Herbert Walkers are expert printers and finishers based in Shipley West Yorkshire, specialising in greeting cards, wrapping paper, packaging and commercial print including brochures, folders and direct mail. Very few printers in the UK have the embellishment and finishes available in-house at our printworks which include luminous and iridescent finishes, glitter, high gloss, specialist folding and gluing - all designed to give you special effects and impact with your print.

Company ProfilesAndy ChristieSales DirectorProfile Highly motivated, loyal, dedicated and versatile hard worker, with18 years experience in the print industry.Qualifications BPIF qualifications in print and estimating.Employer Herbert Walker & Son (Printers) Ltd - 1983 to present1993 - 1994 Management TraineeSpent several months working in all areas of production including,print, blocking and finishing. This gave me an invaluable insightinto how things are produced.1995-1996 Outwork ControllerTo monitor and quality check work placed with outwork finishers,to ensure the correct product was produced and delivered to thecustomers specifications on time.1997 - 1999 EstimatingResponsible for producing estimates and working documents forall production processes for a wide range of products, includingbookwork, manuals, diaries, greeting cards, packaging and generalcommercial print.2000 - 2004 Account ExecutiveCreate works orders from estimates, having checked methods andmaterials. Purchased all materials and outwork for each job. Liaisewith customers on work in progress and provided major customerwith daily work in progress reports.2004-2008 Sales ExecutiveWorking closely with clients offering technical advice and direction,to provide accurate quotations, production schedules and paymentterms. Responsible for development of new business and a salesteam of four.2008-2009 Business Development ManagerAug-09 Appointed Sales DirectorCompany