People: Redrow; Rhenus
An East Midlands housebuilder has bolstered its team with the appointment of a new area sales manager.
Redrow East Midlands has appointed Steve Smith, from Newark-on-Trent, as area sales manager for the region, covering developments in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Smith said: “Having worked for a number of housebuilders, I am excited to be joining a developer with such a fantastic core product and a great reputation for customer satisfaction.
“I’m incredibly familiar with every aspect of site development, from planning to launching showhomes, and everything in between. I’m looking forward to becoming an integral part of the Redrow East Midlands team, leading and training from within to ensure we continue to achieve maximum success.”
Harry Wheelhouse
Logistics firm Rhenus has appointed a new sector manager, following the acquisition of its fourth warehouse on Magna Park in Lutterworth.
Harry Wheelhouse takes up the role of European sector manager.
He began his career in the industry working as a business development manager at Royal Mail Group, where he spent five years developing his skills and knowledge.
He then acquired a further five years’ experience as a business development dDirector working at two different third-party logistics (3PL) companies, developing e-commerce fulfilment solutions and online services for key sectors and brands at Unilever and PepsiCo to name just a few.
Wheelhouse said: “Rhenus is performing exceptionally well globally, and with our bespoke services available in the UK, particularly for clients in the fashion sector, I see so much potential in the growth of the company.
“My new role at Rhenus is enabling me to play an active role in ensuring the needs of our valued customers are met, while keeping connected with our overseas teams to ensure top marketing strategies are being delivered.
“I believe Rhenus is a true innovator which offers industry leading solutions, and I am eager to see what my future holds as part of the team.”
