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Merchants Fleet Hires New Regional Sales Manager

Nick Hafto will be acting as manager for the Greater Indianapolis Area, who brings more than 10 years of sales management experience.

Merchants Fleet Hires New Regional Sales Manager

Prior to joining Merchants, Hafto held strategic sales and consultative roles supporting clients' operational and financial fleet strategies at Holman and Advanced Service Solutions, Inc.  

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The fleet management company  Merchants Fleet announced on Sept. 26 the hire of Nick Hafto as regional sales manager for the Greater Indianapolis Area.  

“Nick’s addition to our sales team is a victory for our clients and our organization, as we continue to add extraordinary talent to our growing sales team," said VP of regional sales at Merchants Fleet Mike Gavio in a recent news release. "Nick is an outstanding sales expert known for his proven ability to establish strong partnerships, and we look forward to working with him to deliver exceptional results for our clients." 

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What Nick Hafto Brings to Merchants Fleet

A tenured sales executive,  Hafto brings over 10 years of sales management experience to the role. Prior to joining Merchants, Hafto held strategic sales and consultative roles supporting clients' operational and financial fleet strategies at Holman and Advanced Service Solutions, Inc.  

"I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of this remarkable team, one that truly prioritizes the importance of building exceptional partnerships,” said Hafto. “I look forward to collaborating with our clients and partners to enhance and optimize their fleet operations." 

Hafto holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stockton University and currently resides in the Greater Philadelphia area.  

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