Dunlop, specialist manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, finishing and decorating product through its Pro Décor brand, have appointed Paul Clayton as area sales manager (ASM) for the Midlands.
As an ASM, Paul will help drive awareness of the Dunlop and Pro Décor brands and work to increase sales with builders’ merchants, decorating supplies centres and tradesmen throughout the region stretching from Nottinghamshire in the North to Oxfordshire in the South.
With nearly 15 years’ of industry experience, Paul joins Dunlop from James Hardie Building Products Ltd, were he held a role as territory sales manager. Paul also has experience with builders’ merchants having began his career at Travis Perkins.
Paul’s wealth of experience will see him further strengthen Dunlop’s existing relationship with professional builders’ merchants and decorating centres in the Midlands. His role will involve key account management, liaising with existing clients and progressing sales opportunities with potential new customers.
Debi Boulton, sales and marketing manager at Dunlop, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul into the Dunlop team. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Paul is perfectly placed to help maintain our strong relationships with both merchants and tradesmen and help grow the brand within the region.”
Paul added: “I was first attracted to the position at Dunlop as it is such a widely recognised brand throughout the UK for producing quality tiling and decorating products. The enthusiasm and passion the team show for the brand is very motivating and makes for a fantastic working environment. I believe my existing experience in the industry, combined with my enthusiasm and Dunlop’s current brand strategy, will enable me to further develop and drive the business forward.”