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We are delighted to announce that Will Riches has recently joined Blagden in the newly created position of National Sales Manager - Industrial Markets Division.
Will’s responsibilities include taking the lead for our combined technical sales force covering key end markets segments across our Industrial markets in paint and coatings, plastics and industrial applications, with the objective of enhancing the customer experience of working with Blagden. He will also work closely alongside our Business Line Managers to ensure we deliver our key suppliers’ strategy and performance criteria in the UK and Ireland.
Will has a chemistry degree from the University of Salford and 30 years of extensive experience in chemicals sales and distribution, most recently having worked as Head of Sales and Marketing for RBH Group.
Will said “I am excited to have joined Blagden as the National Sales Manager to the Industrials Division. My background in chemicals distribution and my passion for delivering outstanding customer service makes this position a perfect fit for me. I look forward to strengthening our efforts to better serve our valued customers, across multiple sectors. Together I am confident we can enhance the success and innovation that customers have come to expect from Blagden.”
Giles Turton, COO of Blagden said “It’s a pleasure to welcome to Will to Blagden. His expertise and proven track record in management adds great strength to our busy sales team and to the company as a whole. By restructuring our sales force under a single head, we expect Will’s direction will bring numerous benefits both internally and at a customer level, all of which will significantly contribute to achieving our quality and growth objectives.”
Please do not hesitate to contact Giles Turton on 01959 560813 or email giles.turton@blagden.co.uk if you require any further information on this new appointment.