A FORMER footballer who used to train with Manchester United will be trying to hit targets of a different kind now he leads the sales team of a Wiltshire glazing firm.

Mike Ogden, 32, who was an Old Trafford prospect as a boy, is now sales executive and development manager at DL Windows, as the company prepares to launch an expansion plan.

Mr Ogden signed for Bradford City and Stockport County before training to become a personal trainer and relocating to Wiltshire.

After a spell working as a successful PT, he became assistant club manager at Combe Grove Manor Country Club, going on to become spa manager at Bowood, Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in 2009.

“I bring a wealth of knowledge in dealing with all types of customers, business management and a strong sales track record in achieving budgeted targets, year on year, for the past seven years,” he said.

“DL Windows are gaining an improved unique customer service, a can-do attitude and a product that is recognised as the best in the market. We will be one step ahead of our competitors, and by doing this we will be transparent in our approach in all areas.

“With a strong foundation, a team of unique professionals and a transparent approach, DL Windows will be transformed with my direction.”

Mr Ogden arrives as DL Windows, formed nearly 50 years ago, moves from its Chippenham base to larger premises on the Porte Marsh Industrial Estate in Calne.

The company will retain a presence in Chippenham, with plans to open a new show site in the town centre before the year’s end, with a further showroom opening in Yeovil – home of sister company DL Group.

Managing director Malcolm Lyus said: “Mike has been employed to improve the quality of our service to our customers, retrain the office sales force and to take DL Windows to the next level – whilst also leading the windows and doors sales force.”

He joins fellow new recruit Robin Winter, who recently joined the team as a sales executive.

Mr Lyus said: “Robin has been recruited to head up and develop the conservatory side of the business. He brings with him a great deal of experience in the sector to spearhead the retail of our market-leading products.”

For more information on DL Windows visit dl-windows.co.uk