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Andrew Drummond

Southampton,UK

Summary

Results-oriented business development manager with expertise in generating new business opportunities and establishing robust sales pipelines. Demonstrated success in closing multi-million-pound contracts and achieving significant revenue growth. Highly effective in target-driven environments, showcasing resilience and commercial acumen.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Manager (New Business)

Matrix Group
09.2025 - 01.2026
  • Record-breaking outbound activity generating high-quality pipeline
  • Converted cold prospects into new clients
  • Engaged senior decision-makers to leverage new business

Business Development Manager

Connect It Utilities
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • Increased regional revenue by 151%
  • Closed £3.2m contract in month four
  • Built and maintained strong £16.5 million pipeline

Founder / Business Owner

AJ Drummond Garden Projects
08.2019 - 01.2024
  • Built profitable business through self-generated leads
  • Maintained full order book
  • Trusted contractor at Chelsea Flower Show

Engineered Timber Manager

Elliotts Builders Merchants
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Launched new division generating £1.8m+ revenue
  • Built a strong team overseeing 7 Employees
  • Constructed and implemented a robust business plan

Business Development Manager & Estimator

Solent Roof Trusses
11.2009 - 04.2016
  • Generated new business and managed key accounts
  • Launched new products mitigating risk in challenging markets
  • Broke into new market segments to insure steady growth

Education

BSc (Hons) - Product Design & Engineering

Bournemouth University

Skills

  • New Business Acquisition
  • Outbound Prospecting
  • Deal Closing (£100k–£3m)
  • Pipeline Creation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Market Expansion

Accomplishments

  • 151% regional revenue growth within 18 months
  • £3.2m deal closed in month four with a brand-new client
  • £1.8m+ revenue generated from launching a new department
  • Record-breaking outbound activity and pipeline creation

Affiliations

  • Windsurfing
  • Surfing
  • Power Boats
  • Fitness enthusiast

Timeline

Business Development Manager (New Business)

Matrix Group
09.2025 - 01.2026

Business Development Manager

Connect It Utilities
01.2024 - 09.2025

Founder / Business Owner

AJ Drummond Garden Projects
08.2019 - 01.2024

Engineered Timber Manager

Elliotts Builders Merchants
04.2016 - 08.2019

Business Development Manager & Estimator

Solent Roof Trusses
11.2009 - 04.2016

BSc (Hons) - Product Design & Engineering

Bournemouth University
Andrew Drummond