Beginning his sales career at Merrill Lynch, Frederick Grippo Ses clients included high-net-worth individuals, company owners and corporate 401K accounts. He chose to move closer to home and try something new. Auto industry. Averaging 52 units every month, he was promoted to General Sales Manager after gaining experience in the firm. Grippo was now in charge of three sites and 124 workers. He had discovered his talent, which others had also noticed.