The Kingfisher Spotlight – Distribution Sales Manager

This month’s spotlight focuses on the Distribution Sales Manager, Natalie Grisman who has been part of our Distribution Sales Team for over 14 years. She maintains a positive approach to all of her work across Kingfisher in order to provide the best possible service for all our customers.

 

What is your job title?

Distribution Sales Manager

 

How long have you worked at Kingfisher Lighting?

14 years

 

Have you ever had a different role within Kingfisher Lighting?

Yes, I started in the Sales Team and worked as an Account Manager on the South East for 6 years before having my two beautiful daughters and returning part time. I eventually took the leap into management, and I’ve never looked back.

 

What does your job role entail?

My daily role involves looking at reports, stock levels, upselling opportunities, supporting and guiding the team with quotations, visit schedules and trade shows. However, I also work with our high-profile national accounts and get involved with managing rebates, specialist prices and have many meetings with Regional Directors, Regional Commercial Managers and Area Managers  for some of the larger wholesaler groups.

 

What’s your favourite thing about being a part of the Kingfisher Family?

I would say the wonderful people and personalities at Kingfisher are what make every day enjoyable. It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of such a well-connected team.

 

What’s your greatest professional achievement?

Over my 14 years, I have achieved many things at Kingfisher but my personal highlight was supplying the 2012 London Olympic Games with products for the Olympic Legacy Park. Also, I had friends who were competing in the event, so it made the whole thing extra special.

 

What are the values that drive you?

Honesty, compassion, loyalty, selflessness, determination and trust.

 

Give us a fun fact about you?

I am unique especially when it comes to my food, and I love toast on beans, not beans on toast and I have ketchup with every meal.

 

Favourite quote

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” – Winston Churchill

 

What's the most interesting thing you can see out of your office window?

My boss and my best friend of 30 years - Ebony Shuttleworth. – Other than that I can see the car park, which is far less interesting!