Kioti Tractor adds Lowe, promotes Phillips to sales VP roles

Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, has added Don Lowe as vice president of North American sales and promoted Tim Phillips to vice president of sales operations.  

With more than 30 years of experience in sales, dealer development and strategic growth within the agricultural and compact construction equipment industries, Lowe will expand Kioti’s market presence. Meanwhile, Phillips, a 20-year veteran of KIOTI, will leverage his knowledge of the company’s sales operations and dealer network to drive efficiency and growth in his new role. 

“We are excited to welcome Don to the Kioti team and recognize Tim’s well-deserved promotion,” says Ryan Kim, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Kioti Tractor. “Don brings fresh ideas and a strategic mindset that will help drive dealer expansion and market growth, while Tim’s deep expertise and long-standing commitment to the brand will ensure operational excellence and continued support for our dealers and customers. Together, their leadership will be instrumental as we strengthen our presence across North America.” 

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In his new position, Lowe will oversee the Kioti market expansion strategy, working closely with the sales team to drive growth, improve customer engagement and strengthen the brand’s position. His extensive expertise in sales operations, dealer relations and market development will support Kioti's continued expansion across its product portfolio including tractors, compact construction equipment, utility vehicles and zero-turn mowers. 

Prior to joining Kioti, Lowe held various leadership roles at Kubota Tractor Corporation, where he managed national sales teams, dealer programs and strategic initiatives that increased market share and customer reach.

Since joining KIOTI in 2003, Phillips held several key positions including territory manager, eastern regional manager and, most recently, national sales manager.

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During his tenure, Phillips led the launch of new product segments, including zero-turn mowers in 2019 and compact construction equipment in 2023. His time in the field as a territory sales manager from 2003 to 2017 earned him valuable market and dealer insights, and Phillips also spearheaded the implementation of Kioti’s sales and operations planning process and played a leading role in expanding the dealer network. In his new role, Phillips will oversee sales operations, market intelligence, marketing, and inside sales, driving continued growth and operations across North America. 

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