LEICESTER: Mark Lythall, a sales representative at PTS Workington has been crowned the merchant's 'Salesperson of the Year'.

LEICESTER: Mark Lythall, a sales representative at PTS Workington has been crowned the merchant's 'Salesperson of the Year'.

Mr Lythall won the internal award for his “impressive sales record and budget figures”, as well as customer recognition of his “continued enthusiasm and excellent service”.

He said: “I joined PTS three years ago as a trade counter assistant and I've worked hard to progress and establish myself in sales after starting this new role 18 months ago.

“Being a sales representative means I get to meet new people every day and visit my long-standing customers who I now count as friends - I don't think you can ask for anything better in a job!"