L.S. Starrett Appoints New Strategic Accounts Manager
Seth Downing has over 10 years of experience in tool manufacturing focusing on the industrial, retail and automotive channels.
The L.S. Starrett Company has appointed Seth Downing as its new strategic accounts manager of industrial products for North America. The role was previously held by Michael Connor who was recently promoted to sales and marketing director of industrial products for North American.
“We are very pleased to welcome Seth to Starrett,” Connor says. “He brings successful industry sales and marketing experience to his new role, along with proven results when managing and growing large industrial national accounts such as MSC, Grainger and Fastenal.”
Downing is said to have over 10 years of experience in tool manufacturing focusing on the industrial, retail and automotive channels. His background spans roles such as industrial national account manager and channel marketing manager, and also includes experience in business development and sales management.
Downing holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He resides in Tennessee and will be based out of the company’s headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts.
