Clearview North May 2014 - Issue 150 | Page 92

MOVERS&SHAKERS CARL F GROUPCO APPOINTS NEW CRM CO-ORDINATOR Carl F Groupco’s CRM function is supported by Cherelle Gloster (pictured) who takes the new position of CRM Co-ordinator for the hardware distribution company. A Customer Relationship Management system was introduced by Carl F Groupco in 2001 and the benefits have been considerable including real-time reporting and enhancements to customer service, with full historical data available to all members of the account handling team. ‘quality assurance’ Supporting the company’s commitment to CRM, Cherelle’s role will include maintaining the customer database, call report entries and overseeing the system to ensure accuracy of the information entered. With a background that includes quality assurance of service functions in the retail sector, Cherelle is well-placed to provide pro-active sales support, including planning and reporting activities. Tel: 01733 393330, [email protected], www.carlfgroupco.co.uk, Follow Carl F Groupco on Twitter using the handle @Carl_F_Groupco NEW APPOINTMENT AT BM TRADA BM TRADA has appointed Cenk Akar as Head of Section - Mechanical & Structural Testing, responsible for leading the team of technical staff and developing existing and new business. Commenting on his appointment, Akar said: “ I am delighted to be joining BM TRADA at such an exciting time and look forward to contributing to its continued success.” Jon Osborn, Chief Operating Officer BM TRADA Building & Product Services commented : “Cenk brings a wealth of commercial experience to the business and I am delighted he has chosen to join us.” Cenk will be based at BM TRADA’s UK headquarters in High Wycombe. BM TRADA, dd: +44 (0)1494 569 685, www.bmtrada.com/testing CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT GLAZERITE WITH NEW AREA MANAGER Glazerite Windows Ltd has said goodbye to existing Area Sales Manager Fred Doodey, who is semi-retiring to move on to a new venture. Fred’s departure from the trade fabricator, which recently celebrated reaching £100 million in sales, sees the immediate appointment of Giovanni Sangiovanni as Fred’s successor. Going solo after two years with the Wellingborough-based company, Fred took the decision to step away from his position at Glazerite in order to begin his own retail window company, Ecologic Windows & Doors. Working 92 MAY 2014 closer to home Fred recognises that his former employer has the best profile on the market, so much so that moving forward he has decided to buy his VEKA frames from Glazerite. “Fred has been a valuable member of the team for the past two years,” said Chris Thompson, Glazerite’s National Sales & Marketing Manager. “We’re sad to see him go but we wish him all the success in his new venture.” Fred has been busy introducing Giovanni to his customers in preparation for the handover. www.glazeritewindows.co.uk To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com