Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, Georgia, named Eric Wenzel as its new Southeast regional business manager.
As Takeuchi-US’ Southeast regional business manager, Wenzel will oversee all sales activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. He will manage dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions and national and direct account support.
“With our North American headquarters located in Georgia, the Southeastern U.S. has always been a vital piece of our overall business considering the opportunity we have in the region,” says John Vranches, Eastern division sales manager for Takeuchi-US. “Eric has a unique background that broadly spans sales and operations management in the equipment marketplace. He is a hands-on, solutions-oriented manager with a proven track record of developing strong relationships resulting in increased productivity and growth.”
A resident of Savannah, Georgia, Wenzel came to Takeuchi from H&E Equipment Services, where he served as a district manager for numerous states. He previously held a position at H&E as a branch manager.
Wenzel earned a bachelor’s degree from McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas.
“I’ve spent my entire career expanding my sales and management experience in the industry,” Wenzel says. “As I took on more responsibility over the years, I developed my problem solving, team building and customer relationship skills. I’m excited to take what I’ve learned and put it to work for Takeuchi, a growing company with a strong, customer-driven focus.”
