JohnIt is now 15 months since East Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions announced its Management Buy Out.
During the previous year, the company had relocated to a 65,000 sq.ft. site at Kinetic 45 in Newmarket Lane and rebranded, investing over £1 million to streamline its operations and put a new fleet on the road.
Investment has continued, in both systems, software and people, with the new round of recruitment which began over a year ago already paying dividends.
“We continue to offer a consultative approach and, through innovation, help to steer our customers towards using the most sustainable packaging options for their businesses,” says Fenton Packaging Solutions Managing Partner of Sales Development, Chris Warren. “Our recent investments in systems has improved the customer experience, as well as delivering major gains in carbon footprint reduction for our business and our clients.”
One of the company’s newest recruits is North East Sales Manager Lewis Branton, who joined the business straight from university in July 2023. We caught up with Lewis to discover more.
“I joined Fenton Packaging Solutions a little more than a year ago. Having studied Business Management at university, it seemed an unmissable opportunity to join such a rapidly growing company in the role of office-based sales manager covering the North East region,” says Lewis.
“I live in Leeds and being office-based makes my job easier as all the information I need, and the relevant team members I need to talk to are on the spot.
“I’m part of a new young team and we complement perfectly the long-term experience of the managers and some of the team members who have been with the business for over 20 years.
“Lewis is one of several new team members and a great example of our approach to the future of the business.” says Managing Partner of Finance, Sharon Dakin. “He joined Fenton Packaging Solutions straight from university and has grown into his current role really quickly.
“We currently employ around 40 full-time staff members, and the blend of new and experienced people has created a great dynamic. Investing in the new and updated software systems to better manage the business will also help us attract even more young talent.”
