Ring announces new Area Sales Manager

Colin McCourt has recently joined Ring Automotive and will be primarily managing accounts on the island of Ireland, looking after both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, seeking out new opportunities for business development and growth and arranging workouts with customers.

Colin has more than 20 years experience in the aftermarket, including previous roles with Forte Lubricants, Magowan Tyres, Würth Ireland and Charles Hurst.

Colin commented on the perception he had of Ring before joining the company: “I had seen the Ring product in loads of motor factors, and when I asked about it, I always got a positive response. Also, Ring has invested heavily in workout vans, kitted out with its best selling products, available to our customers for trade shows and workouts. When I saw those vans, I knew I wanted to be a part of the company, as these tools make my job a lot easier. I also like the idea of being part of a worldwide company like OSRAM.”

He furthered explained what he likes about working at Ring: “I really like the company’s innovation. Ring is not afraid to take risks, even if they don’t pay off all the time, be that in products, or people or indeed new ways of selling. I really enjoy that fact that I’m part of an organisation that is open to new ideas and will act on them if it believes it may be a success. Also, our product offering and quality for our price point really separates us from our competitors.”

When asked about what he enjoys about his job role, he said: “I love the variety. Most of my time is spent on the road, however there are times I need to work from home. We do a lot of trade shows which is new to me, as well as spending a fair amount of time at the head office in Leeds.”