Aug 21, 2012

Frank Davis Promoted to Midwest-CBK Vice President of Sales

MVP Group International, leading designer and manufacturer of Midwest-CBK, Colonial Candle and Everybody’s Ayurveda brands, has promoted Frank Davis to vice president of sales. Davis has been with Midwest-CBK and Colonial Candle for 12 years, serving as director of sales over the past seven years. In his new role, Davis will lead the sales team serving national accounts, as well as continue his role leading the sales team serving the premium independent retail channel.

“I’m looking forward to assuming leadership of the national account business and continuing the momentum that has been built,” says Davis. “We have entered a new era in terms of product design and innovation and I look forward to partnering with our customers and sales team to explore new opportunities.”

Davis joined Midwest-CBK as the southeast regional manager in 2000, and was twice named Midwest-CBK Regional Manager of the Year for his leadership and sales performance. He was promoted to director of sales in 2005 and played an integral role in merging the sales teams of Midwest and CBK. Davis has a bachelor of arts degree in finance and marketing from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining Midwest-CBK, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Banan Appeal, a family-owned ceramic gift company.

“For the past 12 years, Frank has been a major influence and driver for our sales division” says Scott Wehrs, president of Midwest-CBK. “His passion, knowledge and leadership skills will serve our customers well and provides a strong footing for our sales team.”

Davis will continue to be based in Midwest-CBK’s Cannon Falls, Minn., office.

About Midwest-CBK
Midwest-CBK, a national design leader in holiday, gifts for home, garden and giving, is proud to bring independent retailers more Design, Style and Sparkle than ever before, through exclusive designs and best-selling formats. New introductions feature excellent prices and terms designed to boost your margins; an experienced, dedicated sales team to assist you at the store level; award-winning display ideas; a drop ship program to provide incremental décor sales; and a website providing 24/7 access to account history and online ordering. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Midwest-CBK parent company MVP Group International designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of holiday, seasonal and everyday gifts and decor, and candles and home fragrance products under the Colonial Candle® brand, as well as Ayurvedic lifestyle products from Everybody’s Ayurveda. Please call 800-394-4225, visit www.mwcbk.comor contact your local Midwest-CBK account manager for more information, to request a catalog or to locate a showroom near you.