At Barons, we are always excited to introduce the faces behind our brand, and today we are looking at our amazing Northern sales team! Led by Darren Whiteside, the Business Development Manager, this team delivers amazing service across Scotland and the North of the UK, and today you’ll get to know a little bit more about our Northern sales team

Darren Whiteside Darren Whiteside

Role: Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager, Darren covers Cumbria, Scotland, and the Northeast of England; he attends Display Van appointments to bring carefully selected items to customers to help them decide what best suits their needs. Darren’s favourite part of his job is changing people’s environments for the better and using Barons’ products to create the wow factor in environments. When he is not at work, Darren enjoys road cycling, eating out, and binge-watching box sets.

Fun Fact: “I absolutely detest beetroot and have just learnt how to make paté”

Values: reliability, creativity, and integrity.
Lauren Hull Lauren Hull

Role: Sales Administrator

As Sales Administrator, Lauren supports the Area Sales Manager accounts across Cumbria, the Northeast of England, and Scotland by dealing with customer enquiries, providing product quotations, and confirming orders. At work, Lauren’s favourite part of her job is meeting with our fabric suppliers and seeing the new ranges they are launching. When she’s not at work, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and travelling.

Fun Fact: “I used to be an au pair in New Jersey, USA, and I would spend my weekends in New York City.”

Values: equality for everyone
Zoe Zoe Naylor

Role: Business Development Co-ordinator

Zoe’s role as business development co-ordinator is to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities by generating leads and sales, while building client relationships. Zoe works alongside Darren, one of our Area Sales Managers, and together they cover Cumbria, Scotland, and the Northeast. When not at work, Zoe enjoys socialising with her friends, going to the gym and spending time with her two nieces!

Fun Fact: “Before starting Barons, I had no idea where Scotland or Cumbria were!!”

Values: accountability, honesty, and compassion.

 

As we conclude our spotlight on our sales team in the North, we hope we’ve given you an insight into the passion that drives our exceptional sales service. For those who would like to learn more about the faces behind Barons, you can meet some core members of our team here. Our team’s commitment to understanding and meeting your unique needs is at the core of what we do. If you’re ready to discover our high-quality contract furniture offerings, please book our free, no-obligation display van service or make a showroom appointment. If you have any further questions, contact us on 01253 741940 to speak to the team or use our live chat.