Hillarys Wins Major Accolade at National Awards Ceremony

NOTTINGHAM, England, November 9, 2011 -

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Nottingham based Hillarys, the UK’s largest supplier of made to measure blinds and shutters, has won a prestigious award at the National Sales Awards.

Joe Gomes from the company’s sales team was named Sales Manager of the Year at a ceremony hosted by Dara O’Brian and held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Tuesday 1 November.

The awards, widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the sales industry, promote excellence, best practice and innovation in sales. and recognise individuals and teams from every aspect of business and service across the country.

Joe, who has been with Hillarys for nearly six years, competed with over 80 of Britain’s outstanding sales professionals and teams in a a two-stage “Dragon’s Den” style judging process, where over 40 directors and sales professionals chose this year’s winners.

“I’m delighted to have received this award and to be a part of a company that puts such great emphasis on training, development and customer service,” says Joe.

Craig Edwards, Hillarys’ sales director, said winning awards of this type in competition with major blue chip organisations across a huge number of industry sectors, highlighted the professionalism and commitment to excellence by which Hillarys seeks to operate.

He adds: “Although Joe faced stiff competition from the likes of Virgin Media, O2 and Alliance Healthcare, he won through specifically for some of the results he has delivered for Hillarys in our growing London market.”

Pic: Joe is pictured with two of the ‘Dragon’s Den’ style judges.

Note to Editors:

The National Sales Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in sales. As the most prestigious event on the UK sales calendar, the National Sales Awards draws the key players in the sales industry. Each award category has its own criteria, but all entrants are judged on ethics, best practice and excellence in sales.

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