulting in rapidly expanding organizational business• Established a solid strategy for quoting business, selling business, and implementing business, hiring and expanding the program while ensuring profitability Show less
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Project Manager-Key Account Manager
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2008 - 2013
• Performed as 1 of 5 employees managing the international and domestic accounts, gaining a BMW contract, and successfully working on expanding and growing the employee and revenue base• Traveled to various countries including Spain, Italy, France, China, South Korea, Mexico, the US, Japan, and the UK, focusing on analyzing business operations and utilizing best practices to implement process improvements
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Education
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Professional School of Business & Technology, University of Applied Sciences Kempten
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering