Preston Knauer Mba

Preston Knauer, MBA, CEM has a diverse work experience in the battery and power industry. Preston currently holds the position of Sales Director at Concentric, LLC where they successfully increased revenue by 65% and gross profit by 49% compared to the previous year. Preston manages a team of 10 critical power sales representatives, negotiates contracts with manufacturers, and oversees the positioning of products and services in various markets.

Prior to this role, Knauer worked at East Penn Manufacturing Co. as Key Accounts Manager, where they significantly increased product sales for two national telecommunication companies. Preston also collaborated with senior CATV engineering leaders on the development of innovative battery products.

Before joining East Penn Manufacturing Co., Knauer served as East Regional Sales Manager at the same company, where they played a key role in introducing VRLA battery solutions to the telecommunication, data center, and utility markets in the East region.

Knauer's earlier experience includes working as Northeast Sales Representative at MK Battery, where they achieved an 11.33% increase in revenue within one year. Preston was responsible for sales activities in several states.

At the beginning of their career, Knauer worked as a Local Territory Sales Representative at East Penn Manufacturing, where they achieved a 19% increase in revenue and successfully positioned automotive, marine, and power sport batteries in multiple counties.

During their college years, Knauer gained experience as a Summer Intern at East Penn Manufacturing, where they worked in various departments, including raw fill, assembly, finishing, battery testing, and customer service.

Overall, Preston Knauer's work experience demonstrates their expertise in sales, account management, market positioning, and collaboration with industry leaders.

Preston Knauer obtained a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Moravian University, where they studied music education and business management from 2005 to 2009. In 2015, they pursued further education at Colorado State University, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Marketing.

In addition to their academic degrees, Knauer has also obtained two certifications. Preston completed the Management Development Program at Harvard Business School in December 2022. Furthermore, they are a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certified by the Association of Energy Engineers, which they achieved in July 2021.