Ogilvie Fleet is working to develop new business in the south of England under a new appointment.

Mark Beattie, business development manager at Ogilvie

Mark Beattie has joined its sales team as business development manager, tasked with expanding Ogilvie’s new client opportunities and developing new business going into the future.

He will focus on the M4/M3 Corridor as well as down to the south coast, incorporating Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey and Oxfordshire, and supported by a dedicated customer service executive and reporting to director of sales, Jo Clark.

Beattie brings more than a decade of automotive sector experience, including work on commercial vehicle hire at Northgate and seven years helping develop new contract hire business at Venson.

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.”

Jo Clark, Ogilvie fleet director of sales, added: “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.”

Ogilvie is also planning to expand its sales team further and is seeking applicants with a track record in contract hire new business sales.