Kelly Pehler
About Kelly Pehler
Kelly Pehler serves as the Director of National Accounts at Advance Auto Parts and has held various sales and management roles at James Hardie Building Products and Grainger. With a background in project management and a strong educational foundation, Pehler has over two decades of experience in the industry.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Kelly Pehler currently holds two positions at Advance Auto Parts. She has served as the Director of National Accounts since 2016, focusing on managing key customer relationships and driving sales strategies. Additionally, she has been the Area Sales Director since 2015, overseeing sales operations in the Greater Chicago Area. Her experience at Advance Auto Parts spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing customer engagement and sales performance.
Work at James Hardie Building Products
Since 2018, Kelly Pehler has been working at James Hardie Building Products as the Director of Sales Operations. In this role, she is responsible for leading sales strategies and operations to support the company's growth objectives. Her tenure at James Hardie has allowed her to leverage her extensive sales experience to optimize operational efficiency and drive revenue.
Previous Experience at Grainger
Kelly Pehler has a substantial background with Grainger, where she held multiple roles from 2001 to 2009. She began as a Project Manager from 2001 to 2004, followed by a position as a Sales and Business Analyst from 2004 to 2006. She then transitioned to a Field Sales Consultant role from 2006 to 2009. Throughout her time at Grainger, she developed skills in project management, sales analysis, and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Pehler holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from DePaul University. She also earned an Associate's degree from the College of Lake County. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's Certificate in Project Management at The George Washington University, a program she has been enrolled in since 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in sales operations and project management.