Takeuchi-US Hires Derek Koontz as National Accounts Manager

Derek Koontz has been appointed as the National Accounts Manager at Takeuchi-US, leading sales development and managing existing accounts while seeking new ones. With over a decade of sales management experience, Koontz aims to help the company achieve its sales objectives in North America. Takeuchi's Director of Sales and Marketing praises Koontz's expertise, emphasizing his client-focused approach and ability to introduce new products.

Thu January 16, 2025 - National Edition
Takeuchi-US

Takeuchi-US has appointed Derek Koontz as its national accounts manager. Koontz will manage sales development and activity on existing national accounts as well as prospect for new accounts.

Koontz also will be responsible for forecasting and achieving Takeuchi's sales objectives in the United States and Canada.

"I'm really excited to join the Takeuchi-US team," said Koontz. "I've enjoyed growing my sales management experience over the past 10 years, and I feel like my previous roles have prepared me well for this newest challenge. I'm looking forward to putting what I've learned to work for Takeuchi."

Koontz comes to Takeuchi from a previous role as a senior director of national accounts for a manufacturer of aerial work platforms. His other experience includes a tenure as vice president of sales for an industrial equipment dealer.

"Derek is a very focused and driven professional," said Jeffrey Ratliff, director of sales and marketing of Takeuchi-US. "His ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers is a great fit for our national account manager role. Derek has also demonstrated a knack for introducing products and educating clients. His solution-oriented approach will be a true benefit to Takeuchi as we continue to grow in the U.S."

For more information, visit takeuchi-us.com.

Today's top stories

Construction Begins on Manhattan's $10B Midtown Bus Terminal Transformation

NDDOT, Partners Officially Kick Off Construction Season

MHTC Selects Radmacher-Ideker JV for MoDOT's Third Improve I-70 Project

Baltimore's Morgan State University Begins Construction on New $337M Science Center

Premier Installs Door System at Farm-Rite Equipment

Chairman Walberg Visits AED Member Buck & Knobby Equipment Company

Several Large Potain Topless Cranes Selected for Singapore HDB Housing Project

Terex Utilities Announces Expansion of Install Capacity

Read more about...

Business News Employee News Takeuchi

Our Main Office

Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200

About Us

Construction Equipment Guide covers the nation with its four regional newspapers, offering construction and industry news and information along with new and used construction equipment for sale from dealers in your area. Now we extend those services and information to the internet. Making it as easy as possible to find the news and equipment that you need and want.

Contents Copyrighted 2025, by Construction Equipment Guide, which is a Registered Trademark, registered in the U.S. Patent Office. Registration number 0957323. All rights reserved, nothing may be reprinted or reproduced (including framing) in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. All editorial material, photographs, drawings, letters, and other material will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes and are subject to Construction Equipment Guide’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. Contributor articles do not necessarily reflect the policy or opinions of this publication.

Read our privacy policy here.
Mastodon

39.95234 \\ -75.16379 \\ Philadelphia \\ PA \\ US \\ 19019