Michael Collazo
About Michael Collazo
Michael Collazo is a Strategic Account Executive with extensive experience in sales and account management across various industries. He has held positions at notable companies such as ACV Auctions, vAuto, and TradeRev, and has a background in fitness coaching and education.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Michael Collazo serves as a Strategic Account Executive at ACV Auctions, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing key client accounts and developing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and retention. His expertise in sales and account management contributes to the company's growth in the automotive auction sector.
Previous Experience at vAuto and TradeRev
Prior to his current role, Michael worked at vAuto, a division of Cox Automotive, as a Regional Sales Manager for 11 months in 2021. He was responsible for overseeing sales operations in Florida. Before that, he served as a District Sales Manager at TradeRev from 2019 to 2021, where he managed sales activities in the Orlando, Florida area.
Background in Automotive Sales
Michael has extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked as a Regional Inventory Manager at Hudson Automotive Group, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. His career in automotive sales began at Ray Catena Motor Car Corp, where he served as Sales/F&I from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he spent a decade at Manheim as a Field Sales Representative from 2011 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Michael studied at DeVry University, where he earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business from 1998 to 2002. He also attended the National Academy of Sports & Medicine, focusing on Health and Physical Education/Fitness from 2015 to 2016. This educational background supports his diverse career in both fitness and sales.
Fitness Instruction Experience
Before transitioning fully into sales, Michael worked as a Fitness Instructor and Coach at Beachbody from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he provided coaching and fitness guidance, leveraging his knowledge in health and physical education to help clients achieve their fitness goals.