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The Grit Blueprint Podcast

Crafting High-Performing Sales Teams: Tina Breen, Manufacturers Reserve Supply

May 25, 2024 Length: 1 hr 3 min Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Stefanie Couch talks with Tina Breen, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), on The Grit Blueprint Podcast about crafting high-performing sales teams. Under Tina's leadership, MRS transformed from a relationship-based sales force into a consultative, high-performing team and experienced unprecedented growth.

About This Episode.

This week Stefanie's guest is Tina Breen.

Tina is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in the automotive and lumber/building materials industries. With over a decade of experience at Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), Tina has consistently driven strategic growth and innovation.

Beginning her career at ADESA, Tina played a pivotal role in pioneering online car sales in the United States, traveling extensively to share her expertise with car auctions across North America. Transitioning to MRS in 2006, Tina quickly rose through the ranks from Sales Manager to General Sales Manager and Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Under her leadership, MRS experienced unprecedented growth, transforming from a relationship-based sales force to a consultative, high-performing team.

Tina's commitment to professional development is evident in her educational achievements. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Master's in Psychology, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Development, both from Purdue University. Tina's passion for learning extends beyond her own advancement; she is dedicated to utilizing her education to strategically grow MRS and empower her team.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Tina aspires to share her knowledge and experience as an adjunct professor, nurturing the next generation of leaders in industrial and organizational psychology.

Key Takeaways.

  • Tina joined MRS in 2006 and rose from Sales Manager to General Sales Manager and Vice President, Sales & Marketing.
  • Earlier, at ADESA, she helped pioneer online car sales in the United States and shared her expertise with car auctions across North America.
  • Tina holds a bachelor's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a master's in Psychology from Purdue University.
  • She is dedicated to using her education to strategically grow MRS and empower her team.

Questions and Answers.

How did Manufacturers Reserve Supply build a high-performing sales team?

Under the leadership of Tina Breen, Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS) transformed from a relationship-based sales force to a consultative, high-performing team and experienced unprecedented growth.

Who is Tina Breen?

Tina Breen is Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Manufacturers Reserve Supply, which she joined in 2006. She began her career at ADESA, where she played a pivotal role in pioneering online car sales in the United States.

What is Tina Breen's educational background?

Tina holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Master's in Psychology, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Development, both from Purdue University.

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