Richard Coles

Richard Coles is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and business development within the plumbing and bathroom industries. Currently serving as the Showroom and Bathroom Business Development Manager at Plumbase since March 2016, Richard specializes in sales management, showroom and bathroom development, and performance management, overseeing operations and leading a national team of showroom managers. Prior to this role, Richard held the position of Showrooms Operations Manager at Grafton Group plc, where responsibilities included sales development, recruitment, and organizational performance. Richard's career also spans various roles at Buildbase, where significant achievements included category management and sales development across multiple product lines. Richard's foundational experience began at Sharpe & Fisher, where initial roles focused on sales management and customer service in plumbing and heating.