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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
2015.07 - 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
2025.03 - 2025.07
  • 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
2013.03 - 2015.03
  • 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
2012.01 - 2013.03

Business development manager

PJH Group
Cannock, Staffordshire
2011.03 - 2012.01
  • 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
2010.06 - 2011.03

Maternity leave

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2009.06 - 2010.06

Kitchen sales designer

Harvey Jones Ltd
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2009.01 - 2009.06

Temporary contract

Trade business development manager

MFI
Field based, South East
2008.08 - 2008.12
  • 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
2002.05 - 2008.08

Retail account manager

Estee Lauder Cosmetics
Bluewater, Kent
1999.06 - 2002.05

inc maternity leave

Account manager retail sales

Kanebo Cosmetics
Knightsbridge, City of Westminster
1993.09 - 1999.06

Redcoat/Haven Warner Entertainer

Butlins, Haven Warner
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1990.04 - 1992.09

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
2025.03 - 2025.07

Business development manager

Maurice Lay/Caple
2015.07 - Current

Kitchen sales designer

Benchmarx
2013.03 - 2015.03

Career break

time out to raise children
2012.01 - 2013.03

Business development manager

PJH Group
2011.03 - 2012.01

Part-time sales designer

David Haugh Limited
2010.06 - 2011.03

Maternity leave

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2009.06 - 2010.06

Kitchen sales designer

Harvey Jones Ltd
2009.01 - 2009.06

Trade business development manager

MFI
2008.08 - 2008.12

Kitchen designer/Assistant manager

Magnet Ltd
2002.05 - 2008.08

Retail account manager

Estee Lauder Cosmetics
1999.06 - 2002.05

Account manager retail sales

Kanebo Cosmetics
1993.09 - 1999.06

Redcoat/Haven Warner Entertainer

Butlins, Haven Warner
1990.04 - 1992.09

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