NEW LOOK SALES TEAM FOR BOLTON BUSINESS

A retailer has boosted the career of three Bolton men, after promoting them to be the site’s new look sales team.

Smith Knight Fay Volkswagen has given Mike Critchley (35), Ian Wood (27) and Dean Ashworth (30) the task of running the businesses growing sales department.

Led by new sales manager Mike, the new team will be tasked with keeping the retailer in the top ten performing Volkswagen sites in the country.

He will be assisted by sales controller Dean and business manager Ian.

The retailer was named the seventh out of 215 in the country in 2010 and Smith Knight Fay’s brand manager, Barry Morrison, is thrilled all three have accepted their new roles.

He said: “Mike, Ian and Dean have shown great enthusiasm and ability during their time at Smith Knight Fay, and the promotions are just reward for their efforts.

“All three played big roles in the business being named one of Volkswagen’s best for customer satisfaction in 2010 and I know they will strive to make the site number one in 2011.”

Mike, who previously worked as a hairdresser, concluded: “We’re all delighted with the promotions and want to continue progressing our careers even further in the coming years.

“It’s a great place to work at and we can’t thank Barry and Smith Knight Fay enough for believing in us.”