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Valentine joins ARI as director of OEM sales

David Valentine
David Valentine

ARI Network Services has announced that former PowerSports Network national sales manager David Valentine will join ARI as director of OEM sales.
Valentine will be responsible for all of ARI’s sales activities for manufacturers in the automotive tire and wheel, powersports, outdoor power equipment, marine, RV and white goods industries.

“We are very pleased to add David to ARI’s management team as director of OEM Sales,” said Roy W. Olivier, president and CEO of ARI. “I first met David when he was national sales manager for PowerSports Network, one of ARI’s competitors in the powersports marketplace. I was immediately impressed by his professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the unique needs of dealers in the industry. David brings extensive industry expertise and a stellar track record of success to ARI. With more than a decade of experience working with dealers, distributors and OEMs in our vertical markets, David is an excellent fit for the
ARI team.”

Most recently, Valentine served as vice president of sales for gFAXX, an online business intelligence source focused on the construction and agriculture industries. Prior to joining gFAXX, he was the national sales manager for PowerSports Network and RV Web Services. Valentine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

“I am excited to join a leading organization such as ARI,” Valentine said. “ARI’s proven website, e-commerce, data and lead management solutions are unparalleled in the industries they serve. I have long-admired and respected ARI’s commitment to helping dealers, distributors and manufacturers grow their businesses, and I look forward to contributing to ARI’s ongoing success as director of OEM sales.”

 

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