Batemans, the family brewer based in Lincolnshire, has appointed Andy Edwards as its new Sales Director.Andy Edwards joined Batemans this month, and brings over 18 years of experience in the beer industry to the role. He has previously worked for businesses including SABMiller, Molson Coors and Heineken, across sales marketing and purchasing roles.Andy’s focus will be on maximising the sales of Batemans’ own beers in the national and free trade areas. He will strive to build on the achievements of the classic beers; XB, XXXB, Yella Belly Gold and Black & White, and also look to develop a successful seasonal range for 2015.
Stuart Bateman, Managing Director of Batemans, commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Andy to the Batemans family. He brings with him considerable industry experience which we’re sure will help him to further develop the sales of our beers across the country. It’s been a great year for Batemans and we’re looking forward to working with Andy to make 2015 even better!”
Andy added: “I’ve worked in the beer industry for many years and have always been passionate about Britain’s family brewers, who make our country’s rich pub heritage world famous. I’m hugely excited about growing and developing the business at Batemans; it offers a range of delicious beers, both firm favourites and seasonal specials, which present real opportunities for pup operators.”
For more information about Batemans, please visit http://www.bateman.co.
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About Batemans
Batemans is a family brewer based in Lincolnshire, England. It has brewed beer from its Brewery in Wainfleet since 1874, and has nearly 70 pubs in its estate, predominately based in Lincolnshire, Derbyshire Dales and Norfolk. Batemans brews five permanent cask beers, as well as a range of seasonal and speciality beers. It offers a wide selection of bottled beers, which are available to buy online and in supermarkets across the UK.For all Batemans press enquiries please contact:
Sarah Featley, elliotts
T: 01296 714745 e: sarah@elliottsagency.com
25th September 2014