Henderson, Nevada (10th May, 2017) Global aerial work platform manufacturer, Snorkel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Henrik Skibsted as Territory Manager for Scandinavia.
In this new role, Henrik will have responsibility for developing Snorkel sales through both the existing Snorkel distributor network, and direct to major accounts across Scandinavia and the Baltic region, reporting to Enrique Garcia Delgado, European Regional Sales Director for Snorkel.
Based in Denmark, Henrik joins Snorkel from Lissner ApS where held the role of Sales Manager since 2014, with responsibility for sales of JLG, Denka, Magni, UNIC and Fassi products within the country. Prior to Lissner, Henrik spent four years as sales manager for KK Materiel, who at the time held the Snorkel distributorship for Denmark.
Henrik has significant industry experience, starting his career in aerial lifts within the rental sector when he joined Ramirent (Altima) in 2000, which was followed by sales roles at Treffco A/S, and Vester Kopi A/S, before joining Riwal Denmark A/S in 2004, where he established a Scandinavian sales network to other rental companies, as well as managing a small sales team and working closely with the headquarters in Holland to develop the region. Prior to entering the rental industry, Henrik was a Lance Corporal in The Royal Danish Army for nine years.
Enrique Garcia, said, “Henrik’s appointment underpins our continued investment in supporting and growing our presence in the key markets and reinforces our commitment to customers in the region. Scandinavia is a well-established market where we already have a strong footprint through our solid distribution network, and Henrik will work closely with our distributors and new accounts to increase our penetration in the area and help us to meet the growing demand within the Baltic states.”
Henrik joined the Snorkel team at APEX 2017 last week in Amsterdam, and will formally commence his employment with the company on 1st June 2017.
