Karen Salas

Sales Operations Lead at CentroMotion

Karen Salas has several years of work experience in various roles. Karen started their career as a Bilingual Public Relations Intern at the American Red Cross in 2009, where they collaborated with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop initiatives and strategies targeted at the Latino community. Karen also maintained media lists, wrote and pitched press releases, and supported the department with translation and editing projects.

In 2010, Karen joined JM Family Enterprises as an Operations Specialist. Karen later transitioned to a Claims Payment Analyst role, where they were responsible for vendor payments, account reconciliation, and managing relationships with mechanical part vendors. Karen analyzed invoices and supporting documents to calculate payments within coverage limits.

In 2017, Karen worked as a Project Controls Analyst at SAC Wireless, where they were responsible for project analysis and tracking.

From 2018 to 2022, Karen worked as a Senior Sales Insight & Data Analyst at Abbott Diagnostics Business, focusing on sales data analysis and insights.

Currently, Karen is the Sales Operations Lead at CentroMotion, where they manage and supports essential functions for Salesforce productivity. Karen collaborates with cross-functional sales teams, leverages systems for innovative solutions, and engages planning resources to identify business trends and sales risks and opportunities. Karen also develops and implements sales training programs and tools.

Throughout their career, Karen has gained experience in sales operations, data analysis, project controls, and public relations.

Karen Salas earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from DePaul University from 2008 to 2010. Karen later obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Process Improvement from Nova Southeastern University from 2013 to 2015. In addition, they have obtained certification as an Agile Scrum Master in 2016 and holds a Yellow Belt Certification acquired in 2015.

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Welcome to CentroMotion, a family of companies that are industry leaders in industrial actuation and control solutions. We ensure people and machines work smarter, safer and more productively. Our products enhance the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, fire and rescue, forestry, healthcare, marine, military, mining and transportation. In everything we do and every industry we touch, we build value for our investors — one satisfied customer at a time. Our Family of Companies CentroMotion controls a growing portfolio of highly respected global brands and subject matter experts who specialize in innovative solutions using motion, actuation and control technologies. Our products and brands continually raise the bar in their industries: • Power-Packer for motion control systems and hydraulic stabilization • CrossControl and maximatecc for operator information and human-machine interface systems • Elliott Manufacturing and Weasler Engineering for power and force transmission through flexible and rigid driveline systems • Gits Manufacturing for high performance engine air and thermal management, turbo actuation, and tank venting and breathing • Carlisle Brake & Friction for industrial brake assemblies, and wet and dry friction materials for brake, clutch, and transmission applications.


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