WOOD surface specialists, Havwoods, has introduced a new, larger, business development team. As a response to what it describes as an immensely successful 2024 which has seen an increase in consumer confidence and demand, the new dedicated team marks a significant investment from the company to further strengthen its position as a supplier of timber in the UK.

Says the company, ‘A group of exceptional talent, the new business development team is headed up by Julian Cotton, who comments: ‘We’re extremely excited to be broadening our reach throughout the commercial and residential markets in London and the northwest.

‘Having seen a tremendous lift in confidence in the first half of 2024, we firmly believe now is the right time to introduce a talented team of cross-sector product experts and specialists into our core markets, widening our reach as we head into 2025.

Be it considerations around product selection, the importance of sustainability or supporting your immediate or future project requirements, our business development team, will be on hand to help turn your aspirations into reality.’

With four teams covering London and another in the northwest, each team is made up of a business development manager, offering a face-to-face, personal level of support through meetings with designers, architects and contractors, and a business development executive, who supports directly out of Havwoods’ flagship bases in Clerkenwell, Chelsea, and Knutsford.

In addition to face-to-face advice and consultation on product selection and specification, the new dedicated team will educate customers on sustainability, product offering and future developments through lunch and learns, library sessions and design workshops. Each member of the team will act as a personal contact for Havwoods, reportedly offering a fast and personal sample delivery service as well as sample library updates and material collections.

Edward Eagle, sales director at Havwoods comments: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome this new team to Havwoods. They will be working closely with our architect, interior design, and contractor customers, helping them bring their visions to life with our exceptional wooden surface products.
‘Additionally, they will offer expert guidance on any aspect of our products, regardless of the sector or project requirements.’

Ensuring an acceleration in Havwoods’ face-to-face resource in the market, the new business development team will be responsible for managing existing customers as well as seeking out new opportunities and educating customers on Havwoods’ product range, that goes beyond the floor.
www.havwoods.com/uk