Andy Gutteridge Email & Phone Number

Crayford, England, United Kingdom

St. Albans, England, United Kingdom

• Promoted to the role during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the business in ‘unprecedented times’ and managing the expectations and well-being of a hybrid.
• Customer Service automation and warehouse management system introduction and implementation
• Establishment and recruitment of a dedicated Collaboration at Work business unit within the UK organisation
• Winning the 2023 Stationery Awards ‘Sustainable Stationery Product of the Year’ - edding 24 EcoLine Highlighter
• Reviewing, recommending, and implementing opportunities to grow the business
• Overseeing, setting and controlling annual financial budgets, including measurement and return on investment

St Albans, United Kingdom

• Role created as part of the Managing Director succession planning process, to enable greater interaction with sales alongside my marketing responsibilities and to enhance leadership and coaching skills to further.
• Winning the 2018 Stationery Awards ‘Art & Craft Product of the Year’ - edding Colour Happy Box
• Introduced several reporting processes to improve key account management transparency and to support decision making processes
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting of the Balanced Scorecard 2020 – internally and to Senior Management
• Regular meetings with and shadowing of the Managing Director, to review all areas of the business and influence operational decisions
• Compilation of budgets and quarterly reports/forecasts and developing new business

St Albans, United Kingdom

• In a business-critical role, responsible for all the regional planning, implementation, and management of marketing campaigns; designed to make a substantial contribution to the UK subsidiary and edding Group growth.
• Shortlisted for the 31st Arts & Business Cultural Branding Award
• Winning the 31st Lloyd’s Arts & Business Innovation Prize
• Design, manage and co-ordinate an effective multi-channel, annual marketing strategy across three commercial and consumer brands: edding, Legamaster and UHU
• Co-ordinating UK product launches and marketing campaigns in line with International Brand Management guidelines and utilising marketing assets from Trade Marketing International and Strategic Marketing
• Overseeing, setting and controlling annual financial marketing budgets, including measurement and return on investment

London, United Kingdom

• Reporting to the Retail Director; managing a team of six ensuring the smooth running of a busy retail purchasing and stock control environment across three retail outlets.Duties:
• Managing and controlling order placement timing, supply/demand alignment and monitoring supplier performance
• Projecting stock and re-order levels and quantities
• Sourcing new manufacturers, brands, and products on an on-going basis – including a bi-annual buying trip to Paperworld, Germany
• Developing relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers
• Negotiating cost prices, calculating margins, and implementing promotional campaigns with suppliers, sales representatives, and marketing departments

London, United Kingdom

Working within a Customer Care Team of six in a fast-paced call centre environment, with specific responsibilities for the upkeep of the database, web orders and overseas exports.

London, United Kingdom

Direct sales for London’s premier Art and Design retail outlet.

London, United Kingdom

Freelance model maker working in teams on prestigious new London developments for both architectural and interior design agencies.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History & Fine Art, 2:1

A joint honours degree course consisting of a broad theoretical art history programme accompanied with an open structured studio-based.

Higher National Diploma, Art And Design

A Higher National Diploma in Foundation Studies, Art and Design

Gcse & A Level

3 A Levels – Art & Design (A), Geography (A), Biology (D) 9 GCSE – All grades: A – C (including English, Maths & French)