The new Global Sales Director will prepare the business for fresh opportunities
As Global Sales Director, David Colton will take on sole responsibility for the strategy, structure and future direction of the sales function within KSPTE. This is part of a restructuring which will combine the company’s sales and marketing functions into one team.
David brings to the role more than 42 years’ experience in the cutting tools industry. His long track record includes may years working for tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. This was followed by eight years in European sales roles within KSPTE. Under David’s leadership, export sales increased by over 280%.
David describes himself as not only passionate about customer service, but also about cutting tools and developing better solutions and processes to keep customers competitive. He comments:
“As Global Sales Director, I am looking forward to building on the exceptional work of the sales team to grow our results even further. Through the team’s efforts, KYOCERA SGS has maintained an excellent reputation, earning the trust of major players in a range of industries. Our customers can be assured that they will continue receive the same great standard of service from our highly experienced team.”
He adds: “We will continue to act as a true partner to our customers by working closely with them to add value to their business. Alongside this, we aim to collaborate more closely with our distributors, as they play a major role in our success. I look forward to connecting with our customers and suppliers to implement new ideas and approaches. I’m excited about the possibilities ahead for KYOCERA SGS.”
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