James Parr is the latest recruit to Smart Solar, joining the company as national accounts manager.
Mr Parr has over 18 years' experience in the garden industry, both as a retailer and as a supplier, having developed specialist expertise of selling into the garden retail market, specifically within garden centres and large independent groups.

Paul Knott, Smart Solar's sales director, commented: "James has joined us at a pivotal time in our growth and will play a key role in developing new business with our garden centre partners. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry will be an invaluable addition to our expanding sales team."

Mr Parr added: "The fact that Smart Solar launched over 50 new products at Glee is proof of their intention to invest heavily in product design and development and I'm really looking forward to selling them."