Joe Rushworth promoted to sales manager, and Helen Webb hired after short toy industry break.

Joe Rushworth has embarked on new role as UK and Ireland sales manager.

Joe commented: “After five years at Marbel as Northern, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland sales rep I am looking forward to the challenges of my new role as sales manager within the company, especially with all the exciting changes going on. Hape has acquired Marbel, and I am looking to build on all the good work Marbel has done in the UK and Ireland since 2002.”

Meanwhile, Helen Webb has returned to the toy industry after a short stint away as Marbel’s new sales representative and national education sales manager. Previously she had over 13 years’ experience with Playmobil.

Helen has plenty of experience of working in the toy industry. She has strong relationships with Marbel’s existing customer base whilst having great contacts that she is looking to introduce to Marbel. Marbel states that Helen “is excited to start work and is looking forward being part of a strong team that represents great brands.”