Tim Harleson
About Tim Harleson
Tim Harleson is an Area Sales Manager at Lennox International, with extensive experience in sales and management roles across multiple companies, including Grainger and PepsiCo. He holds a BS from the University of South Carolina and has a strong background in operational excellence and supporting dealer partners.
Work at Lennox International
Tim Harleson currently serves as Area Sales Manager at Lennox International, a position he has held since 2023, focusing on the Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama regions. Prior to this role, he worked as Zone Manager from 2021 to 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. His tenure at Lennox also includes serving as Store Development Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Richardson, Texas, and as Area Zone Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harleson's work at Lennox emphasizes his expertise in supporting dealer partners to drive profitable growth in sales market areas.
Previous Experience at Grainger
Tim Harleson has extensive experience at Grainger, where he held multiple roles over a span of 18 years. He began as a Customer Service Associate in Athens, Georgia, from 1995 to 1996, and progressed to Customer Service Manager from 1998 to 1999. He served as Branch Manager for 14 years in Lubbock, Texas, from 1999 to 2013. Harleson also worked as Inbound Process Manager, Outbound Process Manager, and Distribution Center Process Manager in Roanoke, Texas, from 2013 to 2017. His roles at Grainger contributed to his strong background in operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Tim Harleson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina, studying at the College of Applied Professional Science from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in operational excellence, safety, and training. Harleson possesses skills in recruitment and project management, which enhance his capabilities in sales and team leadership.
Career Background
Tim Harleson's career spans various industries and roles. Before joining Grainger, he worked as a Route Sales representative at PepsiCo in 1991 and as a Customer Service Associate at Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, from 1991 to 1993. He also gained experience as a Co Op Purchasing Agent at Bearing Service and Supply from 1993 to 1994. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales, customer service, and operational processes.