SAVANNAH, GA — Takeuchi-US promotes Eric Wenzel to the newly created Dealer Development Manager position to strengthen and expand its dealer network. Wenzel will oversee the eastern U.S. and Canada, covering the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. In his new role, Wenzel will help support the performance and long-term success of Takeuchi’s dealer network across his territory.
As Dealer Development Manager, Wenzel will work closely with Takeuchi’s regional business managers and internal teams to support execution of the company’s dealer network strategy, ensuring appropriate market coverage, dealer capabilities, and brand consistency. His responsibilities include dealer recruitment, evaluation, development, and compliance, as well as supporting dealer business planning, performance improvement, and ownership or territory transitions. Wenzel will also partner with Takeuchi’s sales, parts, service, marketing, and training departments.
Wenzel has spent four years as Takeuchi’s Southeast Regional Business Manager.
“Eric’s diverse background and skill set make him the perfect choice to lead our divisional dealer development efforts in this region,” said John Vranches, Takeuchi’s Division Sales Manager for the eastern U.S. and Canada. “I’m confident that in his new role, we will continue building on that success by supporting organic growth and expanding with new distributor partners to better serve our customers.”
“I’m honored to take on this new role with Takeuchi and continue strengthening the relationships we’ve built across our dealer network,” Wenzel said. “Our dealers are vital to delivering the support, product knowledge, and service our customers depend on. I’m excited to collaborate with them to identify growth opportunities, expand our market presence, and help ensure continued success throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada.”
