José Arturo Salas Blancarte
About José Arturo Salas Blancarte
José Arturo Salas Blancarte serves as the General Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2018. He has a diverse background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at companies such as AKRON and BRP.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
José Arturo Salas Blancarte has been serving as Gerente General at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2018. In this role, he oversees operations in Guadalajara and surrounding areas in Mexico. His responsibilities include managing the overall business strategy, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading the team to achieve sales targets.
Previous Experience in Automotive and Lubricants Industry
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Salas Blancarte held several key positions in the automotive and lubricants sectors. He worked at AKRON (Mexicana de Lubricantes SA de CV) as Dealer Development Manager from 2011 to 2016, focusing on Guadalajara and its surroundings. He also served as Business Development Manager at The Warranty Group for three months in 2017 and as Marketing Coordinator at BRP from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background
José Arturo Salas Blancarte studied at Universidad La Salle, A.C., where he earned a Licenciatura in Informática from 2000 to 2004. He further pursued a Maestría en Administración con especialidad en Mercadotecnia, which he has been studying since 2005. This educational foundation supports his expertise in management and marketing.
Sales Achievements at Tequila Harley-Davidson
During his tenure at Tequila Harley-Davidson, Salas Blancarte achieved significant sales growth. In 2018, he reported a 48% increase in sales compared to the previous year. Additionally, he improved the profitability of the dealership by 5%, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving business performance.
Early Career Experience
Salas Blancarte began his career in 2004, working at DaimlerChrysler as a Becario Desarrollo de Distribuidores for six months. He later held the position of Coordinador de Marketing de Refacciones y Accesorios at DaimlerChrysler from 2004 to 2008. His early roles laid the groundwork for his expertise in sales and marketing within the automotive industry.