Award-winning tool franchise, Mac Tools, is excited to welcome Chris Magson as the latest addition to our franchise recruitment and support team. Chris has worked in Mac Tools’ general accounting team for the past ten years, most recently as Stanley Black & Decker’s UK IAR Commercial Finance Manager.
Mac Tools is part of Stanley Black & Decker, a $11+ billion global organisation employing over 30,000 people worldwide and owner of the world famous Stanley Black & Decker, Britool Expert, Facom and DeWalt brands. Chris used to be responsible for Mac Tools’ financial statements and played an essential role in making sure that Mac Tools has a solid financial backbone. In his new role as Franchise Recruitment Manager, Chris will be responsible for managing and further developing the Mac Tools franchise recruitment department. He will guide prospective franchisees through the exciting process of setting up their Mac Tools franchise and provide assistance with the challenges involved when starting a business.
“When I was offered the job as Mac Tools Recruitment Manager I was over the moon as I have a real passion for Stanley Black & Decker and Mac Tools. It is a dynamic organisation where people are given the freedom to make decisions and move the business forward. The team is great and being the Recruitment Manager enables me to demonstrate the skills that I have gained, as well as developing others which I believe is essential to achieve progress,” says Chris.
“Mac Tools can change lives and as Recruitment Manager you see that happening by giving people an opportunity to be part of something special, that feeling is second-to-none. I am looking forward to helping people achieve their aspirations of running and owning their own successful business. I really like the intensity of the role, as the team is always striving to deliver industry-leading standards,” adds Chris.
The Mac Tools line consists of over 8,000 professional tools including screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, and assorted air tools, as well as its own toolboxes. Our franchisees are trusted distributors of what we consider to be the best quality tools on the market to customers such as car dealerships, automotive repair shops, manufacturing units, and engineering companies. Providing comprehensive training to franchisees and members of staff is at the heart of Mac Tools’ success. Even though Chris already knew the business well, he received in-depth training to provide him with the knowledge and skillset needed for his new role.
“I was fortunate to already know the Mac Tools business model and, to a lesser extent, the Mac Tools recruitment concept because of my close links to the commercial team in my previous role. The training was great and to have a