Ulysses Birkel
About Ulysses Birkel
Ulysses Birkel serves as the Distributor Sales Development Manager at Zep Vehicle Care and has over three decades of experience in the car care industry. He has held various positions at Zep Inc. and currently also works at Ryko Solutions as a Distributor Sales Manager.
Current Role at Zep Vehicle Care
Ulysses Birkel serves as the Distributor Sales Development Manager at Zep Vehicle Care, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he focuses on developing comprehensive programs tailored for car wash owners and operators across the Southeast United States. His responsibilities include enhancing distributor relationships and expanding the reach of Zep's vehicle care products.
Previous Experience at Zep Inc.
Birkel's tenure at Zep Inc. spans over two decades, beginning as a Territory Manager from 1991 to 2010, where he managed sales in South Louisiana for 19 years. He then transitioned to the role of Sales Manager from 2010 to 2013, overseeing operations in Southern Louisiana for three years. He also worked as a Vehicle Care Specialist from 2013 to 2014, focusing on multiple states including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Experience at Ryko Solutions
Since 2021, Ulysses Birkel has been employed as the Distributor Sales Manager at Ryko Solutions. In this role, he operates within the Southern United States, leveraging his extensive background in sales and distributor management to drive growth and enhance product offerings.
Educational Background
Ulysses Birkel completed his education at Bonnabel High School, where he studied from 1982 to 1985. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary to pursue a career in sales and management within the vehicle care industry.
Industry Expertise
Birkel possesses significant expertise in advanced chemical technology within the car care industry. He has been involved in integrating product lines such as Blue Coral, Armorall Professional, Black Magic, and Rain-X into NCS's offerings, showcasing his knowledge and experience in product development and market integration.