Universal Group makes sales hires

The Universal Group, LLC, has announced three new hires in its sales department, adding Jeff Gammage as director of business development and Matt Krawczak and Jeff Taylor as regional sales managers.

Jeff GammageJeff Gammage

“The Universal Group, LLC, has enjoyed very strong growth over the past two years and we’ve really added a lot of new product lines, we are pleased to be able to support further growth of the company through these three excellent new hires for our Sales Team,” says Nick Smith, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Gammage joins Universal as director of business development. Gammage brings more than 20 years of experience in the OEM, parts distribution, program management and aftermarket sales experience.  He will be responsible for defining and building an expanded market position for Universal.

Prior to coming to Universal, Gammage was West Coast regional sales manager for Hutchens Industries.

“It’s great to have the opportunity to join such a pro-active and well-established leader in its industry.  Universal’s core values and dedication to its customers have created a solid foundation for them to continue to grow upon. The teamwork and commitment to the total satisfaction of the customer are second to none. I look forward to being part of such a dedicated team,” says Gammage.

Matt KrawczakMatt Krawczak

Additionally, Krawczak joins Universal as the regional sales manager for the Midwest territory. Krawczak brings nearly 25 years of dealer network sales experience in the trailer industry and will be responsible for the outside sales effort in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.  He will be based in Three Rivers, Mich.

Prior to joining Universal, Matt was the regional sales manager at Universal Trailer Cargo Group and he has many years of sales experience with Haulmark Industries, Inc., and Pace American.

“I am excited to be joining the Universal Group family, I look forward to strengthening the relationships with our existing customers, and continue to provide them with the high level of service they have become accustomed to,” he says.

Jeff TaylorJeff Taylor

Finally, Taylor joins Universal as regional sales manager for the Texas territory.  Jeff has worked in sales in the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry for the past ten years and will be responsible for the outside sales effort on all Universal product lines in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, New Mexico and Arkansas. He will be based out of Universal’s Arlington, Texas, office and warehouse location.

Prior to coming to Universal, Jeff was an outside sales representative at Utility Trailer of Dallas and before that MHC Kenworth – South Dallas.

“I really enjoy outside sales and calling on the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry and I look forward to joining the Sales Team at The Universal Group, LLC and continuing to grow sales in the Texas territory,” Taylor says.

 

Learn how to move your used trucks faster
With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.
Download
Used Truck Guide Cover