Essex-based fixing specialist Samac has strengthened its nationwide business development team to drive merchant sales under the supervision of new Sales and Marketing Director James Robinson. The Samac merchant team covers the whole UK and now includes Chris Mears, Key Account Manager, and Martin Black as Area Sales Manager in Scotland.

James Robinson becomes Sales and Marketing Director after seven years working in the business. Responsible for developing, implementing and managing Samac’s s marketing strategy, and managing the sales team,and sales plans, Robinson is also tasked with expanding Samac’s product offering.

Key Accounts Manager Chris Mears has joined Samac to develop relationships with merchants, distributors, and buying groups. With plenty of construction experience under his belt Mears is looking forward to getting out and about, and meeting clients face-to-face.

Martin Black, Samac’s new Sales Manager will be developing relationships across Scotland, a new territory for Samac, building on relationships he has acquired in previous positions. Since joining Samac during the pandemic Black has been impressed with Samac’s corporate culture, describing his new job as “the best move I’ve ever made”.