East Manufacturing appointed Douglas Kenney as its National Platform Sales Manager, responsible for fleet sales in North America. His role will specialize in East flatbed and drop deck trailer sales.
East Names New National Platform Sales Manager
East Manufacturing appointed Douglas Kenney as its National Platform Sales Manager, responsible for fleet sales in North America.
by Staff
May 19, 2015
Douglas Kenney. Photo courtesy East.
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Kenney’s emphasis will be on U.S. sales but will work throughout the North American Market. He will report to Bill McKenzie, East’s director of platform products and sales and be responsible for reporting market trends, customer needs and feedback and assist in recruiting dealers.
“Doug’s ability to achieve results is an asset as we continue to focus on growing our fleet customers,” said McKenzie. “We are fortunate and happy to have Doug on board.”
Kenney began his career in 1981 at Fruehauf Trailer and comes to East with six years at Great Dane Trailers. Kenney held positions at several other related companies in his career including Trailmobile, Hale Trailer Brake and Wheel, Dorsey Trailer and Doug Kenney Trailer Sales. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass.
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