Andy Thomas Email & Phone Number

Build the business through direct sellingRecruit key personnelLiase with main UK and International Courier Companies

• Group Strategic Direction, Tactical Planning and General Management.
• Personally responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Customade UK (UPVC and Aluminium product ranges), Hourglass Seal and Bifold Shop companies.
• Management and mentoring of 6 departments including: Sales, Marketing,Telesales, Order Processing (x2) and Customer Care.
• Implementation of Brand, Channel and Product development strategies.
• Management of Marketing, PPC / SEO and P.R staff and agencies.

• Achievement of aggressive Sales Targets.
• Introduction of Sales and Marketing initiatives and tactics.
• Management and recruitment of Major Accounts: John Lewis, Lakeland, House Of Fraser, Selfridges, Waitrose, TK Maxx, AGA, Bunzl/Lockhart, 3663, Brakes etc
• Win major contracts and develop current and new business relationships by personally negotiating Business Critical Deals.
• Management of a team of: Sales, Marketing, Telesales, Product and Customer Care managers.
• Management of international agencies to both source and supply products in China and Europe.

• Westcoast Ltd
• Relocation of DigiUK.
• Drive group Sales and Marketing into the Major Retailer channel.
• Introduction of Web Management initiative for SME business clients as a lucrative income stream.
• Radically improve sales volume into channel specific markets. DigiUK Ltd
• Strategic Direction, Tactical Planning and Management of DigiUK.

United Kingdom

• Deputy to the Sales and Marketing Director
• Sales Training and Management (25 reports)
• Management of the Marketing team, PR, Media buying and Creative agencies.
• Corporate Brand development & repositioning.
• All Marketing Communications and P.R.
• Developing and processing creative marketing solutions and campaigns utilising both Traditional and New media.

United Kingdom

• Promotions and Advertising Manager
• Marketing of ‘dry’ or food led business for Marston’s retail, looking after 78 managed houses across the region.
• Devised, coordinated and evaluated marketing plans which complied with the Retail Marketing Strategy.Business Development Manager
• Management of the Business Development team (5 reports).
• Oversee main negotiations and sales volume targets.
• Recruitment and training of new team members.

United Kingdom

• Managed: Multiples, Venues and Proprietary accounts in Avon, Devon and Somerset. Total area turnover in excess of £4 million.
• Maximised sales and profitability of existing accounts through effective selling and negotiation.
• Provided outlets with financial and promotional support to promote organic growth. Management of credit payments.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Studied a wide range of topics from 'Corporate Strategy' and 'Marketing',to 'Human Resource Management'.

Education record