Parfetts launches management development scheme

Pictured: (left to right) Jonathan Webb, Jack Seddon, Denxel Osarenmwinda, Michael Whalley.

Parfetts has launched a management development scheme that will see apprentices complete 16 weeks in key departments across the business over two years.

The first four trainees come from backgrounds that range from law to construction and hospitality, and they will spend the first two weeks focused on getting a basic understanding of the business by spending time in each depot, retail, and all departments within Head Office.

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Guy Swindell, joint managing director of Parfetts, said:  “Parfetts growth is driven by its people and culture. Traditionally, we have always promoted from within where possible and provided training to ensure people are equipped to do well. As the business continues to grow, it is clear that we need to diversify our talent pool and develop the next generation of talent, and I’m confident that we’ve developed a scheme that will provide a best in class experience for these young people. We’ve called the scheme the Limitless Programme because we believe the depth and breadth of the training will equip the participants for a thriving career in the wholesale sector.”

Louise Slater, head of HR and compliance at Parfetts, added: “We’ve put a lot of thought into structuring the programme to develop our young talent. The selection process was rigorous and workshop based to ensure that we are recruiting the right set of skills.”

The first four trainees will be Denxel Osarenmwinda from Manchester, Jonathan Webb from Liverpool, Michael Whalley and Jack Seddon, both from Southport.

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Paul Hill is the Editor of Better Wholesaling. He can be found on Twitter at @BW_PaulHill, or contacted via paul.hill@newtrade.co.uk and 07960935659.

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