Like many people fresh out of school, Blake wasn’t sure what type of career he was seeking. After being introduced to crane manufacturing, he uncovered his passion for the industry. Get a behind the scenes look at a top crane manufacturer and learn what it takes to stay at the forefront of safety, innovation and equipment fabrication. He will share what it’s like to work in an industry that fondly refers to itself as “ big boys with big toys”. Speaker: Blake Nommensen, Kobelco Cranes

1. Blake Nommensen
Manufacturing:
Innovators, Engineers and
Dreamers
Kobelco Cranes North America
Eastern Region Sales
Representative

2. Background
• Houston, Texas
• Childhood(sports)
• University of Alabama
• Business Management 2011
• Atlanta, Georgia

3. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU “GROW UP??”
What got me into the industry?

4. Eastern Regional Sales Representative
Training
• Parts
• Service
• Marketing
• Sales
Typical Day?
• Travel: Domestic and International
• Communication
• Relationships
Typical Week?
• Sales Calls
• Prospecting
• Conferences/Associations(SC&RA, AEM, AED, etc.)
• Entertainment

5. Career Opportunities
Advancement within the company?
Promotions?

6. Thank you!!