Takeuchi-US names Paul Wade, Eric Wenzel as dealer development managers

Takeuchi-US has promoted Paul Wade and Eric Wenzel to newly created dealer development manager positions.

Wade will cover the Central/Western region, and Wenzel will oversee the Eastern U.S. and Canada. As dealer development managers, Wade and Wenzel will work closely with Takeuchi’s regional business managers and internal teams. Their responsibilities include dealer recruitment, evaluation, development and compliance, as well as supporting dealer business planning, performance improvement and ownership or territory transitions. They will also partner with Takeuchi’s sales, parts, service, marketing and training departments.

Wade has been with Takeuchi for nearly 10 years, most recently serving as a Midwest regional business manager. 

“Paul has a proven ability to build trusted relationships,” says Shay Klusmeyer, Takeuchi’s division sales manager for the Central/Western U.S. “He also deeply understands dealer business models, financial performance and territory management, making him an ideal fit for this role. We’re confident he will have an immediate and lasting impact as Takeuchi continues to strengthen and expand its dealer network.”

“I’m proud to be part of the Takeuchi family and eager to apply the experience I’ve gained over the past decade in this dealer development manager role,” Wade says. “A strong, high-performing dealer network is essential to our success and to ensuring customers get the best performance from their Takeuchi equipment. We have a solid foundation in place, and I look forward to helping our network continue to grow and improve.”

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,” says John Vranches, Takeuchi’s division sales manager for the Eastern US 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 says. “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.”