Jim Klein

Jim Klein has extensive work experience in various roles within the automotive industry. Jim began their career in 1999 as a Regional Sales Manager at Arvin Meritor Automotive Inc, where they oversaw a sales agency and managed a team of 22 sales representatives. In 2008, Jim joined OK Tire Canada as a Mechanical Retail Support Representative, where they coached franchisees in Western Canada to increase profit on mechanical purchases and organized workshops to improve shop productivity.

Following their tenure at OK Tire Canada, Jim joined NAPA AUTO PARTS in 2010. Jim initially served as a District Sales Manager, representing brake and chassis products and managing relationships with NAPA locations and installers in Alberta and Northern British Columbia. Later, they became the National Brand Manager for Brake Friction at NAPA Canada, implementing sales, marketing, and training programs and working closely with Territory Managers across Canada.

In 2013, Jim joined WD Co-Auto as a Territory Manager, responsible for forecasting sales, maintaining customer relationships, and fostering industry support. Finally, in 2014, Jim became the Regional Manager for Canada at LINE-X, overseeing Canadian franchise operations. Overall, Jim has a strong background in sales, management, customer service, and brand representation in the automotive industry.

Jim Klein attended Bev Facey Community High School from 1983 to 1986, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Later, they pursued education at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) from an unknown start year to 1991, earning a degree as a Licensed Automotive Technician with a specialization in Automotive. After that, Jim attended Edmonton Continuing Education until 2011. However, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.