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Edgar S. Hull

Marana,USA

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven industry Sales and Operations manager with 52 years of experience in the forklift and industrial distribution markets. Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth, securing key clients, and increasing product distribution. I am an expert relationship builder, channel developer, negotiator, and sales strategist.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Aftermarket Manager-West Region

Nissan Forklift Corporation/Unicarriers Americas/Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas
04.2014 - 01.2025
  • Developed and managed business within Unicarriers West region, including Texas.
  • Managed territory aftermarket parts sales in 30 distributors with 62 locations in 12 states.
  • Evaluated business operations within strategic markets.
  • Monitored and supported all aftermarket programs for Parts within the territory.
  • Developed dealer reports to identify purchasing and inventory opportunities.
  • Responsible for $123M parts goal over the last 10 years.
  • Territory Coverage: New Mexico, Arizona, California, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada.

Business Development Manager-Southwest Region

Unicarrier’s Americas, formerly Nissan Forklift Corporation
01.2008 - 04.2014
  • Built and managed business within Unicarrier’s Southwest region.
  • Managed territory sales for new products and aftermarket parts in 15 distributors with 36 locations in 14 states.
  • Evaluated business operations within strategic markets.
  • Monitored and supported all sales programs for Sales and Parts within the territory.
  • Developed dealer reports to identify retail opportunities.
  • Managed territory with over 13,000 annual purchases of forklifts and delivered over 1,400 new trucks.
  • Delivered over $7.3 million in parts and aftermarket revenue in the Southwest Region.
  • Territory Coverage: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Texas (Parts of), Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

Executive Vice-President & General Manager

Interstate Lift Truck, Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2007
  • Managed corporate branch operations and sales exceeding $35 million for three facilities in northern Ohio.
  • Directed overall departmental sales and business development functions.
  • Responsible for advertising/marketing efforts, P&L, and budget development.
  • Designed and implemented various sales plans and programs.
  • Provided cross-functional team training and development of sales programs.
  • Turned around underperforming sales team with new sales-driven EDA marketing plan.
  • Recipient of President’s Award, Toyota Material Handling U.S.A.’s highest award in 2005.
  • Developed new Lead Dealer National Account prospects.
  • Served as lead liaison in developing business plan for third branch location.

Executive Vice-President/Owner

Hull Lift Truck, Inc.
06.1971 - 09.2002
  • Managed corporate branch operations and sales exceeding $50 million for four facilities.
  • Managed departmental sales and business development.
  • Established a cleaning division as a nationally recognized industrial cleaning distributor.
  • Developed direct mail campaigns and marketing sales programs.
  • Designed and implemented various sales plans and programs.
  • Responsible for the aftermarket sector of the business unit.
  • Leader in the establishment of web sites and channels for the integration of suppliers.
  • Recipient of Nilfisk-Advance Dealer of the Year award 10 times over a 17-year period.
  • Hull Lift Truck, Inc. received Toyota Material Handling U.S.A.’s highest recognition, the “President’s Award” 13 times.
  • Honored as Mitsubishi Dealer of the Year, Bobcat Top Dealer, and Crown sales excellence award winner.
  • Served on Nilfisk-Advance Dealer Advisory Council and Service Advisory Council.
  • Participated in Toyota Dealer Roundtable and aftermarket developmental meetings.

Education

Indiana University
01.1972

Skills

  • Targeted Sales Strategies
  • P & L Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Business & Channel Development
  • Strategic Partnership Building
  • Strategic Market Positioning
  • Key Account Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring

Training

  • Dale Carnegie Sales Seminar Training
  • MHEDA Distributor Management Seminars
  • MHEDA Young Executives Forum
  • ISSA Distributor Management Training Workshops
  • MHEDA Aftermarket Seminars

Community Service

Elkhart Fight Crime Fund, President, Elkhart, Indiana, 1991-03, 2002-09, Worked with local law enforcement agencies to fight the war on drugs., Raised approximately $150,000 annually., Instrumental in raising community awareness and funding.

Timeline

Regional Aftermarket Manager-West Region

Nissan Forklift Corporation/Unicarriers Americas/Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas
04.2014 - 01.2025

Business Development Manager-Southwest Region

Unicarrier’s Americas, formerly Nissan Forklift Corporation
01.2008 - 04.2014

Executive Vice-President & General Manager

Interstate Lift Truck, Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2007

Executive Vice-President/Owner

Hull Lift Truck, Inc.
06.1971 - 09.2002

Indiana University