Shakespeare®, the world leader in antenna design and material solutions, announces two promotions for Dave Manasseh and Frankie Mckenna, alongside a recruitment drive for a newly available position – Shakespeare® Industrial Products Sales Representative.
Dave Manasseh, Shakespeare® Marine International Sales Manager is promoted to Shakespeare® Industrial and Antenna Sales Manager. Dave, who has been with Shakespeare® for 30 years this year, brings a strong commercial background with decades of experience developing Shakespeare®’s global distributor network and delivering record-breaking results for the marine antenna division of the business. Dave will be assuming Frazer Thomson’s role, Shakespeare® Monofilament Sales Manager for Europe and Asia, following Frazer’s retirement on 31st March 2025 after six years of dedicated service.
Gary Walsh, Shakespeare® General Manager, comments, “Dave is incredibly passionate with an impressive track-record of sales growth and world-wide expansion for Shakespeare® Marine. I am confident Dave will continue to provide the high level of customer service he dedicates to his Marine partners and clients, to our Monofilament customers. Congratulations Dave; a well-deserved promotion and exciting times ahead for Shakespeare®.”
Dave adds “I am looking forward to applying my experience across the global marine industry to the international material solutions sector. In my new role, I will be responsible for global expansion of our valued distributor network, with plans to grow into further regions across the world. I’m excited to learn more about clients’ needs and ensure a seamless transition for our material solutions customers”
Frankie Mckenna, Shakespeare® Marine Antenna Customer Service Representative, also receives a promotion to Shakespeare® European Sales Representative. Frankie will be supporting Dave in his new role, taking on responsibility for commercial relationships and distributors of Shakespeare® products across the European marine industry to strengthen market presence.
Frankie says, “I am delighted to be promoted to Shakespeare® European Sales Representative after nine years with the company this year. I look forward to meeting our valued partners, distributors and customers – new and existing – across the marine industry in Europe.”
Shakespeare® is open for recruitment with a current job vacancy for an Industrial Products Sales Representative, to help support the team following sustained growth globally. Additionally, the recruit will be helping to identify, develop and commercialise new accounts and identify product application opportunities.
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