ASKO has confirmed the appointment of a new National Sales Manager following growth being experienced in the business.
“I am excited to announce that Josh Hall will join us on Monday 30 June as National Sales Manager – Retail,” ASKO Australia and New Zealand sales director, Rob Butchatsky told Appliance Retailer.
“Josh brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and operations with leadership roles at Atomic Group, Miele ANZ and FedEx. In this important role, Josh will lead our retail division and be responsible for our broader strategy and performance.
“Josh will be a great addition to the broader sales team. He brings a highly collaborative approach to his management style, and is keen to learn more about the brand including our go to market strategy. From there, he will seek new ways to improve the way we do business with our customers and internally in our retail team at ASKO.
Hall briefly stepped out of the industry joining sportswear and footwear company Atomic Group as national sales and operations manager.
Prior to this Hall worked at Miele for seven years and was most recently the lead of the company’s small appliances division.
“I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of National Sales Manager – Retail at ASKO Appliances here in Australia. ASKO’s dedication to premium craftsmanship & sustainability resonates with me, both professionally and personally,” Hall told Appliance Retailer.
“As the retail landscape continues to evolve, I see incredible potential for ASKO to strengthen its position as a leader in the premium appliance market. I’m excited to work alongside Rob and a talented team, as well as our trusted retail partners to drive growth, deliver exceptional value to customers, and help shape the next phase of ASKO’s journey in Australia.”
ASKO National Field Manager Adrian Barker will continue in his role managing the field team, responsible for our field representation and in store execution and will now report to Hall – who will be based from the Melbourne head office.
Reporting to Barker are five senior business development managers, who make up national team of 14 business development managers across Australia.