Adshel NZ hires Mark Banbrook as group sales manager + Sarah Cowie joins as account manager

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Sarah Cowie and Mark Banbrook (1).jpgAdshel NZ has announced the appointment of two new staff members to its Auckland sales team, Mark Banbrook and Sarah Cowie.

As Christie Tanner, Adshel’s Auckland group sales manager enters her final weeks before heading off on maternity leave, digital sales expert Mark Banbrook steps into the coveted role.

Banbrook joins Adshel from Mediaworks where he was general manager of digital direct, bringing a wealth of invaluable digital sales experience from across multiple media disciplines including television, radio and magazines.

Says Banbrook, who has been with Adshel since December 2017: “I have been working closely with Christie and the fantastic Adshel team over the past two months, and look forward to stepping into the role of Auckland group sales manager this year, particularly during what is an exciting digital growth trajectory for Adshel. I also wish Christie all the best on becoming a mother.”

Says Ben Gibb, sales and marketing director, Adshel: “We are extremely pleased and excited for Christie becoming a mother, a role we know she will be a natural at. While we will miss Christie greatly, we are delighted to have Mark on board. Mark is very well regarded and connected in the industry and his strong digital background aligns well with our future ambitions.

“2018 will see us continuing with our growth aspirations and, on-boarding top-notch talent to add to the team will help us continue to provide outstanding service to our clients.”

Building on Adshel’s 2017 growth, it has also bolstered the core sales team with the appointment of Sarah Cowie as account manager, bringing the Auckland sales team to full capacity.

Cowie joins Adshel from Sky Media, London, where she held sales roles that saw her responsible for key high-profile agency relationships, sponsorship agreements and campaign project management.

Says Cowie: “I am so over-joyed to come home to New Zealand to be part of an amazing team. The growth Adshel has experienced has been phenomenal and I can’t wait to contribute to that success.”

Of Cowie, Tanner says: “Sarah’s smart approach and strategic thinking will add a new dynamic to the Auckland sales team, coupled with her valuable overseas experience and knowledge of the out-of-home market we’re very pleased to welcome a person of this calibre.”