Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has confirmed the recruitment of Mark Smith as Agricultural Sales Director (East). Mark had previously spent 27 years working for John Deere Ltd. at Langar, latterly as Strategic Account Manager for UK & Ireland.
The announcement follows recent news from TAG regarding significant expansion into Shropshire after the decision by Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) to resign the John Deere franchise. TAGs new 40,000 sq ft depot at Allscott nr Telford is due to fully open in March 2023.
TAG was formed in 2012 when two long standing John Deere dealerships, Alexander & Duncan and Chris Tallis Farm Machinery, joined forces. The company traces its roots back to 1912 and has been supporting farming businesses in the West Midlands for over 100 years, with 56 years as John Deere agents. Currently operating four depots in the West Midlands and Wales at Evesham, Kemble, Leominster and Narberth, TAG also has plans to open an additional site near Lampeter in Spring this year. Employing a team of 150, including skilled after-sales teams and experienced sales representatives, TAG has a comprehensive range of other machinery partners including Kramer, Pottinger, Sumo, Pichon, Shelbourne Reynolds, Sulky, AW & Bailey Trailers and many more.
Ben Tallis, TAG Managing Director, said: “We have plans to double our turnover to £120m within four years. This appointment illustrates the ambition of the company and our desire to recruit first class people to help drive this journey.
“Simon and I have known Mark for over 20 years. His strong relationships, extensive knowledge of the Agricultural industry and exceptional product knowledge make him the ideal person to help TAG deliver its next stage of continued growth.”
Mark Smith, said: “TAG has a phenomenal reputation and is at an exciting point in its expansion. I look forward to working with the team to help take the company from strength to strength”
