BLOC strengthens Member Support
Working alongside existing Business Development Managers, Callum will help members identify opportunities to grow their businesses, improve profitability and make the most of their BLOC membership. This will include developing joint business plans and connecting members with specialist expertise across BLOC's services, from procurement and marketing to AI, technology, sustainability and business strategy.
Alex Stone, Sales Director at BLOC Group, comments: "Now that we're a year into the formation of BLOC, we're seeing the benefits of bringing together a much broader range of services, solutions and supplier relationships. It was important that we evolved our member support to reflect this and ensure businesses can access the expertise they need.
"I'm delighted that Callum has taken on this role. Alongside our traditional BDM support, it gives us a well-rounded approach. Our BDMs continue to provide that important buying group relationship and day-to-day contact, while Callum can take a wider view of each business and identify where additional BLOC expertise could make a difference – whether that's through a BLOC Audit, Kascaid marketing, our Weaver sustainability programme or AI implementation as examples.
"Ultimately, it's about helping members spot opportunities, address challenges and find new ways to reduce costs and improve profitability."
Callum brings experience across marketing and business development, with his understanding of the sector complemented by his wider industry involvement as Chair of the BOSS Federation's Leaders of the Future (LOTF) Committee.
Callum North, Membership Growth Manager, adds: "I'm really excited to be starting this role. Coming up to five years in the industry, I've seen a huge amount of change and have had to keep adapting along the way. That's exactly what I want to help members do: grow, scale and get the most out of everything BLOC has to offer.
"I've loved spending more time with members over the last two years in my BDM role and want to build on those relationships by really understanding their businesses – what's working, the challenges they're facing and where we can make a difference. We've already worked on some exciting projects to support member growth, and I'm looking forward to building on that and taking it even further."
For further information visit www.bloc-group.co.uk
