UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG has welcomed eight new recruits to its growing workforce.
AG Appoints new Area Sales Manager
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Patrick Boylan as Area Sales Manager in the Republic of Ireland.
Patrick has a science degree from Trinity College Dublin and received a graduate diploma in Radiation Oncology from Sheffield Hallam University.
Patrick will be operating on the East-Side of the Republic of Ireland and will be responsible for managing the sales of paving, facing brick, and retaining walls in this territory. Patrick will mostly be dealing with main contractors, professional pavers, and engineers.
Patrick started his career at AIB Bank where he spent four years working as a Fund Accountant. Following this, Patrick worked in Technical Sales for 17 years, working for Microstrain (Cubic M3), Toilet Revolution, Soprema, and Prihoda.
AG Appoints new Regional Sales Manager
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Brittani Shears as Regional Sales Manager.
Brittani attended the University of Worcester where she gained a 2:1 BA Hons in Business, Advertising and Public Relations.
Brittani will be responsible for business-to-business sales and relationships within the Midlands, South West and South Wales regions. Her role will be to engage with contractors, subcontractors and builders’ merchants as well as supporting general merchant/stockist activity and driving retail sales through this sales channel.
Brittani built her own business within the beauty industry in 2019 and ran this for two years. Prior to that she worked in retail for five years.
AG Appointments New Supply Chain Stock Controller
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Steven Curley as New Supply Chain Stock Controller.
Steven will be responsible for maintaining the company’s vast inventory as well as purchasing and auditing. Steven will also manage logistics, reacting quickly and effectively to address any potential issues.
Steven is well equipped for the role having worked in management positions for the past 17 years.
AG Appoints new HR Business Partner
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Laura Cassells as HR Business Partner.
Laura will provide a comprehensive HR service which will underpin the achievement of AG’s business objectives, mission, and values across the United Kingdom.
Laura will also ensure all business operations comply with company policies and procedures as well as employment legislation and recognised HR best practice.
Laura brings with her a wealth of experience having began her HR career in 2007. She acted as HR Manager for TrustFord before moving into the construction industry and taking up a position with JH Turkington & Sons.
AG Appoints new HSEQ Manager (Maternity Cover)
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG (Acheson and Glover), has appointed Tom Givans as HSEQ Manager.
Tom will be responsible for the continuous improvement and ongoing management of the robust HSEQ management strategy across the business.
Tom will also play a vital role in developing and delivering the strategic plan which will ensure that health, safety, quality, and the environment are all firmly embedded within the culture of the company and its employees.
Tom previously worked in the FMCG industry, spending 7.5 years as Health, Safety and Environment Officer in Irelands largest food factory. He brings with him a wealth of practical experience managing risk and sustainability.
Tom also worked in L&D as a training manager where he played a vital role in working closely with all functions across the business.
To complement the practical experience, Tom has also completed various CPD accreditations.
AG Appoints new Business Development Manager (Roads and Civils Products)
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Lawrence Murdock as Business Development Manager (Roads and Civils Products)
Lawrence will be responsible for increasing sales of AGs Civils concrete drainage products, road kerbs and hydraulically pressed flagstones, manufactured at the company’s Carryduff site.
Lawrence will also be responsible for achieving the strategic growth targets as well as assisting with the operational development of the sales function of the organisation.
Lawrence brings with him over 12 years’ experience in the construction industry having previously worked for business merchants MacBlair and JP Corry.
AG Appoints new Head of Retail Sales
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Margaret Cunningham as Head of Retail Sales.
Margaret will be responsible for achieving the sales forecasts for the Outside Rooms division and will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the overall sales and marketing strategy for the business.
Margaret is well equipped for the role having spent 20 years in a construction products environment, bringing with her a wealth of experience. She also spent 13 years at Invest NI working with local, homegrown companies.
AG Appoints new Internal Sales & Business Development Manager
UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed Chris Comer as Internal Sales & Business Development Manager.
As well as leading the internal sales support team, Chris will also be responsible for the implementation, management, and development of the company’s CRM system.
As part of his role, Chris will be a key figure in identifying and developing new business opportunities in conjunction with the field sales team.
Chris has been with AG for the past 4 years, originally starting his career in reception before transferring to Business Development. Whilst there Chris made a significant contribution to achieving strategic business growth targets.