Zoo Hardware has announced the appointments of Daniel Haynes and Tina Salter as Area Sales Managers covering the South East.

Salter, with more than three decades of experience in sales and a long history in the trade, joins Zoo Hardware having used the company as a supplier in previous roles at architectural ironmongers. Her experience with buying products from the brand reinforces her belief in the quality and value Zoo Hardware offers to its customers.

Haynes, who brings eight years of industry experience, joins with a focus on building strong relationships with existing customers and forging new connections across the region.

Both have hit the ground running, visiting Zoo Hardware’s existing customers in the South East and establishing valuable connections with potential new clients.

Haynes said: “I’m thrilled to be part of the team, it’s been a great experience to meet our customers and I’m excited to grow those relationships.

“The working culture here makes it easy to focus on what’s best for both the company and the customers we serve.

“In particular, it’s a real positive that we are given the freedom to tailor our approach and decisions to each unique customer relationship.

“This flexibility enables us to truly add value and build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. “

Salter added: "As a Sales Manager, it's crucial to feel supported, and Zoo Hardware has given me the best support I’ve had in my entire career.

“The team is dedicated and responsive, which makes my role that much more effective.

“Having worked with Zoo in previous roles, I already knew the quality of the products, and now that I’m here, I’m excited to help even more customers discover the value Zoo brings. It's a brand I truly believe in."