Clearview National November 2018 - Issue 204 | Page 85

MOVERS&SHAKERS
Karla Greenhalgh joins Universal Trade Frames
» » UNIVERSAL TRADE FRAMES HAS
further strengthened its business development
team with the appointment of an experienced
industry woman, Karla Greenhalgh, in the
position of Area Sales Manager.
Speaking of her appointment, Brian Kruger,
Managing Director of Universal Trade Frames
said: “Karla is both well-known and highly
respected in the industry and we are delighted
to welcome her to the team. Her 17 years of
industry knowledge and sales expertise will be
a great asset to the business.”
In her appointment, Karla will be
responsible for developing sales opportunities
for Universal Trade Frames impressive range of
window, door and conservatory products with
both existing and new customers.
Commenting on her appointment, Karla
said: “I am delighted to join Universal Trade
Frames at such an exciting time for the
business. The company offers an extensive
range of products which is supported by a
proactive and friendly team with a can-do
attitude. I am looking forward to growing the
existing business via our network of customers
spread throughout the UK along with
bringing in new customers so they can reap
the rewards of the extensive range of products
that Universal Trade Frames supply, all under
one roof.”
www.utfl.co.uk
Andrew’s 10 th Anniversary
» » THE LATEST MEMBER
of Carl F Groupco’s workforce
to celebrate an anniversary with
the company is Andrew Price, a
Regional Sales Manager (RSM).
Andrew has marked ten years
with the hardware distributor
having originally covered the
South East, then relocating to
manage sales in the South West
after a family move to Devon.
As a highly successful salesperson
for Carl F Groupco, Andrew
believes strongly in the importance
of customer service. Commenting
on the calibre of products offered
and the company’s strength in
support, Andrew said:
“Having the right products is
important but equally, so is delivery
and service, which is where Carl
F Groupco places its focus. My
role as an RSM is helped by the
excellent processes that are in place
including CRM, efficient despatch
systems and a support team that
provides essential back up for my
duties out on the road.”
Key successes for Andrew
Price over the last ten years
have included support of the
launch of Carl F Groupco’s
SmartSecure electronic locking
and access control brand:
he has been instrumental in
gaining early contract wins
in the Housing Association
sector where his technical sales
expertise has been particularly
beneficial.
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
A COUP FOR CONSERVATORIES
» » CONSERVATORY OUTLET GROUP
has made another high-profile appointment to
its expanding leadership team. A well-known
face within the industry, Shaun McAllister
joins the team in the newly-created role of
Retail Operations Director.
Shaun’s position will assume strategic
responsibility for operations at both Clearview
Home Improvements and Pennine Home
Improvements – the Group’s two industry-
leading retail businesses – ensuring a smoother
end-to-end customer journey for the
homeowner. Shaun brings with him a wealth
of industry experience from his 10 years as
Divisional and Conservatory Operations
Director at Anglian Home Improvements, and
most recently, as Director of Central Services
at Everest.
Greg Kane, Conservatory Outlet Group’s
CEO, explains: “Shaun is unrivalled in
his experience and reputation and his
appointment is a very welcome addition to our
already very strong leadership team. Shaun
personally delivered a great level of assistance
to a number of members of our team during
his time as Managing Director at the GGF
and we couldn’t be more delighted to welcome
him on board.”
The CO Group, formed in April 2017,
also includes fabricator Conservatory Outlet
Limited, which has experienced consistent,
sustained growth YOY for the past ten years
and is on target to achieve £20m turnover by
2019.
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