Shower enclosure manufacturer Merlyn has appointed two regional sales managers to support the growth of its southern division.

Karl Hilldrup is regional sales manager for the South

Reporting into the Southern sales director, the regional sales managers will be responsible for retail, merchant, and specification customers across the South and South East.

They will support customers with product training, market insights and showroom display, with a specific focus on the Arysto Collection.

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With six years’ experience in the bathroom retail sector, Karl Hilldrup joins Merlyn from Vado, where he worked as an area sales manager.

As regional sales manager for Merlyn, he will focus on developing and building relationships with new and existing customers in the South.

Kate Delaney is regional sales manager of the South East

Joining Hilldrup is Kate Delaney, who brings a wealth of industry experience, having worked with leading bathroom brands since 2001.

As regional sales manager for the South East, she will be responsible for expanding and growing sales opportunities and raising brand awareness across the area.

Merlyn southern UK sales director, Gary Hildrow, said: “The appointment of two regional sales managers is instrumental in ensuring we continue to support the growing market and strengthen relationships with our key customers.

“Karl and Kate possess the in-depth knowledge and industry experience that our customers have come to expect from Merlyn, which ensures we retain our reputation as a world-class and award-winning supplier.”

The manufacturer recently scooped awards for its customer service and bathroom supply.

Headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland, Merlyn supplies shower enclosures, trays and bath screens for the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors in the UK and Ireland.