Leviton Names New Sales Director

August 17, 2018

David Johnson has been promoted to Director of Sales for Leviton’s Energy Management, Controls and Automation (EMC&A) business unit sales team. In his new role, Johnson will oversee Leviton’s independent lighting sales agencies and a network of regional sales managers, and will direct the company’s demand creation team of technical sales specialists in key markets.

A veteran of the lighting industry for 17 years, Johnson began his career at Juno Lighting before moving into a specification sales position with Lightolier in 2003. After six years as a business development manager with Schneider Electric, David joined Leviton in 2012 as the EMC&A central region manager, where he has continuously produced above forecast results for Leviton’s EMC&A and Lighting business divisions.

“We are eager to see his continued growth at Leviton in his new position,” says Jeff Beyert, VP of Sales for Leviton’s EMC&A business unit. “David’s proven results since joining Leviton combined with his nearly two decades of experience in the industry make him a strong leader among our sales teams.”

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