Michael Zerr has diverse work experience spanning different industries. Michael started their career at Payless ShoeSource, where they held multiple roles including Merchandise Planner and Systems Planner. Michael later joined Dick's Sporting Goods as a Senior Merchandise Planner, where they managed a planning team and successfully launched the Adidas baseball line.
Afterwards, Zerr returned to Payless ShoeSource as the Allocation & Planning Director, leading distribution and planning teams and collaborating with buying and finance teams to maximize sales and manage inventory flow. Michael also played a key role as a Project Manager for New Store Format, overseeing the product and floor plan layout of new concept stores.
Zerr then transitioned to Prairie Land Insurance, where they worked as a Sales Agent, building a portfolio of business by marketing small business products and delivering essential coverages to consumers.
Following their time at Prairie Land Insurance, Zerr joined Lee as a Sales Planning National Accounts representative, managing sales and inventory plans across different product lines. Michael took on additional responsibilities as the Account Executive/Manager for Sales & Planning, leading a team and achieving financial goals through effective account strategies and product transitions.
Continuing their career in the supply chain and demand planning industry, Zerr worked at o9 Solutions, Inc. as an Account Executive, managing the entire sales cycle from marketing strategies to price negotiation and sales closing. Michael emphasized the value of o9 Solution's digital platform suite in solving clients' pain points.
Most recently, Zerr joined Arkieva as an Account Executive, responsible for managing the sales cycle of the demand planning and supply chain platform. Michael built customer relationships, demonstrated the solution, and highlighted its benefits in addressing clients' specific needs.
Overall, Zerr's experience showcases their expertise in sales, planning, project management, and account management across various industries, with a focus on demand planning and supply chain optimization.
Michael Zerr attended Fort Hays State University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Business Management emphasizing Marketing and Leadership Studies. The dates of their enrollment and completion of their degree are not mentioned.
November 1, 2023 - present
June, 2020