Career progression…
Connect Distribution is a hugely successful family run business who are able to offer some excellent opportunities for any employee with ambition and drive.
Career progression is actively encouraged throughout the business and part of the Management teams’ role is to identify employees who have the potential to move on to bigger and better opportunities.
The company has some fantastic examples of successful career progressions:
Adam Casey
I.T. Office Manager
Adam Casey, I.T. Office Manager, joined the company in April 1999 as a Marketing Assistant. Ten years on and he is now responsible for the day to day running of the I.T. department which has 20 members of staff.
Tony Pitt
Head Of Purchase
Tony Pitt joined the company in March 1992 as a YTS. After various positions within the company he has now worked his way up to the Head of Purchasing and Supply.
Beth Whittick
Training
Beth Whittick joined as a call centre operator in July 2006. 3 months later she was promoted to Team Leader, and less than a year later she became a Training Officer.
Shahana Noor
Trade Team Manager
Shahana Noor joined the company in May 1997 as an Office Junior and quickly progressed to become an Enquiry Agent. Due to her success she was then given an additional role as the Sales and Enquiries Supervisor. Today Shahana is the Trade Team Manager.
Emma Byrne
Zone Leader
Emma Byrne joined the company in July 2008 as a Zone Leader. She is keen to progress through the company and is making excellent progress.
Gill Mytton
Product and Supplies Manager
Gill Mytton joined the company in November 1988 as a Pre-Pack Operator on a part time basis. Since then she progressed to Pre-Pack Supervisor then on to Pre-Pack Bulk Manager and today she is Product and Supplies Manager.
Partnership Scheme
Connect Distribution work in partnership with JHP Training to provide individuals with the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations through an apprenticeship program.
Nicola Palmer
Purchase Assistant
Nicola Palmer joined the company in July 2008 on an apprenticeship program in Business Administration. She has successfully completed this and has now been taken on as a Purchase Assistant.
Asad Ansari
I.T. Support Assistant
Asad Ansari joined the company in July 2009 on an apprentice program in Information Technology. Since joining Asad has proven to be an excellent member of the team and has been offered a permanent contract of employment.