We are excited to extend a warm welcome to Richard Knowles, who joins the sales team as our Southern Area Sales Executive. We are confident that his contributions will drive continued success for our team. We look forward to working closely with him and seeing the positive impact he will have on our southern region. Please join us in welcoming Richard to the team!
1. Welcome to the team! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what brought you here? A 47-year-old Leeds United fan loves a good concert or comedy event. I needed a career change/challenge, and since moving to the countryside, I have a new appreciation for plants and wildlife.
2. What excites you most about starting this new journey in horticulture? Everything! Learning about various plants which would suit our cottage garden at home is a bonus.
3. What will your new role involve? Building new relationships with existing and new customers in the South of England, learning what projects they are working on and trying my hardest to help them win their quotes with competitive prices, quality plants/trees, with reliable delivery.
4. What do you think will be most challenging? Learning Latin
5. How have your first few weeks at Johnsons been? What have you enjoyed most? Meeting everyone who have all been very friendly and welcoming, and also the Ice Cream day was an amazing and generous treat, thank you!
6. Tell us something you’ve learnt that you didn’t know before: Latin name for Holly – Ilex aquifolium! But so much more.
7. What’s your favourite way to spend a day off? Dog walks in the countryside, or a concert!
8. Tell us a fun fact about yourself: I raised over £800 for Martins House Hospice – dressed as Tina Turner and joined “Totally Tina” (tribute act) in York on stage in front of hundreds, for “Hot Legs” song.
9. Favourite cuisine? Fish and Chips or a good Sunday Roast
10. Favourite holiday destination? Tenerife or Whitley Bay
Vicky Newell, Amenity Sales Manager, expressed her excitement, stating, "I’m thrilled to have Richard join our sales team. Along with his extensive sales experience, he has a deep understanding of the importance of placing our customers at the heart of everything we do."
Posted 21st Aug 9:56am
