Andrew Clachar

Work history

Mars/Wrigley (CPM)

06.2022 - Current

A part of a national field sales team driving distribution through Convenient stores across the UK
Maintaining vital relationships with decision makers while identifying growth opportunities for the wider business
Planning and organising an effective route across my territory
Driving distribution across my territory in line with promotions, and Award system
Hitting 100% targets while maintaining a professional standard for our clients
Identifying key growth in stores, utilizing new space for POS and product placing
Visiting C&C every week to Audit stock levels, reconciliation of car stock and to settle accounts
Winning new Business, reassuring new and existing upset costumers - while promoting new products in store.

Currys PC World/Nohow

06.2018 - 11.2020

Building and maintaining a network with local businesses and industries to drive new sales
Winning, retaining and growing new business, developing accounts and providing customer first service to grow managed accounts
Delivering end to end exceptional customer service
Supporting the customer throughout the life of their product via our services
Being aware of local competitor activities and suggesting ways to stay - Ahead
Presenting back to company crucial avenues to win new business and retain clients.

05.2015 - 06.2018

Managed a portfolio of 10 accounts totaling 120 k in sales
Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions
Effectively led an experienced team of partner managers and account coordinators
Oversaw sales forecasting
Goal setting and performance and reporting for accounts
And lastly, I contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders
Raising brand awareness of a new innovative product across the London region - Gaining 100% new business - Sharing good practice with the team - Maintaining new custom with aftercare service - Team leading - Organizing events - Negotiating price - Analyzing sales targets and performance

Atomic-Live

London

02.2013 - 04.2015

Working on the launch of a £300m project sponsoring the English Football League
Delivering sales and key brand messages of Carabao Energy Drink into independent retailers across London and the Southeast - visiting around 400 retailers per month
Contacted 40 of new and existing customers per month to discuss new products and services
Set up meetings between sales leads and potential clients
Liaising and managing stock with wholesalers / cash and carry / buyers
Merchandising and negotiating price and positioning of product
In-store and on-trade promotions engaging with consumers and businesses owners
TEAM LEADING- Managing and mentoring a team of 10 staff
Empowering and envisioning team members to train individuals and groups.

jps logistics

Erith, Bexley

02.2010 - 03.2012

Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
Assessed passenger fees, collected monies and secured cash against theft.
Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.