Franke has boosted its sales team with the appointment of Lauren Gifford as its new national account manager. Lauren has extensive experience having worked in sales and account management for 18 years across a variety of sectors including DIY, housewares and the bed and mattress industry. She joins Franke from the Sealy Group where she was its national account manager for six years.
In her new role, Lauren will work closely with Franke’s national retail partners to support the established relationships that they have with the company and further develop its client base. She will also focus on enhancing the customer ranges to ensure they offer a comprehensive mix of products that exceeds retailer expectations and cements Franke’s market-leading position.
Lauren said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Franke at such an exciting time, and I’m looking forward to working closely with our valued retail partners and building upon the strong, long-standing relationships we have with them.”
Chris Gallagher, sales director key accounts & projects at Franke, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lauren to the Franke team. She brings a wealth of experience to her new position as National Account Manager, making her perfectly placed to manage our retail channel. Her drive, determination and enthusiasm will make her a real asset to the business as she looks to nurture and strengthen our relationships with our retail partners.”
Further information is available from Franke: 0161 436 6280 or www.franke.com