Avis UK has appointed eight new sales managers as the car rental company “looks to significantly grow its corporate portfolio”.

Reporting to business development director Chris Longmuir, each sales manager will be responsible for identifying and securing new corporate clients in specific UK regions.

The newly created roles are part of Avis’ long term plan to maintain the double digit growth which the B2B business achieved in 2010, said the firm.

Commercial director Anthony Ainsworth added: “This is a significant growth for our corporate division and reflects not only Avis’ success last year in the B2B sector, but our commitment to continuing, and hopefully increasing, it throughout 2011.

“I am confident that this experienced team of individuals will make an immediate impact to our corporate business which is indicative of our strategy, and I eagerly look forward to working with them in the future.”

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