Plant pot innovator, elho, unveils new sales force to drive company growth and revenue

Plant pot innovator elho has welcomed four new sales representatives to its UK team, marking a refreshed and refocused approach ahead of the 2024/2025 season.

The newly appointed sales force will play a pivotal role in growing the B Corp’s presence in the market, fostering customer relationships, building strategic partnerships and driving revenue.

Jonathon Holden returns to elho as area sales manager for the North West and North East regions, having previously worked as sales representative at the company for over four years previously and since expanding his expertise at gardening tools brand, AMES.

Matthew Young, formerly of the garden tools manufacturer Fiskars, will take on the role of area sales manager for the East of England and Midlands area, while new sales representative Gary Boulton brings an extensive knowledge of the category, having previously worked at the likes of Mr Fothergill’s and Apta Pottery.

Looking after the South West, Andy Harding will work as an agent for elho, having previously held the position of account manager and since gaining several years of further industry experience at Gardman and WHM Pet Group.

David Nicholson, UK, NEU & ROW sales manager for elho, commented: “We’re excited to introduce our new UK sales team members and welcome them to the elho family. Their diverse backgrounds and proven track records in sales and customer service make them invaluable additions to our team, and they each have a breadth of experience in our sector that I’m sure will be of benefit to our trade partners and relationships.

“At elho, we are always innovating and expanding our product portfolio to provide retailers with a wide range of sustainable and stylish collections, and I’m sure that their combined expertise and passion will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional service while driving revenue.”

Offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor innovations, elho products are available in major garden centres and retail chains across the country including Dobbies, Blue Diamond, Hillier Garden Centres and Nottcutts Garden Centres.

All elho products are now made from 100 percent recycled materials using renewable energy, including that generated by elho’s own wind turbine located at its headquarters in Tilburg, Holland.

To find out more about elho visit www.elho.com or to discuss stocking the brand, contact your area sales manager:

Andy Harding | andyhardingsales@hotmail.com | Mobile: 07824 975463

Gary Boulton | gary.boulton@elho.nl | Mobile: 07760 942210

Matthew Young | matthew.young@elho.nl | Mobile: 07990 850207

Jonathon Holden | jonathon.holden@elho.nl | Mobile: 08990 746979

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Editors notes

elho is a plant pot innovator on a mission to inspire as many people as possible to surround themselves with greenery and nature. It does this through creating beautiful, sustainable plant pots and accessories, both for inside the home and for outdoor spaces, whether you have a garden, patio or balcony. Designed to make plant care easy and accessible for everyone, its wide range of products feature clever innovations, such as built-in water reservoirs and invisible wheels, and are created with style at the forefront.

The family business was founded in 1964 and since 2019 elho is proud to call itself a B Corp. As of January 2024, all of its products are made from 100% recycled plastic using wind energy, and are 100% recyclable. In addition, elho has an A-class TÜV certification for the use of recycled plastic.