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A conversation with Chris Mehes, Cosentino Canada’s Regional General Manager of Ontario

New to the Cosentino Canada family, Chris Mehes is the Regional General Manager of Ontario, servicing the province’s showroom and warehouse locations within the Greater Toronto Area. With an extensive background in sales, he is now proud to be a part of a company that prioritizes design, seeks out new trends, and pursues innovation in all aspects of its brand and products. We recently sat down with Chris to learn more about his role at Cosentino, how the showrooms in his market impact the design community, and the new and exciting things to come for the Southern Ontario region.

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Tell us a bit about yourself.  

I grew up in Guelph, Ontario, and attended the University of Guelph, where I played varsity soccer during my time there. I started my career in sales and worked for several companies within the home interior and exterior industries, including patio furniture, skylights, décor lighting and fashion plumbing, mainly dealing with large retailers across North America. I have a passion for sales, and my previous roles have had a trend or design aspect to them, which I also thoroughly enjoyed. My experiences have led me to Cosentino, where trends, design, and leading innovation are front and center of everything the company does.

To thrive and succeed as an employee, I need to be in a role where I stand behind and believe in the product I am selling while working with passionate and honest people in a corporate culture that aligns with my values. For me, Cosentino checks all those boxes, and I’m proud to be part of their Canadian team.

What makes you an excellent fit for the Cosentino team? 

Teamwork, hard work, and honesty. I may be new to Cosentino and the industry, but the team has been very supportive and exemplifies these qualities daily. There is so much growth happening in our industry, and the team is running on all cylinders, but everyone still takes the time and effort to offer help. It makes coming to work easy and enjoyable when everyone has the same drive.

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Why do you love working for Cosentino? 

What initially attracted me to Cosentino was the amazing products and innovation. Cosentino is, by far, the leader of innovation in the solid surface segment with a fantastic variety of products, including countertops, flooring, facades, cladding, furniture, sinks, shower trays, and more. To go along with all the outstanding products, Cosentino’s sustainability initiatives are second to none. Many companies claim to be sustainable or green, but it’s just for show. I can’t even begin to list all the sustainable initiatives Cosentino has implemented, but one of our newest is our HybriQ technology from Silestone. This new technology is a result of more sustainable products made through a manufacturing process entirely fueled by renewable energy and recycled water, all while keeping the same surface quality customers have come to expect and love.

Take us through an average day of your role as the Regional General Manager of the Ontario region.

Organized chaos! I joke about this, but every day is different, and every day has its challenges. Providing quick, accurate information and achievable solutions to our customers is key as it directly affects their business. The new pandemic environment we are all living in has added another level of complexity regarding the supply chain, forecasting, pricing, and so on. The key to success in dealing with these issues is approaching them head-on with clear, concise communication to our customers. We don’t always get it right, but we are here to support and ensure the end consumer is happy with their Cosentino product.

What can design professionals expect when visiting the Toronto showroom?

If you haven’t been to our Cosentino Toronto City Centre, it is a must-see for all designers! The space is incredible and showcases all of our new and innovative Silestone and Dekton products. Visitors can touch and feel everything on display, and we have samples to take away to help finalize projects details. We like to think of our space as your space and welcome anyone to bring their clients in to familiarize them with our products. Our staff has extensive product knowledge and are happy to share the latest and greatest in what Cosentino offers. Follow us on Instagram for any upcoming events, too!

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What is the importance of the Toronto showrooms in the Ontario region?

We initially pique consumers’ interest in our products and brand virtually, but the true impact of our products comes when they can touch and feel it live and in person. Our Toronto City Centre is a perfect space for those in the Toronto area; however, we just opened our new Toronto South Centre in Burlington to service southwestern Ontario. This allows some of our customers, who used to drive 2-3 hours to North Toronto, to access an exciting new space closer to home. Please reach out for details or stop in any time and keep an eye out for our grand opening event very soon!

Is there anything new and exciting coming up in the future?

Besides opening our new Toronto South Centre in Burlington, we’ve been busy updating our Toronto City Centre with Cosentino’s latest and greatest. New Dekton colours are coming later this summer, and our newest bathroom collections Silestone Evita Bathroom Sinks and Dekton Gocce Shower Trays will soon be showcased.

For more information or to chat with Chris in person, check out his Ontario locations:

Cosentino City Toronto

665 Caledonia Rd

York, ON M6E 4V8

(416) 247-9090

OPEN: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cosentino Centre Toronto South

3485 North Service Rd

Burlington, ON L7N 3G2

OPENING SOON!

Tags: Cosentino, Cosentino Canada, Cosentino Showroom, cosentino toronto, Dekton, Silestone | 2 years ago | Written by: Cosentino

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