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DENHOLM RECRUITS HEAD OF SALES FOR NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH STRATEGY AT MACKiE's
Featured in The Grocer, Scottish Financial News, Grampian Online and Farming Life.
Aberdeenshire ice cream supplier Mackie’s has strengthened its sales team as it targets growth in the UK and abroad.
It has appointed Will Dixon as Head of Sales, along with two new Account Managers: Kirsten Blockley and Iain Thomas. (Both Dixon and Blockley were recruited by Denholm Associates, Senior Search Business Manager of FMCG Sales, Paul McKernan.)
Dixon joined the fifth-generation family business last month from his previous role as off-trade controller at Northern Monk.
He brought “a wealth of food and drink sales experience” to the role, said Mackie’s, including a five-year stint at Pernod Ricard.
During his time at Northern Monk, Dixon played a role in helping increase the craft brewer’s UK retail distribution by almost 50%.
Working from his home in Warrington, Dixon is one of Mackie’s only England-based employees, emphasising the company’s ambition to expand sales south of Scotland.
Blockley, who also joined the business in April, was previously Head of UK sales for Wemyss Family Spirits.
“It’s always a pleasure to partner with Stuart to hire top commercial talent, like Will and Kirsten, for his team. The Mackie’s brand has such a strong reputation for excellence and continues to grow at pace throughout the UK – we look forward to seeing what comes next.”
Paul McKernan, Senior Search Business Manager of FMCG Sales
“We’ve seen some incredible growth over the last 18 months, and we’re excited to see our delicious products reach more consumers than ever,” said Mackie’s MD Stuart Common.
“I’m confident Will’s clear focus on our company goals, and the support he will find from Kirsten and Iain in achieving them, heralds the beginning of a very exciting period at Mackie’s.”
“I’ve been following Mackie’s progress over the past few years and when I learned of the role, I leapt at the opportunity to be a part of their next chapter of growth and success. I plan to blend what I have learned from my experience of sales strategy at both a global brand and a challenger brand in order to further improve Mackie’s strength in its Scottish heartland, while winning new listings and consumers south of the border.”
Will Dixon, New Head of Sales
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