Kenda hires new associate sales manager, adds to powersports division
Kenda Tire recently announced the appointment of Nick Walton to associate sales manager in the company’s effort to expand its powersports aftermarket sales efforts across North America.
Walton has experience in sales and marketing management, with an emphasis on customer relations, dealer support, and sales representative development.
Before joining Kenda, Walton served as national sales and marketing manager for Pirelli Tire, where he played a key role in strengthening brand representation, developing operating procedures for sales reps, delivering product training, and driving market share growth.
Kenda Tire says Walton’s hands-on experience working directly with dealers and reps gives him a strong understanding of both the powersports industry and the consumers who drive it.
“Nick’s addition reflects Kenda’s continued commitment to strengthening our customer support, dealer relationships, and overall presence within the powersports market,” says Drew Blackley, national sales manager at Kenda Tire. “He brings valuable industry experience, strong relationship-building skills, and the right mindset to help continue the momentum and growth we are seeing across the powersports segment.”
In his new role, Walton will focus on dealer relations, rep support, customer development, and strategic growth initiatives as Kenda continues expanding its powersports business.
A longtime motorcycle enthusiast, Walton enjoys riding his Ducati 996 and working on his ’92 Toyota Pickup built for off-road use.
