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L-R: Stephen Archibald, Area Sales Manager, Tom Robinson, Area Sales Manager North Region, Ian Rivers, Technical Sales Manager, and Ryan Rivers, Branch Manager.
THE INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALER IS SUPPORTING ITS GROWING BUSINESS WITH A REFURBISHED HQ, MANAGEMENT RESTRUCTURE AND EXPANDED SALES TEAM… BM Electrical invests in HQ & team
Management restructure BM Electrical is remaining faithful to its roots as a family business, with the management restructure including the promotion of Ken’s son Joshua Robinson to the position of operations director. “This will be a pivotal, hands-on role, with Josh directly supporting me,” says Ken. “He will assist with the general running of the business in operational areas such as sales, stock, accounts, debtors, HR issues and other day-to-day activities of the group. “Josh will have leadership responsibilities for managing the company’s daily business functions, ensuring high productivity, efficiency and cost- effectiveness. He will still oversee the financial functions of the business, including integration of new CRM software systems and developing the functions and effectiveness of our ERP system. “Joshua has recently completed a two-year leadership development programme at Cranfield University, the UK’s leading business school, which was sponsored by the AWEBB Lead Academy, our buying consortium.” A new stock/procurement manager position has
With a redeveloped head office creating more space for stock, as well as expanded management and sales teams, BM Electrical Wholesale Limited is ready for its next stage of growth. The independent electrical wholesaler, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023 and also operates branches in Belfast, Ballymena and Londonderry, has refurbished its head office at the Ballycastle Road Industrial Estate in Coleraine. Upgrades include an enhanced trade counter display area and additional storage racking, boosting the branch’s stockholding and freeing up space for a new office suite. Four new rooms have been created, including an office with meeting facilities for the Coleraine branch manager and three offices for area sales managers. Two existing offices have been refurbished for new operations and procurement director roles created in a management restructure of the business, while Managing Director Ken Robinson has retained board room and training space at the branch.
Joshua Robinson, Operations Director.
Jim Gallagher, Stock/ Procurement Manager.
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