Supplements Firm Lintbells Expands Sales Force To Meet Surge In Demand From Veterinarians

L-R: Sophie Taylor, Jo Gibbons, Lucy Millett, Sarah Bennett and Rachel Tomlinson Nutritional supplements firm Lintbells Ltd has undertaken a major staff recruitment programme after demand from the veterinary industry surged by more than 300 per cent in the space of a year. The company has been developing its business as a supplier of affordable companion animal products to veterinarians, at a time when many pet owners are putting a greater emphasis on the costs associated with their animals’ health. Four qualified veterinary professionals, who between them have more than 20 years experience in practice, have joined the Hertfordshire-based company as Veterinary Business Development Executives. They will work in different regions of the country complementing the work of Lucy Millett VN who took on a similar role covering South East England last spring. Co-founder and Commercial Director of Lintbells John Davies said: “Business from the veterinary sector has been phenomenal and we are delighted to be able to expand our team in this way to meet this unprecedented demand. This is a substantial investment as part of our on-going commitment to our veterinary customers and we feel it’s very important to have an established team specifically supporting the veterinary profession in the UK. “It’s an exciting time for Lintbells as we are launching a new digestive health range including YUMPRO Bioactiv, together with YUMPRO BioActiv Plus which is designed specifically for the veterinary market.” Lintbells’ range of existing products including Yumega Plus, Yumove and YUM Puppy all of which provide vet practices with new opportunities to support their clients with proven affordable health solutions. The new staff are:

• Jo Gibbons who will work with practices in the South West. Jo qualified in Veterinary Nursing Science from the University of the West of England and worked in a veterinary hospital for two years. She is currently studying for a certificate in small animal nutrition.
• Sarah Bennett who will cover the Midlands and Eastern England. Sarah worked in practice for 10 years and taught for two years post qualification. She has recently completed a certificate in exotics.
• Sophie Taylor who will be working in the North West. Sophie spent seven years with the Bath Veterinary Group and has also worked with an online veterinary dispensary. Her background includes nursing and marketing
• Rachel Tomlinson whose area is the North East of England. Rachel has over five years nursing and animal welfare experience, having worked in practice for three years and lectured on animal welfare.

The four new staff will take responsibility for building and maintaining excellent relationships with existing customers, as well as selling products and providing support to practices in their regions. Commenting on her appointment, Sarah Bennett said: “Lintbells is a growing company that’s already made a huge impression in nutritional health. This is an exciting role working with veterinary professionals and I’m really enjoying a new challenge and seeing practices again.” For more information about Lintbells products visit www.lintbells.com. Veterinary practices wishing to find out more about Lintbells products can also contact the head office on 01462 790886 to be put in touch with their regional representative.

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