Following its best ever year, leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced today that it is further expanding its team with the appointment of two new business development managers. Gillian Herdman and John Coe will be dedicated to supporting the company’s network of franchisees to help them achieve increased revenues from their businesses.
“With Card Connection’s network turnover now topping more than £12 million we know we have a hugely popular product,� confirms Dave Galvin, Card Connection’s senior business development manager. “Both Herdman and Coe have a wealth of knowledge and relevant experience to increase the opportunities for further success for our franchisees and we anticipate they will help drive these figures to new heights next year.�
Before joining Card Connection, Gillian Herdman worked as an area sales manager for Shell UK Petrol Forecourts. As a supplier to Shell, Card Connection’s franchise operation was already familiar to Herdman. “I was impressed by the company’s reputation in the industry and its extensive product range,� she confirms. Herdman will now be responsible for supporting franchisees in Card Connection’s North Wales and West Midlands territories.
John Coe worked as a network manager for Cardline Greetings before joining Card Connection, having had responsibility for a network of 50 franchisees. “However, I wanted to move to the market leader,� confirms Coe. In his new role John Coe will be responsible for Card Connection’s Yorkshire territory.
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