Kitchengroup Expansion Creates Specialist team

 

The kitchengroup, a specialist manufacturer dedicated to supplying kitchens to the PJH Group, has responded to its recent growth by appointing two Business Development Managers to further develop the business.

Responsible for the Southern regions, Pat Whitehouse (62), and for the Northern regions, Russell Sharpe (34), between them have a wealth of knowledge and experience of the kitchen industry, both with impressive sales backgrounds and team management skills.

With 43 years’ experience, Pat Whitehouse, previously a PJH Group depot sales manager, has enjoyed roles within both builders merchants and retail specialists and is looking forward to the new challenge: “We have ambitious plans to expand kitchengroup, and continued new product development combined with ongoing customer service enhancements, provide the ideal platform to take the business to new levels.”

Russell Sharpe, also previously at PJH Group, and a sales development manager for the distributor, will join Pat in taking on the new responsibility for identifying new business opportunities within both existing and potential key accounts. Russell’s 15 years experience in the industry place him in good stead to take on the new role: “The recent expansion of the kitchengroup team, makes this an exciting time for the company”, explained Russell. “I am looking forward to playing a major part in making kitchengroup one of the largest suppliers of furniture to the retail, merchant and contract markets.”

Being a specialist manufacturer dedicated to supplying its own design of quality kitchens - under the K and Prima brands, kitchengroup manages all aspects of product development; sourcing; operations; marketing; merchandising and training.

Distributed exclusively by the PJH Group, the UK ’s largest distributor, the partnership provides an unrivalled service, supplying kitchen furniture to the independent trade at speed, within just 48 hours.

For further information: 08008 77 88 99 or www.pjhgroup.com