THEY say diamonds are a girl’s best friend – and that’s certainly the case for Kathryn Taylor who’s invested in a sparkling new ring after being awarded Redrow’s Yorkshire Sales Consultant of the Year.

The 42-year-old mother of one won treated herself after picking up the coveted title after less than two years in the job.

Said Kathryn, from Wakefield: “I used to work in the print and direct mail industry until I was 40 when I decided I fancied a change – and I feel like I’ve finally got the job I was meant to do.  I love it.

“I love the interaction with the customers and building a relationship with them as they go on their journey and, of course, seeing them happily move in to their brand-new home at the end of it.  Helping people to make the right choice for them is so rewarding.”

Kathryn has been presented with a framed certificate and a cash prize, with which she has already bought a diamond solitaire ring and a chair for her lounge.

The award-winning sales consultant trained at Redrow’s Lancaster Mews development in York before moving to The Hawthorns, in Leeds, in June last year.

With three and four-bedroom homes from the developer’s Heritage Collection currently available from £294,950, The Hawthorns is situated five miles to the north east of Leeds city centre, just off the main ring road.

Perfectly placed to offer everything a vibrant city has to offer it nevertheless is a leafy area on the edge of open Yorkshire countryside. Ideal for families it has excellent commuter links and a superb selection of local schools within easy reach.

“The Hawthorns is in a real up-and-coming area,” added Kathryn. “It’s a beautiful development, so close to the city centre while having lovely woodland surroundings and, of course, it boasts superb homes. I am a great ambassador for Redrow because I believe in them and the product.”

Praising Kathryn, sales director for Redrow Homes (Yorkshire) Steve Jackson said: “It’s hard to believe that Kathryn has been in the job for such a short time because it seems like she has been doing it for years.

“She is very well-liked by the customers and her peers and presents such a warm and welcoming greeting to all visitors to the sales suite and show homes.

“Her attitude and approach are such that customers know they can trust and rely on her and, because we send mystery shoppers to judge our consultants, we know that Kathryn is the consummate professional with everybody she meets.”

Take advantage of Kathryn’s knowledge and expertise by visiting the show homes and sales suite at The Hawthorns, open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Alternatively, call 0113 882 3020 or see www.redrow.co.uk/thehawthorns for more information.

Issued for & on behalf of Redrow Homes (Yorkshire) by Active PR

Image: Kathryn Taylor receives her award from Redrow founder and chairman Steve Morgan (rt) and keynote speaker at the sales conference, Steve Cockram (left)