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Rotary Adds To Sales Force In Pacific Northwest
Rotary Corp. has appointed David Barber a territory sales manager for Oregon and Washington, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer.
Barber was previously a territory sales representative for another parts supplier. He has over 30 years of experience in the lawn and garden industry, serving customers in eight western states spanning from Arizona to Washington. In his new position with Rotary, Barber will be responsible for business development including sales and support for power equipment dealers in his territory.
“David is very familiar with the region and we are excited to have him on our sales team,” comments Smith. “His experience and commitment to outstanding customer service will help us build powerful partnerships with both our current dealers and new Rotary customers in the area. Our goal is to ensure long term success for our independent dealers.
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