With over 20 years of sales and management experience in various industries, I am a driven and creative Business Development Manager at Churchill China, a leading manufacturer of ceramic tableware and giftware. My mission is to expand the company's presence and profitability in the UK, leveraging my skills in new business development, account management, team building, and strategic selling.In my previous role, I have successfully developed and managed export distributors and agents across Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and Australia, using video conferencing and online platforms during the COVID period. I also led a team of eight account managers nationwide, delivering a multi-million-pound partnership programme from concept, and overseeing over 700 multi-channel accounts. I have also travelled to the USA and Europe for business development and market research purposes. I am passionate about building long-term business relationships and delivering value to my customers and stakeholders.
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Sales ManagerKitchequipUnited Kingdom -
Business Development ManagerChurchill China (Uk) Limited Nov 2021 - Nov 2024In my role as Business Development Manager at Churchill China, my aim is to expand the company's presence and profitability in the UK. Working with key distribution partners to develop relationships and increase revenue across the hospitality industry. -
Export Business Development ManagerCosatto Oct 2020 - Aug 2021Developing Nursery Distributors, and managing Agents globally using Video Conferencing. Working with businesses across Asia,Africa, South America, Europe and Australia during the COVID period. -
Head Of Independent Retail & Distributor Channel - Uk & IrelandAmscan International Uk Jan 2017 - Feb 2020United KingdomManaging a Team of 8 Account Managers Nationwide. Multi Million Pound sales responsibility delivering a Partnership Programme from concept. Fully experienced in both Recruitment and Redundancy processes. Business Travel to USA & Europe. Over 700 Multi Channel Accounts from Greetings, Influencers, Garden Centres, Party Shops, eCommerce, Toy, Stationary , Multiples , Destination and Online Distributors. -
Account Manager - Northern Uk & ScotlandAmscan International Uk Apr 2014 - Jan 2017United KingdomNorthern UK based Account Manager, delivered vast sales growth and created long term business relationships on a previously challenged territory across Independent and Wholesale Channels. -
Uk National Account ManagerEmmay Ltd Sep 2008 - Mar 2014United KingdomResponsible for numerous multiple and independent accounts of all sizes in the baby product industry throughout the UK.
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Sales ManagerPollards Jewellers Mar 2006 - Mar 2008
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Store ManagerSignet Feb 2001 - Jun 2004Manchester, United KingdomResponsible for managing a team of 8 Employees at H Samuel Retail Jewellers. Key factors were Driving Sales , Motivating Staff. Regularly over delivering KPIs. -
Assistant ManagerNathan & Co Jewellers & Pawnbrokers Feb 1996 - Jan 2001Blackpool
Andy Smart Skills
Andy Smart Education Details
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Blackpool & Fylde CollegeNvq Level 2 Business Studies -
St Aidans Church Of England High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Smart
What company does Andy Smart work for?
Andy Smart works for Kitchequip
What is Andy Smart's role at the current company?
Andy Smart's current role is Sales Manager.
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Andy Smart attended Blackpool & Fylde College, St Aidans Church Of England High School.
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Andy Smart has skills like Account Management, Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Negotiation, Social Media, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Office.
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