Mike Hatch

Regional Manager @Bollé Safety

US

Manufacturing eye protection solutions and therapies, complying with European standards.• Managed distributor accounts in PPE marketing to expand and maximise market share in Safety Eyewear.• Achieved overall team targets in 2019and 2020 of £90M and £100M, with average annual growth of 10% above target.• Negotiated numerous contracts with new distributors in niche markets such as oil & gas and nuclear energy.• Frequently called on to assist colleagues in other parts of the UK, regularly taking part in Pre-bid presentations. • Covered a significant sales area from South Yorkshire and Lancashire up to the Borders.• Adeptly promoted eyewear to prospects, closed sales and passed clients to appropriate distributors to supply items.• Specified products, offered solutions to end users and professional support to distributor representatives.• Worked with distributors including Bunzl, Cromwell, Romar, Deltawaite, Caswells, Arco, Rexel, NHS regional contracts.• Kept abreast of EN166 European ruling modifications and delivered refresh presentations.