Michael Bates
About Michael Bates
Michael Bates is an Area Sales Manager at Allison Transmission, leveraging his expertise in sales management and engineering analytics. He has a strong background in product and quality engineering, with experience in the heavy equipment and automotive sectors.
Work at Allison Transmission
Michael Bates has been serving as an Area Sales Manager at Allison Transmission since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing sales territories and leveraging his expertise in engineering and business analytics to drive sales performance. His focus is on delivering high value to customers in various sectors, including construction and energy.
Previous Experience at Comer Industries
Prior to his current role, Michael Bates worked at Comer Industries in various capacities. He served as a Quality and Application Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Sales Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His last position at Comer Industries was as an Area Sales Manager from 2018 to 2021, where he applied his engineering background to enhance sales strategies.
Internship Experience at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation
Michael Bates completed two internships at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation. His first internship was as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in 2014 for three months, followed by another internship in 2015 for three months. These experiences provided him with practical insights into manufacturing processes and engineering applications.
Education and Expertise
Michael Bates holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in managing sales territories and applying a data-driven approach to business.
Background in Engineering and Sales
Michael Bates possesses a strong background in product and quality engineering, particularly within the heavy equipment, trucking, and automotive sectors. His experience combines engineering principles with sales strategies, allowing him to apply a total cost perspective to create value for customers across various industries, including construction, mining, agriculture, and energy.