Deakin and Francis Appoints Business Development Manager

31 May 2022

Mark Riddle has joined Deakin and Francis as Business Development Manager.

The initial focus for the role will be working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand and identify new corporate clients.

Credited with trebling UK sales at the Danish silver brand Sif Jakobs Jewellery over the last 3.5 years and winning a ‘Professional Jeweller’ Market Mover Power List accreditation in 2019 in the process, Riddle relishes the opportunity to lead the sales drive for England’s oldest jewellery manufacturer. Previously leading equally impressive sales growth with UK manufacturers including Dartington Crystal, Waterford Wedgwood, Denby Pottery, Grants of Dalvey and Ortak Jewellery, Riddle is a veteran of branded jewellery and luxury goods sales channels.

He says, 

I have been fortunate indeed to work for leading UK manufacturers and inspiring UK retailers over the last 30+ years. Post Brexit, it is a truly great feeling to be working with a UK manufacturer again and in the iconic and world famous Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.

Established in 1786, Deakin and Francis produce luxury cufflinks of the highest quality, hand-stamped signet rings featuring Single Mine Origin gold (SMO), men’s sterling silver accessories and ladies’ fine hand-set jewellery.

Bespoke manufacturers for some of the world’s leading luxury brands, high society clients and corporate accounts, services available at the House of Deakin and Francis also include hand-engraving and vitreous enamelling.

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