Tom McCallum

Tom McCallum is a seasoned sales and marketing professional known for his extensive general management experience and proficiency in national accounts. With a strong background in leading, managing, and developing teams, he excels in engaging internal, external, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive business growth and market expansion. Tom is highly skilled at communicating effectively across all levels, from the boardroom to the shop floor, and possesses a talent for quickly grasping and sharing new technical and commercial information.

His expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including National Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Regional & Independent Builders/Timber Merchants, Trade Kitchen Supplies, Lightside Building Products, Timber Products, Laminate, HPL, and veneers, Sheet and Board Products, Doors & Joinery, Retail & Trade, Home Improvement and DIY, FMCG non-food, Consumer Durables, Homewares, and Furniture.

In terms of roles, Tom McCallum is experienced and capable in various key positions such as Sales Director, Marketing Director, Senior Sales and Marketing Management, National Account Management, Business Development, Specification & Technical Sales, General Management, Marketing, and Product and Range Development.

Tom's educational background includes studying Marketing and earning a CIM DipM at Stevenson College, as well as pursuing Business Studies at the University of the West of Scotland.

Previously, Tom held sales positions at Varley Castors and garnered 35 years of experience in sales and marketing management within the building products, furniture, and FMCG sectors.