Neil Robinson to lead Emma s B2B charge in UK and Ireland
Emma – The Sleep Company has appointed Neil Robinson (pictured) as its new sales director, UK & Ireland. The well-known industry figure will primarily focus on expanding and strengthening Emma’s retail store presence, officially starting on 2nd January 2021.
Before joining Emma, Neil worked for over 14 years as sales & marketing director for Sealy UK, and was a key member of the team that drove the business to over £45m turnover.
He oversaw many of Sealy’s key product initiatives, including the launches of Sealy Hybrid and Activsleep. As a consultant, Neil recently managed the successful UK market launch of Ergomotion, the largest adjustable bed base manufacturer in the world. Prior to that, he held senior management positions in major UK FMCG businesses including St Ivel and United Biscuits. He has worked extensively in both retail and ecommerce.
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