Andrew Watson Email & Phone Number

Christchurch

• Management of procurement, tracking and reporting on inventory levels for aftermarket parts nationwide across truck and trailer brakes, suspension, and pneumatics.• Development and delivery of training programmes designed to maximise product knowledge of sales staff and support them to increase market share across the product range.• Collect and maintain competitive pricing data and product information on all major competitors.• Assist in the development of product literature… Show more • Management of procurement, tracking and reporting on inventory levels for aftermarket parts nationwide across truck and trailer brakes, suspension, and pneumatics.• Development and delivery of training programmes designed to maximise product knowledge of sales staff and support them to increase market share across the product range.• Collect and maintain competitive pricing data and product information on all major competitors.• Assist in the development of product literature, marketing materials and relevant sales material.• Create and implement growth plans to increase market share.• Communicates any product support problems and recommended solutions.• Management of sites and attendance at regional and national trade shows. • Design of new Heavy Transport Catalogues. Show less

Christchurch - New Zealand.

• Procurement of all road and earthmoving parts, liaising with vendors\suppliers to acquire cost effective deals and reduce procurement expenses.• Supervised and led a team of 10 mechanics, allocated workload and management of the day to day operations within the workshop.• Oversaw the administrative requirements of the workshop, including warranty obligations, inspection records, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices. • Establishment of work systems to… Show more • Procurement of all road and earthmoving parts, liaising with vendors\suppliers to acquire cost effective deals and reduce procurement expenses.• Supervised and led a team of 10 mechanics, allocated workload and management of the day to day operations within the workshop.• Oversaw the administrative requirements of the workshop, including warranty obligations, inspection records, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices. • Establishment of work systems to facilitate an optimum workflow throughout the workshop.• Final invoicing (parts, margin, job descriptions on repairs, allocation of labour content).• Communication with customers.• Compliance with H&S regulations and guidelines. Show less

Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

• Led a team of diesel mechanics; addressed any performance and/or training needs, and facilitated technical training as and when needed. • Management and day to day running of the business and workshop including the planning of maintenance schedules and activities to optimise productivity and minimise downtime.• Scoped and estimated costs and timeframes for maintenance work.• Managed relationships with suppliers, dealerships and customers, encouraging repeat and referral business.… Show more • Led a team of diesel mechanics; addressed any performance and/or training needs, and facilitated technical training as and when needed. • Management and day to day running of the business and workshop including the planning of maintenance schedules and activities to optimise productivity and minimise downtime.• Scoped and estimated costs and timeframes for maintenance work.• Managed relationships with suppliers, dealerships and customers, encouraging repeat and referral business. • Forecasted and procured spare parts for specific jobs and maintained an optimal level of supplies and inventory.• Ensured the business met set standards and obligations required as the authorised Service Agent for Scania & Nissan. Show less

Christchurch, West Coast, Marlborough.

Diploma In Sales Management

Education record

School Certificate & Sixth Form Certificate