ARI announces director of OEM sales
ARI Network Services — a Milwaukee, Wis.based provider of website, software and data
solutions that help dealers, distributors and
manufacturers "Sell More Stuff!" — announced
Oct. 2 that its new director of OEM sales will be
David Valentine. Valentine will be responsible
for all of ARI's sales activities for manufacturers
in the automotive tire and wheel, powersports,
outdoor power equipment, marine, RV and
white goods industries.
"We are very pleased to add David to ARI's
management team as director of OEM sales,"
said Roy W. Olivier, president and chief executive
officer of ARI. "I first met David when he was
national sales manager for PowerSports Network,
one of ARI's competitors in the powersports
marketplace. I was immediately impressed by
his professionalism and in-depth knowledge of
the unique needs of dealers in the industry.
"David brings extensive industry expertise and
a stellar track record of success to ARI. With more
than a decade of experience working with dealers,
distributors and OEMs in our vertical markets,
David is an excellent fit for the ARI team."
Most recently, Valentine served as vice president
of sales for gFAXX, an online business intelligence
source focused on the construction and agriculture
industries. Prior to joining gFAXX, Valentine was the
national sales manager for PowerSports Network
and RV Web Services. Valentine earned a Bachelor's
of Science degree in Business Administration from
the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
"I am excited to join a leading organization
such as ARI," said Valentine. "ARI's proven website,
eCommerce, data and lead management solutions
are unparalleled in the industries they serve. I have
long admired and respected ARI's commitment to
helping dealers, distributors and manufacturers grow
their businesses, and I look forward to contributing
to ARI's ongoing success as director of OEM sales."
David Valentine
"David brings extensive industry expertise and a stellar
track record of success to ARI."
— Roy W. Olivier
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
NOVEMBER 2013
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