Ben L.
About Ben L.
Ben L. serves as the Director of Sales for Retail & Wholesale Distribution at SSI SCHÄFER, bringing extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and material handling. He has held various managerial roles in notable companies, including Honda Motor Europe Ltd and KION GROUP AG, and has a strong educational background in business and marketing.
Current Role at SSI SCHÄFER
Ben L. serves as the Director of Sales for Retail and Wholesale Distribution at SSI SCHÄFER. He has held this position since 2021, working from Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, he specializes in automation and robotics within the material handling industry, focusing on enhancing sales strategies and operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at KION GROUP AG
Before joining SSI SCHÄFER, Ben L. worked at KION GROUP AG for five years, from 2016 to 2021. He held multiple positions, including Director of National Accounts and Strategy Development Manager. His tenure at KION GROUP AG was marked by his expertise in leveraging global resources and regional capabilities to improve project performance.
Background in Automotive Manufacturing
Ben L. has a strong background in automotive manufacturing, having worked at Honda Motor Europe Ltd in various roles from 2008 to 2014. His positions included Customer Operations Planning Manager, Dealer Development Executive, and Franchise Strategy Executive. This experience provided him with insights into dealer development and customer operations within the automotive sector.
Education and Professional Development
Ben L. studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations at Oxford Brookes University Business School, earning a BA (Hons) from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by completing the KION Group Leadership Program at Munich Leadership Group from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he achieved a Career Development Award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2006.
Skills and Expertise
Ben L. possesses a diverse skill set that includes equipment financing, salesforce management, and team development. He has experience in developing personnel and building effective teams, which contributes to his success in sales and operations within the material handling and automotive industries.