Rodney Bednar

About Rodney Bednar

As a seasoned sales and after-sales professional, I bring a wealth of experience in driving revenue growth, managing dealer networks, and ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction across the Agriculture, Industrial, and Construction sectors. My career has been defined by my ability to strategically lead territories with annual sales exceeding $25 million, consistently exceeding targets through innovative business initiatives and rigorous market analysis.With a strong foundation in operations management and training development, I excel at bridging the gap between corporate goals and dealer needs, ensuring seamless product support and growth. My experience spans across managing post-production support teams, coordinating large-scale projects from conception to execution, and implementing process improvements that enhance both efficiency and customer satisfaction.Key competencies include:• Territory Sales Leadership• Dealer Network Management• After-Sales Support & Conflict Resolution• Strategic Market Analysis & Growth Initiatives• Process Improvement & Standardization• Budgeting & Financial Monitoring• Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration• Product Management & Training DevelopmentI am adept at utilizing tools such as ERP systems, SharePoint, and web-based platforms to streamline operations and improve customer experiences. My goal is to leverage my extensive background to drive success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where my skills can contribute to sustained business excellence.

Experience

1. Dealer Development and Oem Support Manager

   Hatz Americas, Inc

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Develop and grow the Hatz Service Provider network to ensure owners of Hatz engine powered equipment are receiving exceptional aftersales support. • Develop and cultivate relationships with Hatz distributors, equipment OEMs and service providers to ensure warranty - non-warranty repairs and maintenance is being performed by trained technicians using Hatz OEM parts • Partner with the Hatz support team (sales, parts, service and administrative) to coordinate efforts vital to support Hatz products• In partnership with distributors continually evolve service partner network training/ managing existing service dealers while strategically adding new service dealers in areas as needed• Facilitate distributor meetings to foster the partnership between them and Hatz and ensure the needs of Hatz customers are being met• Coordinate with OEMs directly and through distributors to ensure support needs are being met• Develop support structure (policies, documents, and service partner network) for new products

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Masters of Science, Vocational Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Industrial Technology, Construction Management

Skills

• Communication
• Product Marketing
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Training
• Communications
• Team Building
• Management
• Training & Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Coordination
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Employee Training
• Sales
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Sales Operations
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail
• Sales Management