Chris Zhou
About Chris Zhou
Chris Zhou is the General Manager of Commercial and Sales Construction at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sales and management roles at companies such as Caterpillar Inc. and Shell, and holds degrees in Mathematical Statistics and Management of International Enterprise from Nankai University.
Current Role at Kennametal
Chris Zhou serves as the General Manager of Commercial and Sales Construction at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's operations in Beijing City, China. In this role, he oversees commercial strategies and sales initiatives within the construction sector, leveraging his extensive experience in sales management.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Chris Zhou worked at Caterpillar Inc. in various roles from 2008 to 2015. He began as the Mining Sales Manager for North China, where he focused on sales strategies in the mining sector. He then advanced to Sales Director, managing broader sales operations in Beijing. His tenure concluded with a role as Key Account Manager in the Global Mining Division for one year.
Background in Sales and Management
Chris Zhou has a strong background in both direct sales and channel sales operations. He has developed expertise in professional selling skills and personality communication skills, which have been instrumental in his career. His experience includes developing dealer networks and channel strategies in the air industry and industrial lubricant sectors.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Chris Zhou studied at Nankai University, where he earned two Bachelor's degrees. He studied Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis from 1994 to 1998 and later pursued a degree in Management of International Enterprise from 1996 to 1998. This educational background supports his analytical and management capabilities in his professional roles.
Experience at Shell and Schenck Process
Before his time at Caterpillar Inc., Chris Zhou worked at Shell as a Route to Market Manager for indirect sales from 2007 to 2008. He also held the position of General Manager for Metal and Mining Sales at Schenck Process for a brief period in 2015-2016. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of sales and market strategies.