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Andrew Farr

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong background in cross-functional leadership and strategic planning. Demonstrates expertise in performance monitoring, effective delegation, and ethical decision making. Proven track record in key account handling, relationship development, and training and mentoring. Adept at fostering resourcefulness within teams to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Business development manager

Capper Group Ltd
Northwich, Cheshire East
09.2018 - Current
  • Managed team of 20 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
  • Established budgets for programme activities and controlled expenditure to meet targets.
  • Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
  • Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
  • Optimised operational procedures for improved productivity.
  • Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
  • Grew annual revenue by 20% through strategic business decisions and business development
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
  • Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to C-level executives.
  • Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
  • Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
  • Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
  • Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
  • Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
  • Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
  • Predicted possible positive and negative effects of proposed business developments to guide strategy development.
  • Spearheaded training programmes, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Oversaw record-keeping for company's long-term planning, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and security.
  • Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
  • Oversaw logistics and operations to deliver process optimisations and efficiencies.
  • Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.

Project manager

Bskyb
Sheffield, Sheffield
08.2013 - 08.2018
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
  • Led motivated staff to achieve [Type] targets.
  • Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology - Level C

Goole Grammar School
East Yorkshire
09.1984 - 07.1987

NVQ Level 2 - Business Studies

Goole College of further Education
East Yorkshire
09.1987 - 07.1989

Skills

  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Performance monitoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Effective delegation
  • Ethical decision making
  • Key account handling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Relationship development

Affiliations

  • I strive to maintain a good work life balance so outside of the office i tend to keep myself active and outdoors as much as possible, taking my daughter with me wherever I can to instil the same values in her, whilst hopefully having fun

Certification

I have completed various higher management training courses focusing on overseeing and managing a business in all elements. I also believe wherever possible, being able to do the job your teams are employed to carry out, helps (though not essential) in being able to coach, develop, manage and motivate them. To that end I am a qualified Jetter.

Timeline

Business development manager

Capper Group Ltd
09.2018 - Current

Project manager

Bskyb
08.2013 - 08.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Business Studies

Goole College of further Education
09.1987 - 07.1989

GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology - Level C

Goole Grammar School
09.1984 - 07.1987
Andrew Farr