Trimax Mowing Systems has announced the internal promotion of Rikki Bown, formally Southern Area Sales Manager for the UK, to Business Development Manager for the UK and Europe.
The newly established Business Development role comes at an exciting time when the company is growing the brand and advancing their renowned product and service offering.
In his new role Rikki will be ensuring a close connection with customers and business partners, driving new innovations, managing the UK & EU sales teams, and growing the EU business. At the forefront of all of this, he will be customer focused, gaining valuable insights to drive the business forward.
Rikki is a qualified engineer who brings more than 20 years’ of turf and grounds maintenance experience to the role. Rikki started his career working for Rochford Garden Machinery where he gained a great understanding of different types of machinery and customer needs. After twelve years Rikki joined Trimax as a Sales Manager. During this time, he showed incredible commitment to supporting his dealers and providing outstanding customer experiences.
“I am really pleased to be working for one of the most innovative and customer responsive companies in the turf industry,” commented Rikki. “Trimax mowers have a global reputation for their design and engineering qualities, and with the help of our dedicated dealer network, I intend bringing these qualities to the attention of the widest possible audience.”
Chief Executive Officer of Trimax, Michael Sievwright, comments: "I am excited about Rikki's promotion and the value it brings to our customers, partners and business. Rikki knows the market, which will ensure his success in the role. It is great to be able to develop our team members and bring strong practical capability into leadership as we grow."
