Following the recent purchase of Shruti, and the launch of a new publishing imprint Ice House Books, Half Moon Bay has increased and strengthened its UK team to expand and enhance its relationships with retailers across all three of its divisions.
Lucy Earing has been appointed as national account manager, working across the key accounts team, with Tracy Blight joining the field sales team where she will be working across the South West region.
Prior to taking up her position with the company, Lucy held a similar position at Talking Tables and recruitment agency I Love My Job in London. She brings a wide range of industry experience to the role and will be working closely with Half Moon Bay’s key accounts. Having previously worked as part of Half Moon Bay’s sales team for seven years, she is re-joining the company.
Tracy meanwhile, will be working closely with Half Moon Bay’s independent customer base across the South West and South Wales regions. She joins the team with 15 years’ experience in the gifts Industry having worked in similar roles at Enesco and Heaven Sends. The company believes that her breadth of experience will help to grow business in the region and maximise customer account potential.
Top Ben Craddock, sales manager at Half Moon Bay, is shown on the company’s stand at Home & Gift, Harrogate, in July.