IN THE HOTSEAT: Mark Hedge, Barnes & Mullins

Newly entrusted with the Peavey brand name in the UK, now managed by Barnes & Mullins, Mark Hedge is in the hotseat this week…

Name: Mark Hedge

Job Title: Peavey Product Specialist for Barnes & Mullins

What does that involve?   Supporting B&M’s Area sales managers, re-establishing the Peavey brand and setting up Peavey Sound Reinforcement retailers. 

What’s the secret to sales? Do what you say you are going to do. Look after customers, offer great service and knowledge to help them sell the correct product which in turn helps their business grow.

The best thing about working for Peavey/B&M?  The people.

And the worst? N/A

If you had a band (or if, in fact, you actually do) what would it be called? I’ve played in a few bands. From 1991 – 1996 I played guitar in a function band called Denim. Good days!

Pick three Desert Island Discs… Sarah Smile, (Hall & Oates); Let’s Stay Together (Al Green); Rosanna (Toto) ideal laid back music for a Desert Island

If you had a golden rule, what would it be? Listen to your customers, understand their requirements then sell the correct products. 

What was the last thing you bought in a music store? Boss TU10 Clip On Tuner

Ever had a job outside the industry? If so, what? Always worked within our trade

Best advice you’ve ever been given? I always take advice onboard but Prefer to work things out myself.        

Worst? As above.

What will be your epitath? Let’s hope it’s this is the guy, along with great support, who put Peavey back on the map in UK….Lol! (Not a bad Bloke)

Er…right. Do you do Twitter? If so how do we follow you? No…but I probably should