Lubrication Specialties Names Brian Merz Director of National Account Sales

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand fuel and oil additives, has announced the addition of Brian Merz as the company’s Director of National Account Sales.  

Merz previously served as senior key account manager for Idemitsu Lubricants America, in Cleveland, OH prior to joining LSI. With two decades of experience in strategic planning, new business development and sales management, he has worked for some of the largest companies in the lubrication industry including Shell Oil Products and Penzoil-Quaker State Company, both as the senior national account manager. Prior to his position with Idemitsu, he served as the senior national accounts manager for ITW Global Brands in Cleveland, OH. There he managed several of the company’s largest customers including AutoZone and Target for the automotive and mass retailer channel and managed five independent sales rep agencies covering territory in the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest.

LSI currently offers a line of over 30 additive and oil products for both gas and diesel powered vehicles under the company’s flagship brand –  Hot Shot’s Secret. The products are available nationwide, both online and at major retailers including: PETRO, Tractor Supply Company, Love’s, Pilot, Meijer, AutoZone, Travel Centers of America, Rural King, Northern Tool & Equipment with more national accounts to be announced soon.

 

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