Viking Announces New Vice President-Sales
April 20, 2008
Basil Larkin has joined Viking Range Corporation as vice president-sales. In this position, Larkin will be responsible for overseeing all sales of Viking products throughout the United States and Canada. He will travel extensively to work with the company’s regional sales managers, independent distributors, retail appliance dealers, kitchen dealers, and builder suppliers.
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“Basil is a highly respected professional with extensive experience in our industry,” said Fred Carl, Viking founder and CEO. “We are very pleased that Basil has become a member of our organization. His expertise will further enhance our already strong sales and distribution network.”
Before joining Viking, Larkin served in several sales management positions in the appliance industry. He began his career in the appliance industry with Amana Refrigeration, serving as inside territory sales manager and territory sales manager. He later joined BSH where he excelled in many key positions, beginning with zone sales manager and national sales manager before being promoted to general manager Northeast, U.S. and Canada and finally general manager U.S. retail sales. Larkin also served as vice president and general manager of HADCO, a current regional distributor of Viking Range Corporation.
Larkin received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Massachusetts. He and his wife, Marcia, have two children and live in the Boston suburb of Southborough.
Viking Range Corporation is a culinary lifestyle company that originated ultra-premium commercial-type appliances for the indoor and outdoor kitchen. Viking is headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi. Viking major appliances are sold through a network of premium appliance distributors and dealers worldwide, and Viking culinary products are sold through a network of premium gourmet retailers.
To request product information, please contact Viking toll-free at 888.845.4641, or visit the web site at vikingrange.com. VIKING is a registered trademark of Viking Range Corporation.
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