Meet the Bonomi Sales & Purchasing Team
At Bonomi UK, our Sales and Purchasing team is central to the smooth running of the business—connecting customer needs with the right products, ensuring availability, and delivering excellent service from enquiry to delivery. Every order, supplier relationship, and customer conversation is supported by a team of skilled professionals who combine industry knowledge with a proactive and customer-first approach.
In this feature, we’re shining a light on the individuals who keep everything moving behind the scenes. Get to know the team behind the emails, calls, and purchase orders—what motivates them, what they enjoy most about their roles, and how they spend their time away from the desk.
Julie Grills – Sales Office Coordinator
Julie has worked for Bonomi for 10 years and has over 30 years of experience in sales and administration, with additional background in marketing. She is a versatile team member; her role means she handles several tasks, including processing customer orders, answering calls, managing general work orders, purchasing and general admin duties. Julie’s ability to juggle multiple responsibilities ensures the sales and purchasing department runs seamlessly.
Julie loves the team spirit at Bonomi and values the friendships shared among her colleagues. Outside of work, Julie enjoys staying active, walking her dog, attending Zumba classes, and running.
Melanie Ryder – Sales Office Administrator
Melanie, known as Mel by the team, has been a valuable member of the Bonomi team for 8 years. She brings her wealth of experience from various office-based roles, especially in sales and customer service positions. She is responsible for processing roles, handling customer queries over the phone, and raising purchase orders to support the wider team.
What Mel enjoys most about her role is the close-knit, friendly team she works with. Beyond the workplace, Mel enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book, and occasionally playing darts – a hobby she once played more regularly.
Kimberley Howick – Sales Coordinator
Kimberley, also known as Kim, joined Bonomi around 2 years ago and has quickly become a key part of the sales and purchasing team. Her daily responsibilities include processing customer orders, handling phone enquiries, providing quotes on pricing and delivery, and managing returns to ensure a smooth customer experience.
Kim enjoys the fast-paced nature of her role and thrives on the variety each day brings—there’s never a dull moment. Outside of work, she spends quality time with her family, husband, and children. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and gaming.
Mary Bryson – Sales & Marketing Support
Mary Bryson has been with Bonomi UK for over 13 years, supporting the sales and marketing team with a wealth of admin experience and a keen eye for detail. Though her role has evolved over the years, she remains a vital link in the quoting process—transferring data into CRM, communicating with the sales team, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
With a background in secretarial and administrative work spanning several decades, Mary’s experience is rooted in practical, on-the-job learning. Mary enjoys the camaraderie and friendly working environment at Bonomi, where she feels part of the family despite working part-time. Outside of work, she’s a self-proclaimed gym enthusiast enjoys walking, cycling, and travelling—with recent adventures in Mexico and a much-anticipated annual trip to Cornwall. She’s also looking forward to a potential getaway to Greece later this year.
Together, the Sales & Purchasing team at Bonomi UK ensures that customers receive not only high-quality products, but also the reliable, friendly service the company is known for.
