Fidel Saldana
About Fidel Saldana
Fidel Saldana is a Business Development Representative at Pilot Thomas Logistics, where he promotes a positive work environment and motivates employees. He has extensive experience in sales and management across various automotive companies and has a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at Pilot Thomas Logistics
Fidel Saldana serves as a Business Development Representative at Pilot Thomas Logistics, a position he has held since 2021. He operates out of Las Vegas, Nevada, where he focuses on fostering a positive work environment and motivating employees. Saldana emphasizes the importance of aligning team goals with the broader objectives of the company to create a unified team atmosphere.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current role, Saldana worked at Mighty Auto Parts as an Area Sales Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also held the position of Territory Sales Manager at AutoZone from 2014 to 2019, where he continued to develop his skills in sales and team management. Earlier in his career, he served as a Territory Sales Manager at O'Reilly Auto Parts from 2012 to 2014 in San Fernando, California.
Education and Academic Background
Fidel Saldana studied at Glendale Community College from 1987 to 1990, where he focused on Mechanical Engineering and achieved a degree in General Studies. He also attended California State University-Los Angeles from 1990 to 1994, where he pursued Mechanical Engineering and reached Junior Status. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma from Franklin High School, completed from 1984 to 1987.
Management Experience in the Automotive Industry
Saldana has extensive management experience in the automotive sector. He served as General Manager at Pep Boys from 1992 to 2004 in the Greater Los Angeles Area, overseeing operations and team performance. Additionally, he worked as Service Manager at Firestone Complete Auto Care from 2004 to 2009 in Glendale, California, where he managed service operations and customer relations.
Team and Customer Focus
Fidel Saldana believes in placing the right people in the right positions to meet and exceed customer needs and company goals. His approach emphasizes creating a team-oriented culture that aligns individual and team objectives with the overall mission of the organization.