New sales director for Buckingham Schenk

Buckingham Schenk has named Paul Manders as its new sales director, responsible for its on- and off-trade teams.

Now responsible for the company’s portfolio which includes brands such as Viñalba and Bacio della Luna Prosecco, Manders has 20-years of experience in the trade and previously spent eight years at Concha y Toro UK where he rose from national account manager to sales director.

He has also worked at Western Wines, Constellation Europe, Matthew Clark and Coca Cola.

Commenting on the appointment, Craig Durham, managing director at Buckingham Schenk said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to the team and his extensive sales experience with some of the UK’s top brands will be a real asset to the company. We are confident that he will help us develop our existing customer base as well as aiding our exciting growth plans within new sectors of the industry.”

Manders added; “I am really pleased to be given this opportunity and look forward to developing the sales team and working more closely with Buckingham Schenk’s key accounts. This is an exciting time for the company and I look forward to a challenging but rewarding future with Buckingham Schenk.”