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Andrew Evans

Summary

I am a highly motivated, driven and enthusiastic person. After 30 years in the plumbing and heating industry, with Wolseley UK and Reece Australia , I have a wealth of experience gained from various sales and management positions as well as undertaking internal continuous professional development opportunities. I create and maintain valuable contacts with ease to gain new and repeated business. I am trustworthy and my dedication to work is demonstrated in my length of service within the plumbing industry. I am a strong leader with the ability to increase sales and develop strategies to retain customers.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Reece Plumbing
07.2023 - Current
  • Customised Customer service
  • Staff Management
  • Debtors
  • Customer Developments
  • Developing Customers
  • Delivering a High Level of Customer Service
  • Helping the Branch to Hit Targets.


Trade Counter Assistant

Reece Plumbing
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Providing Great Customer Service.
  • Quotes.
  • Stock Control.
  • Keeping the Branch Safe and Tidy.

Regional Account Manager - New Build

Wolseley UK
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for the management of all 'new build' customers in the North-East and Yorkshire area
  • 24m Sales track
  • Top performer for past three years
  • Increased sales and revenue year on year
  • Successfully prospected new accounts consistently.

Key Account Manager - North-East & Yorkshire

Wolseley UK
10.2014 - 06.2020
  • Manage sales and margin for the key customer and prospect for new customers
  • Mix of customers - New Build / Large P&H / Eco/Social
  • Manage pipeline to drive sales and sell on service
  • High win rate
  • Leveraging relationships to increase share of wallet
  • Controlling areas of problem and offering solutions
  • Finalist in national 'Top 10% Club' accolades.

Plumbing Development Manager

Wolseley UK
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Mandate to improve sales in the plumbing category
  • Improve offering
  • Improve margin
  • Re-open showrooms.

Key Account Manager

Wolseley UK
02.2010 - 10.2013
  • Manage sales and margin
  • Mix of customers - New Build / large P&H
  • Awarded Salesperson of the Year L2 2011.

Sales Development Manager

Wolseley UK
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Manage sales and margin for medium to large customers.

Branch Manager - Durham

Wolseley UK
09.2001 - 03.2008
  • Managed a team of 7 staff
  • Moved branch to bigger premises to reflect increase in sales
  • Hit all sales targets despite 2008 recession
  • Increased sales from 70k a month to over 400k a month
  • Awarded branch of the year in 2002
  • Generated increased growth every year.

Branch Manager - Bishop Auckland

Wolseley UK
06.1999 - 09.2001
  • Opened branch from New
  • Sales in excess of 70k a month
  • Managed a team of staff.

Trainee

Plumb Center Stockton on Tees
08.1993 - 08.1995
  • Counter and office based.

Education

Our Lady And St Bede School
01.1992

Longlands College
01.1992

Skills

  • Full UK/ Australian driving licence
  • Excellent standard of customer care and focus
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Flexible and adaptable approach
  • Resourceful
  • An ability to develop good relationships with people from all backgrounds
  • Inclusive and reliable team leader
  • Working on own initiative with minimum supervision
  • Reliable and punctual
  • An ability to listen and follow directions
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Reece Plumbing
07.2023 - Current

Trade Counter Assistant

Reece Plumbing
03.2023 - 07.2023

Regional Account Manager - New Build

Wolseley UK
06.2020 - 12.2022

Key Account Manager - North-East & Yorkshire

Wolseley UK
10.2014 - 06.2020

Plumbing Development Manager

Wolseley UK
10.2013 - 10.2014

Key Account Manager

Wolseley UK
02.2010 - 10.2013

Sales Development Manager

Wolseley UK
03.2008 - 02.2010

Branch Manager - Durham

Wolseley UK
09.2001 - 03.2008

Branch Manager - Bishop Auckland

Wolseley UK
06.1999 - 09.2001

Trainee

Plumb Center Stockton on Tees
08.1993 - 08.1995

Our Lady And St Bede School

Longlands College
Andrew Evans