Kitchen products supplier Waterline has expanded its talent pool with the appointment of Sam Thompson as contract designer.

Providing valuable support to the distributor’s contract customers, Sam will support its regional sales managers with the design of kitchens, bedrooms & home office layouts.

Sam brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She has been in the KBB industry for 19 years, working with retail, merchants, and manufacturers. In her career, Sam has worked with B2B and B2C clients both in-house and in-area sales.

Her training is just as extensive. Sam has untaken industry-related courses, including the ‘kitchen design course’ led by Renee Mascari and completing the FdA in Kitchen Design led by Johnny Grey and Craig Matson.

Sam joins Waterline from Huws Gray, where she managed accounts for building materials nationally. Prior to this, she was a team leader for the national showroom design team at Buildbase, managing and developing business from its national kitchen and bathroom accounts.

Commenting on her new role as Contract Designer for Waterline, Sam said: “I am incredibly excited to have started my journey with Waterline; everyone has been so welcoming and it’s great to join such a brilliant supportive team.

“I am incredibly passionate about KBB design and enjoy working with developers and builders. I’m very much looking forward to applying my prior knowledge to my new position and contributing to the company’s success in the contract department.”

For more information visit www.waterline.co.uk or call 03330 149 149.