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Andrea Blizard

Andrea Blizard

Tonbridge,Kent

Summary

Strategic thinking and meticulous sales professional with over 20 years in the KBB sector. Experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit. Multitasking and self-motivated person who is both comfortable working alone or within a team.

Experienced in B2B client management and account development, strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster lasting business relationships. Proficient in problem solving and decision making, with a good foundation in kitchen design and CAD software.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Business development manager

Maurice Lay/Caple
Avonmouth, Bristol
07.2015 - Current
  • Identify business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients and generating new leads.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
  • Contacted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
  • Negotiated terms for both retail and contract accounts, boosting growth.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency especially useful when executing national promotions.
  • Represented the company at trade exhibitions and conventions, driving awareness of the Caple brand then following up on the lead generation to ensure maximum ROI.
  • Increase display space and market share within the showrooms
  • Built relationships with both clients and colleagues to maintain a happy and healthy work balance.

Showroom kitchen design/sales manager

John Lewis of Hungerford
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Designing/selling bespoke kitchens attracting high end clients.
  • Boosted overall showroom appeal with creative merchandising techniques.
  • Implemented strategies for increased showroom traffic, bolstering sales potential thus achieving sales targets.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting clients with product selection and queries.
  • Project managed from design to completion
  • Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.

Kitchen sales designer

Benchmarx
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Conducted detailed site survey's, designs and product demonstrations, leading to increased sales.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials ensuring project timelines were met.
  • Negotiated favourable terms and built rapport with new and existing tradesmen to boost client retention
  • Increased account portfolio by networking within the Travis Perkins Group.

Career break

time out to raise children
tunbridge Wells, Kent
01.2012 - 03.2013

Business development manager

PJH Group
Cannock, Staffordshire
03.2011 - 01.2012
  • Establish good relationships with new and existing customer base, within the independent retailers and small merchants sector, leading to increased sales and brand loyalty.
  • Managed accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented new product launches to increasing brand awareness and gain showroom display space.
  • Product training for extensive portfolio, kitchen and bathroom furniture, appliances, sinks, taps and bathroom products.
  • Proactively searching for new business opportunities.

Part-time sales designer

David Haugh Limited
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
06.2010 - 03.2011

Maternity leave

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06.2009 - 06.2010

Kitchen sales designer

Harvey Jones Ltd
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
01.2009 - 06.2009

Temporary contract

Trade business development manager

MFI
Field based, South East
08.2008 - 12.2008
  • Promote MFI Pro brand awareness to developers, architects, specifiers, local authorities and trade builders.
  • Self motivated to develop the new B2B section of MFI, working remotely but as part of one national team.
  • Create and build a loyal account base to ensure new and repeat business.
  • Establish good relationship with the showroom managers and sales designer throughout 5 stores, across the south east, to ensure smooth sales process.
  • Position made redundant with the collapse of MFI


Kitchen designer/Assistant manager

Magnet Ltd
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
05.2002 - 08.2008

Retail account manager

Estee Lauder Cosmetics
Bluewater, Kent
06.1999 - 05.2002

inc maternity leave

Account manager retail sales

Kanebo Cosmetics
Knightsbridge, City of Westminster
09.1993 - 06.1999

Redcoat/Haven Warner Entertainer

Butlins, Haven Warner
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04.1990 - 09.1992

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

CBE/Constant Browning Edmonds LTD
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01/2006 - 09/2006

NVQ Level 3 - Cosmetic, Makeup and Manicure

West Kent College
Tonbridge, Kent
09/1992 - 07/1993

GCSEs - Mathematics and English

Eden Valley high school
Kent

Skills

  • B2B client management
  • Interpersonal skills, communication
  • Account development
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • CAD software


Affiliations

  • Interior design, up cycling, cooking and entertaining friends and family.

Timeline

Showroom kitchen design/sales manager

John Lewis of Hungerford
03.2025 - 07.2025

Business development manager

Maurice Lay/Caple
07.2015 - Current

Kitchen sales designer

Benchmarx
03.2013 - 03.2015

Career break

time out to raise children
01.2012 - 03.2013

Business development manager

PJH Group
03.2011 - 01.2012

Part-time sales designer

David Haugh Limited
06.2010 - 03.2011

Maternity leave

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06.2009 - 06.2010

Kitchen sales designer

Harvey Jones Ltd
01.2009 - 06.2009

Trade business development manager

MFI
08.2008 - 12.2008

Kitchen designer/Assistant manager

Magnet Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2008

Retail account manager

Estee Lauder Cosmetics
06.1999 - 05.2002

Account manager retail sales

Kanebo Cosmetics
09.1993 - 06.1999

Redcoat/Haven Warner Entertainer

Butlins, Haven Warner
04.1990 - 09.1992

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

CBE/Constant Browning Edmonds LTD
01/2006 - 09/2006

NVQ Level 3 - Cosmetic, Makeup and Manicure

West Kent College
09/1992 - 07/1993

GCSEs - Mathematics and English

Eden Valley high school
Andrea Blizard