A KENDAL business has appointed a sales specialist to its team.

Kendal Nutricare Ltd has welcomed Neill Duffy as its sales manager.

Mr Duffy, who comes from Carrickmacross in Ireland has experience working in telesales, sales management, account management, purchasing, retail management and distribution.

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At Kendal Nutricare, he is working closely with CEO, Ross McMahon, who has said that Mr Duffy is 'adept' at building successful teams as well as mentoring other employees.

"This makes him an ideal appointment at Kendal Nutricare, which has a small but tight team that wishes to shake up various UK and overseas markets including the infant formula sector", Mr McMahon said. "I have worked with Neill in the past and knew he would be a huge asset within our dynamic team here in Kendal.

"Having already helped win some significant clients and contracts, he has quickly demonstrated why Kendal Nutricare wanted him on board."

Mr Duffy added: "I consider myself to be conscientious, dedicated and highly motivated – attributes I believe will greatly benefit Kendal Nutricare. I assimilate knowledge very quickly, which I have already found to be vital in this role, as the new product development here at Kendal Nutricare is virtually non-stop and its exciting and differentiated brands have huge opportunities in their various markets."