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Kevin Downey

South Bend,IN

Summary

Results-driven sales professional with over 14 years of experience in the RV industry, specializing in dealer development, product launches, and territory growth. Proven track record of increasing retail sales, building strong dealer relationships and successfully introducing new brands across multi-state regions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Sales Representative

Forest River - East to West
Elkhart, IN
04.2026 - Current

National Sales Manager, 5th Wheel Division

Forest River - East to West
Elkhart, IN
10.2025 - 03.2026

Factory Sales Representative

Forest River - East to West
Elkhart, IN
11.2019 - 10.2025

Factory Sales Representative

Heartland RV's
Elkhart, IN
05.2012 - 11.2019

Special Education Teacher/Head Football Coach

Elkhart Memorial High School
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2010 - 05.2012

Special Education Teacher/Head Football Coach

Saint Joseph High School
South Bend, IN
08.2003 - 05.2010

Education

Master of Science - Sports Psychology

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (Mild Disabilities)

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Market analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Dealer development
  • Sales training and education
  • Retail support
  • Product expertise
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Key Accomplishments and Experience

  • Successfully launched four new RV brands across multiple territories east of the Mississippi River
  • Signed over 120 new dealer partners throughout career
  • Extensive experience selling a wide range of RV products including travel trailers (single axle, stick and tin, laminated/glass), toy haulers, mid-profile and full-profile fifth wheels, destination trailers
  • Regularly support and execute multiple retail shows within a single week or weekend
  • Maintain strong, long-term relationships with both existing dealers and prospective partners

Timeline

Factory Sales Representative

Forest River - East to West
04.2026 - Current

National Sales Manager, 5th Wheel Division

Forest River - East to West
10.2025 - 03.2026

Factory Sales Representative

Forest River - East to West
11.2019 - 10.2025

Factory Sales Representative

Heartland RV's
05.2012 - 11.2019

Special Education Teacher/Head Football Coach

Elkhart Memorial High School
08.2010 - 05.2012

Special Education Teacher/Head Football Coach

Saint Joseph High School
08.2003 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Sports Psychology

Ball State University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (Mild Disabilities)

Indiana University South Bend
Kevin Downey