John Acton
About John Acton
John Acton serves as the North America Sales Manager at Zero Motorcycles Inc., where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales management across various companies in the automotive and powersports industries.
Work at Zero Motorcycles
John Acton currently serves as the North America Sales Manager at Zero Motorcycles Inc., a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Regional Sales Director at Zero Motorcycles from 2021 to 2024, focusing on the Midwest US and Canada. His experience at Zero Motorcycles highlights his commitment to advancing electric motorcycle sales in North America.
Education and Expertise
John Acton has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University. Additionally, he studied Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. He furthered his education by achieving a Master of Business Administration from Argosy University, specializing in Business Administration and Management. His expertise includes government sales, large account management, and integrating customer satisfaction with technological knowledge.
Professional Background
John Acton has extensive experience in sales across various industries. He began his career as a Senior Sales Associate at MCC Motor Cycle Center Inc. from 2001 to 2005, later becoming the General Sales Manager there from 2005 to 2013. He transitioned to Vortex Media Group, where he served as Director of Sales and Contributing Editor from 2013 to 2016. He also held positions at AutoGuide.com and Ducati North America, where he was the Regional Business Manager from 2016 to 2018. Before joining Zero Motorcycles, he worked at Call One, Incorporated as National Channel Sales Manager from 2018 to 2021.
Achievements in Sales Management
Throughout his career, John Acton has demonstrated a strong ability in sales management and strategy development. He specializes in government sales and has a background in both B2B and consumer-facing high-end retail sales. His focus on network development and OEM and dealer retail sales strategies has contributed to his success in various sales roles. His unique ability to integrate online media sales strategies within the Automotive and Powersports industries further distinguishes his professional profile.