Employee Spotlight – Mark Sherrow

Territory II Sales Manager

Mark covers Lift Truck Supply’s most eastern territory that includes – Longview, Kilgore, Marshall, Nacogdoches, Texarkana, and Lufkin.

With over 15 years in forklift sales in the North East Texas region, Mark is uniquely qualified to evaluate equipment options and recommend material handling solutions that fit your specific operational needs.

1.  How did you get into forklift sales?

While working in sales at Schwan’s I was approached by a customer about taking a look at an equipment sales company he had purchased. With a background in sales, customer service, and basic automotive knowledge I felt confident I could transition into equipment sales. I studied hard and learned the facts about the equipment offerings we carried and grew into the position. 

2.  What aspect of material handling consulting do you find the most rewarding? 

Listening to a customer’s needs and being able to help them gain efficiencies or be better equipped to handle the items that give them headaches is a good feeling. We had a customer this past year with an original battery change out station servicing 3 batteries per forklift to keep up with their daily operations. The aging batteries had become a high maintenance item in terms of labor and productivity as well as a potential safety hazard.  We were able to survey the time spent watering, changing batteries, and maintenance to the charging station and provide a report that justified the cost of a more efficient battery system and make the working environment safer.

3.  When you’re not on the job, how do you like to spend your time?

My kids take up most of my time – running them to soccer games or practice 4 to 5 days a week. When we don’t have soccer or some type of kids sports, the family enjoys going to Texas Rangers games, car and truck shows, or sometimes just cooking and hanging out with friends and family!

If you’re from Longview, Kilgore, Marshall, Nacogdoches, Texarkana, or Lufkin and need recommendations or quotes on forklifts please call Mark at 903.387.8665.