Kitchen Things – Trade & Commercial Projects Division

Mark Olliffe

Head of Sales (Commercial & Wholesale)

Mark has worked in the appliance industry since 1990. Mark specializes in delivering strategic support to residential development and project management throughout all touch points.

Mark Roberts

Commercial Sales Manager

Mark has made a name for himself in the commercial realm within the appliances industry since 2015. He relishes new opportunities, both working with existing clients and fostering new relationships. He proudly works with clients from concept to completion.

Robyn Malloy

Senior Business Development Manager

Robyn has been with the business since 2018 and comes from an extensive Hospitality, Events and Relationship Management background. Robyns focus is on relationship management as well as providing the best customer service experience for all of Kitchen things commercial and residential clients.

Jatinder Kumar 

Commercial Business Development Manager - Auckland

With nearly 15 years of experience in the retail sector across the UK and New Zealand, Jatinder brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His extensive background spans 8 years within the appliances industry, fostering a deep understanding of both our proprietary brands and the broader market landscape. Adept at tailoring solutions to align with individual customer preferences, he consistently delivers optimal customer experiences.

Pam Thomas

Designer Business Specialist

Auckland-based, Pam started with us in 1990, working in retail sales and management. Latest being our flagship, the Luxury Collection Showroom in Newmarket. 
 Now as our Designer Business Specialist, she manages and grows our Designer and Architect relationship within the business.
She is very passionate about the industry and loves to use her vast knowledge and experience to help find the perfect solution for our industry specialists and their clients.   

Mark Jolly

Commercial Business Development Manager - Waikato & Tauranga Regions

Mark became involved in the Commercial sector in Tauranga when branch was opened there in 2016. Mark comes from a building background as a qualified Architectural Draughtsman with extensive experience in sales from working previously in retail sales in both Kitchen Things Hamilton and Tauranga.

Paul Filer

Commercial Business Development Manager - Lower North Island Region

Paul had worked with Kitchen Things Retail as a Regional Manager for 3 years before joining the growing Commercial sector back in 2019.

He is an expert on the wide selection of brands we support and supply, and is now enjoying supporting the growing commercial market across the Central NZ region. He works with builders, developers, GHB and all commercial clients.

Steve Brownlow

Commercial Business Development Manager - Southern Region (Timaru North)

Based in Christchurch Steve has now been involved in the appliance industry since 1982 gaining both knowledge and experience from Europe and New Zealand .

Steve prides himself on being able to find the solutions and answers that his clients require in this fast-paced business and at the same time building great relationships and offering the best service to surpass customer expectations.

Nature Chen - 陳建慶

Commercial Business Development Manager - Auckland

More than 10 years experience in appliances industry both retail and commercial sectors. Exceptional product knowledge. Always devoted to offer the best services and solutions to meet customer's expectations. Auckland based.

Jason Bezett

Commercial Business Development Manager - Otago & Southland

Although new to the appliance industry, Jason has experience in sales, relationship and account management experience in the construction, finance and energy industries since 1998. Jason’s communication and problem solving skills, ensures the best possible outcome is achieved for his customers.

Kathy Xing - 邢海云

Commercial Business Development Manager - Auckland

Kathy Xing has been with the Jones Family Business for four years and is extremely dedicated to what she does. Kathy specialises in taking great care of the Asian/Chinese market and providing tailored solutions for her mainly Auckland based customers.

Daniel Tan

Commercial Business Development Manager - Waikato Region

Daniel has over 20 years experience in the Appliance Sales Industry and has specialized in the Commercial Sales Industry for over 10 years. Based in Hamilton, he works closely with Local Builders, Developers, Group Home Builders and their clients in the Waikato area.