Mayhew Tools announces Wayne Smith, Western regional sales manager

Mayhew Steel Products (Mayhew Tools) announced Wayne Smith as new Western Regional Sales Manager. Smith, who has over 15 years of account management and business development expertise, will be accountable for increasing Mayhew Tools’ sales in the Western region of the United States – leading a sales team comprised of independent territory representatives.

In addition to driving sales and market share, Smith will be focused on maintaining relationships with distributors and manufacturers’ rep agencies throughout his territory. He will also work closely with his sales team to identify and capitalize on new sales targets and opportunities, more specifically increasing sales of new products with existing and new customers. Reporting to Mayhew Tools’ Vice President Sales and Marketing, Smith will also manage all programs and promotions in his territory and contribute towards the company’s planning and forecasting efforts moving forward.

“We are very excited to have Wayne join our team,” said Eric Mills, vice president sales and marketing at Mayhew Tools. “His position not only fills a physical void from a territory perspective but will be key to expanding and growing our sales in existing and new markets.”

“Mayhew Tools has a solid reputation as a distinguished manufacturer and I am eager to jump in and hit the ground running in this newly created position,” Smith added.

Before joining Mayhew Tools, Smith served as Tractel Inc.’s West Coast Sales Manager where he helped the company expand into new industrial markets. Prior to that he served as Sales Manager for Denver-based, automotive accessory manufacturer, GT Covers where he helped develop and manage new territories within Western U.S. Smith holds both an MBA and BA in Organizational Behavior from University of Redlands. His current professional associations include: STAFDA, NSC and ISA.