PEOPLE 10 MINUTES WITH:
What is your current role and how long have you been doing it? National Sales Director – Power & Fibre and I’ve been in this role for almost 8 years (6 of which as Commercial Director)
What does your role entail? My role is obviously sales driven, I am responsible for both an internal and external sales team however as both the Power and Fibre market is technically driven we need to work closely with both our Technical and Category teams to ensure the products we sell are fully compliant and procured from industry recognised manufacturers.
How did you get started in the industry? I actually left school at 16 and joined Fusion Group as it was then 2 weeks later on an apprenticeship as an Office Junior.
What roles were you doing before and how did they prepare you for this one? During my 27 years at Fusion/Wolseley I’ve held a number of roles including Internal Sales, Operations Manager, Commercial Director and
OBITUARY: NIGEL STOKES
I
t is with great sadness that Laindab has announced that
its Profile Commercial Manager Nigel Stokes, has passed away.
Nigel joined Lindab in 2014 with
responsibility to lead and grow the Building Products business as part of the Lindab UK Business Leadership Team. Within his time at Lindab he had a huge impact, not just with regards to commercial success but as a larger than life, funny, kind, and caring friend to many and a hard- working, well-respected colleague. During his career, Nigel held positions at a number of businesses, including Arctic Products, Twyford Bathrooms, and Caradon Plumbing Solutions. Lindab send sincere condolences to Nigel’s family and those that knew and loved Nigel. Nigel will be greatly missed by many. BMJ
10 JON TAYLOR National Sales Director – Power & Fibre
now National Sales Director. I’ve been extremely lucky in the opportunities given by Fusion/ Wolseley and I think the variety of roles I’ve held has given me a real appreciation of what the business is about and how different customer needs can be.
What would you like to achieve in this role? I would like to see the business continue to grow whilst also seeing the team that work for me get the same opportunities I’ve had to progress in their careers
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
I think my highlight so far is having started and growing the original Fusion Power business from scratch in 2007.
What do you see as the main issues for builder’s merchants and for the construction industry at the moment?
The main issue at the moment is that the market isn’t as buoyant as it was especially in the new housing sector. Having said that there are a number of market opportunities though due
to the governments move to Net Zero and the necessity to increase the EV charging network.
What one piece of advice would you give yourself at the start of your career? Have an open mind and be willing to learn, the industry we work in is extremely diverse with a number of possible career paths.
What keeps you busy at the weekends? Spending time with my family, I live in a house full of girls so I’m always kept on my toes. I also enjoy walking and the odd round of golf.
If you’re at the bar- what are you drinking? Lager or Gin & Tonic
What is your favourite book? Favourite film? I don’t really have a favourite film it really depends on what mood I’m in but I will watch a mixture of comedy or action
If you could be a superhero, what superpower would you choose? The ability to fly. BMJ
ON THE MOVE
L-R: James Bridge, James Burgess, Rachel Deal,
Jo Wallace-Blaker, and Sam Sherwood
Brett Landscaping & Building Products has appointed James Bridge as national sales manager (merchants) with the responsibility of leading and managing the team of area sales managers. James Burgess joins as area sales manager covering the south and south west regions of England. Both bring extensive experience of the landscaping indus-try to Brett Landscaping, having held key roles at businesses including Bradstone, Day Aggregates and Aggregate Industries. Rachel Deal joins as Brett Approved Installer devel-opment manager for the south east, arriving from Marshalls PLC. Jo Wallace-Blaker will join the commercial sales team as civils sales manager covering the south west, and will be focussed on continuing the development of commercial sales work-ing with housebuilders across the region on a range of schemes. Sam Sherwood is the new specification sales manager for London and south region.
Distributor PJH has appointed Samantha Mitchell as Marketing Manager to support its Bathroom, Appliance, Sink and Tap categories.
Mitchell is also tasked with
developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for PJH own-brands – such as Prima Appliances, Sinks & Taps, including managing marketing collateral.
Bradfords Building Supplies has promoted Lee Harwood to the post of chief operating officer, following four years as group finance director. As COO, Harwood will be responsible
for overseeing administrative operations and developing operating procedures to optimise productivity and efficiency across the organisation.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net June 2024
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