Sheffield-based Eclipse Magnetics has promoted Dave Smith to the role of sales director. He joined the Spear and Jackson Group in 2017 as Bowers Group key account and country manager, before being promoted to UK sales manager in 2019. He then transferred over to Eclipse Magnetics in 2020 as senior sales manager.

With over 20 years of sales experience, both in the UK and overseas, Mr Smith brings a strong technical background to the role, as well as proven people and budget management skills.

Steve McAllorum, Eclipse Magnetics managing director, said: “Dave has made a great contribution to the business in the short amount of time he has been with us, and brought significant value to the sales team and has proven to be a great addition to our senior management team.

“Commencing his previous role during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and dealing with the associated challenges, was far from easy. His promotion is fully deserved and I wish him every success in the new role.”