Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man"
The Allman Brothers
On Monday, August 20th, I will start in my new position, as a Territory Sales Manager, for Ventrac by Venture Products. My territory will be Eastern PA, Delaware, New Jersey, Long Island and New York City.
My, just under 4 years at Lawn & Golf , was a great experience. There were some real highlights, from meeting Arnold Palmer, just before he passed, and everything that was involved in the Latrobe CC trips, visiting Sage Valley CC, and being a part of growing L&G, into one of the largest Ventrac Dealers in the USA.
One of the other things that I am really proud of, was our work supporting the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. Through the work of many people at L&G, we were able to help with the improvement of the facility at Walnut Lane GC. I also really enjoyed the partnership we had started with the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Ryan Hills, Director of Grounds and Kurt Landes, GM, were a true pleasure to work with!
One of the things you could not put a dollar value on, was the chance to learn how a dealer, with multiple lines of equipment manufacturers, balances all the them to keep everyone happy.
From a Marketing Award from Jacobsen, to the Diamond Dealer for Ventrac, it was a rewarding experience. I enjoyed the chance to work with the Territory Managers, to try and grow the business. I also enjoyed the work involved in getting the partnership with Thomas L Dunlap going and the opportunity to work with our Marketing Director, to increase the online presence of L&G.
So why leave? There are a bunch of variables anytime you make a career change, but for me, the chance to join a great company, that is seeing incredible growth, is exciting, and in the end, I am best on the road. My position, of Sales Manager at Lawn & Golf, had become more of an inside position, mostly out of necessity, with some retirements and responsibility changes.
I appreciate all the help I have received from all the Manufacturers Representatives that Lawn & Golf was partnered with, the staff at Lawn & Golf and to the President of Lawn and Golf, Ken Jeinnings!
I am excited to move into my new role and I cannot wait to get out in the field and work with the Ventrac Dealers!
WJC
