Quebec City, Canada, March 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Derby Building Products Inc., manufacturer of the Tando® and Novik® brands of exterior cladding, announces Tom Sandstrom as Territory Sales Manager - Midwest Region. In this new role, Sandstrom will be responsible for managing and driving profitable sales growth through effective selling and building relationships within all Home Improvement Retail accounts.
With more than 19 years of experience in the Home Improvement Retail (HIR) channel, Sandstrom was most recently served as Regional Sales Manager for AGT Products Inc./DRIcore for 11 years. Sandstrom has experience at both the corporate and regional levels where he interfaced with corporate merchants, regional merchandise managers, district managers, store managers and store associates with various HIR Channel customers. Additionally, Sandstrom has experience with a third-party service group where he managed ten district managers and more than 50 sales reps to complete store re-sets, enhance shelf space and execute in-store events.
“Building relationships, driving leading brands and merchandising to exceed customer goals are key elements Tom will bring to his new role making him a perfect fit for Derby Building Products,” said Mark Schlagheck, Derby’s Vice President of Retail Sales. “The depth of his retail experience will help take the Novik brand to new levels throughout the channel.”
Sandstrom resides in North Aurora, IL, with his partner Nancy of 15 years and their dog Rocco.
To learn more about NovikStone and NovikShake, visit www.novik.com. To learn more about pro brands TandoStone and TandoShake, visit www.tandobp.com.
About Derby Building Products
Derby Building Products, the leading manufacturer of innovative exterior stone and shake continually redefines these categories for the new construction, replacement, and remodeling markets under the Tando® and Novik® brands. As proven solutions designed to complement mixed material applications, both brands offer unmatched installation benefits and superior performance. The Tando brand is marketed to the builder and pro contractor markets, while Novik is a vinyl siding complement as well as a DIY-focused brand in the home improvement retail channel. All Derby products are impervious to moisture, easy to install, and perfect for mixed material style trends. Derby Building Products operates manufacturing facilities in Quebec, Canada and Miami, FL.
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