Ogilvie Fleet continues to expand its team with the appointment of Mark Beattie as Business Development Manager.

Mark will be tasked with expanding Ogilvie’s new client opportunities and developing that new business going into the future.

Supported by a dedicated Customer Service Executive and reporting to Director of Sales, Jo Clark, Mark will focus on the M4/M3 Corridor as well as down to the south coast, incorporating Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Industry experience

Mark initially cut his business development teeth working for Mars Inc for 15 years before moving into the automotive sector. Now an industry stalwart, he has over a decade of experience covering his time with Northgate working on commercial vehicle hire, and seven years helping develop new contract hire business at Venson.

Mark Beattie commented: “Ogilvie’s investment in tech-led solutions is extremely appealing as I am passionate about the importance of technology in efficient modern fleets. Ogilvie has strong growth ambitions and a proven track record which gives me great confidence in my new position. This is an exciting challenge and I really like having a competitive role in the market. My personal motto is ‘grow, gain, retain’, and that’s exactly what I aim to help Ogilvie do.”

Business growth in the South

Jo Clark, Ogilvie Fleet Director of Sales, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to the Team.  We have seen strong new business growth over the last few years, and Mark’s previous success in winning new business, alongside his extensive experience in our industry, will play an important role in our continued development.  We have plans to expand our Sales Team further and if, like Mark, you have a proven track record in contract hire new business sales gained within an FN50 leasing company and would like to be part of our continued success –  we would love to hear from you.”

More information about joining the Ogilvie Group can be found at www.ogilvie.co.uk/careers