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Travis Smith

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National Sales Manager at Schaeffler
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Travis is an experienced National Sales Manager at Schaeffler with a deep background in the industrial engineering industry. A Purdue University mechanical engineering graduate, he is a strong sales professional with expertise in OEM sales, project management, and product development.

Outside of his core professional role, Travis has an interest in major engineering leaders like Caterpillar Inc. and NASA. He also has past experience as an assistant coach, where he was recognized for his trustworthiness and ability to make managerial decisions.

Unique fact: A former manager described him as having a "maturity beyond his years" and being an "impeccable worker. "

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Current Role
National Sales Manager
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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OEM Industrial Sales
His career at Schaeffler has centered on managing and growing relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturer customers in the industrial sector.
Sales Team Growth
He is actively recruiting motivated Sales Engineers to expand his team's presence and support for industrial customers in the Minnesota and North Dakota regions.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
National Sales Manager
Schaeffler
2-2015
Global Key Account Manager
Schaeffler
4-2019 - 7-2022
Regional Manager - Midwest OEM Sales
Schaeffler
6-2010 - 1-2015
Applications Engineer
NTN Bearing Corporation of America
5-2008 - 8-2008
Intern
Toyota
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Education
2006 - 2010
BSME
Purdue University
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