John Parke
About John Parke
John Parke is a Sales Representative at Navistar International, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in sales engineering and regional sales, with experience in managing truck sales and utilizing Salesforce for tracking repairs.
Work at Navistar International
John Parke has been employed at Navistar International as a Sales Representative since 2016. In this role, he focuses on selling Class 6 and Class 8 trucks to fleet owners and individual owner operators. He utilizes Salesforce to manage and track all pre and post-sale repairs for trucks, ensuring a streamlined process for his customers. His responsibilities include developing a customer base through cold calling and canvassing trucking locations to present various truck brands.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining Navistar, John Parke worked at Penn Power Systems as a New Equipment Sales Engineer from 2012 to 2015. During his three years in this position, he operated out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was involved in the sales of new equipment. Prior to that, he served as a Regional Sales Representative at ABB from 2004 to 2006, gaining valuable experience in sales and customer relations.
Education and Expertise
John Parke studied at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in sales strategies and marketing principles, which he applies in his current role at Navistar International.
Sales Techniques and Customer Development
In his sales career, John Parke has developed effective techniques for building a customer base. He employs methods such as cold calling and canvassing trucking locations to reach potential clients. His approach allows him to present various truck brands and address the specific needs of fleet owners and individual operators.