Shankar targets growth with latest hire

Wolverhampton-based furniture wholesaler Shankar has introduced a raft of new models, and has appointed Paul Bell as its national sales manager to help deliver further growth …

With over 35 years of experience in the furniture industry, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the supplier, says Shankar’s CEO, David Main: “We are delighted to welcome Paul Bell to our family. With his wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, we are confident that he will be a great asset as we continue to grow.

“We would also like to thank Andy Terry, who left us on the 26th May, for all his attention, achievements, support and development. We wish him the very best and thank him for everything he has done.”

Paul’s remit is to help broaden Shankar’s furniture category with fresh, innovative collections.

Over the years, Shankar has become known for offering an customer-oriented wholesale service. Operating from a combined office, showroom and warehouse in the West Midlands, Shankar’s team works hard to ensure that it is on top of the latest trends in design, fabric colours and textures, to bring innovative, on-trend products to the market.

“Although our company is growing rapidly, we are still a family-run business, and our aim is to never lose that personal touch,” says David. “We pride ourselves on being an efficient company, employing quality, hands-on personnel, and offering great products, together with great customer service and support.

“We also offer competitive DHD straight to the endcustomer. Due to our large UK stockholding, we can provide ‘store to door’ in 24 hours.” www.shankar.uk.com

This year, the supplier is introducing a new collection that it says “combines innovative, inspiring designs that will meet current market challenges”, comprising dining chairs, bar stools, benches, casual chairs, dining tables and occasional furniture.

Shankar displayed a selection of its new models, alongside existing bestsellers, at the Spring Furniture & Bed Show in Stoneleigh last month, and enjoyed a good response from visiting retailers. Paul says he is now looking forward to taking the business to the next level, with the help of these models and others in the pipeline. He adds that the business has aso recruited sales agent Stuart McDonnell to cover the South East.

Shankar can be reached by calling 01902 399764 or via email at sales@shankar.uk.com.