Andrew Pearce
Pitch 2 The Smallholding , Lutton Bank, Lutton, Spalding,,Lincolnshire
Summary
Business Development Managers Position . I am a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic professional with exceptional communication and organizing abilities. More than 30 years experience in Direct Sales in the customers home and B2B formats. Who started in sales by canvassing customers on the door in Ipswich to create my own appointments in the double glazing and conservatory industry . I have used what I learnt in double glazing sales in terms of cold calling and salesmanship in different situations and it has always proved successful .
Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Hygiene Operative
Greencore Pizza
Holbeach, Lincolnshire
02.2026 - Current
- Working in the packing area both doing Hygiene and Packing.
- Discarded waste and sorted into correct disposal systems, keeping in line with company policy.
- Recorded details of damaged items for inventory management. , floor waste and metal tested pizzas and disposing of in the correct manner .
- Responded swiftly to spillages and other emergencies, executing cleanup operations to prevent slips and falls.
Area Booking Manager
Kindsight
Leicester , Leicestershire
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Arranged eyesight and hearing tests for home-bound patients.
- Visited new sites to secure permission for booking new patients.
- Coordinated with nursing-home managers and clinics to schedule patient visits.
Field Sales Executive
CLA Energy Services
Newmarket, Suffolk
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Promoted products passionately and enthusiastically, using outstanding persuasion and negotiation skills to close high-value sales.
- Kept track of customer communications, details, and follow-up requests on HubSpot CRM.
- Built relationships with customers to obtain an extensive understanding of their needs and find best selling methods.
Field Sales Executive
Virgin Media O2
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Promoted products passionately and enthusiastically, using outstanding persuasion and negotiation skills to close high value sales.
- Kept track of customer communications, details and follow up requests on Salesforce CRM.
Field Sales Executive
Upp Next Level Broadband
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Promoted products passionately and enthusiastically, using outstanding persuasion and negotiation skills to close high-value sales.
- Kept track of customer communications, details, and follow-up requests on Salesforce CRM.
- Stayed updated on product features, developments, and enhancements.
- Maintained excellent client relationships through regular check-ins and offering great deals to repeat clients.
- Built relationships with customers to obtain an extensive understanding of their needs and find best selling methods.
Hygiene Operative
Staffline
Spalding, Lincolnshire
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Worked in food factories in both Spalding and King's Lynn for Staffline.
- Worked early morning and late night shifts, keeping the factory hygienic outside of production hours.
- Followed the cleaning schedule, working to the cleaning instruction cards and allotted timeframes.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in food processing areas to comply with health regulations.
- Used correct cleaning chemicals and mixtures required, following manufacturers data sheet.
- Maintained equipment, checking damages and irregularities and reporting issues to manager.
- Adhered to dress code requirements wearing correct personal protective equipment.
Charity Worker
Get High Volare Charity No 1179224
Holbeach, Lincolnshire
11.2018 - 01.2020
- To help the Trustees of the above charity to get established.
- Duties and responsibilities.
- Selling sponsorship opportunities to commercial companies.
- Staff pilot, flying the young members of GHV.
- Managed relationships with donors and volunteers, providing regular updates and appreciation for their contributions.
- Implemented safeguarding policies for vulnerable groups, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Domestic Property Developer
Self-employed
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Refurbishing my property portfolio in both Hungary and Slovakia prior to disposal and returning to the UK .
- Hired, assembled and successfully managed various property teams such as architects, engineers, marketers, agents and builders.
Central European Sales Manager
Euro News/ Metropolitan
Media Ltd
06.2009 - 09.2016
- Attending appointments at the business premises of SME clients
- Selling at proprietor and board level
- Covering appointments in 5 countries in Central Europe
- Ensuring that the clients art work was ready and forwarded to London
- Achievements:
- Multiple sales of advertising to major hotel groups within Central Europe
- Other sales to clients as diverse as solicitors to printers
Sales Designer
Hammond's Furniture
04.2006 - 03.2009
- Attending appointments in clients homes to design and sell
- Covering an area from the M25 to North Norfolk
- Attending fortnightly team meetings
- Sales in all product ranges
- Lead Conversion 40%
Managing Director
Pearce Power Washers Ltd
03.1991 - 04.2006
- Founding and running my own business in cleaning equipment
- Recruiting and training staff
- Cold canvassing for work to build the business
- Designing and building new products related to this industry
- Selling machinery and service contract to the Royal Stud at Sandringham
- Selling a contract to grit blast the dock dolphins in King George 5th Dock
- Inventing a miniature machine to harden drain liners
- Selling and building a Kebab factory cleaning system
- Designing and building truck and trailer mounted steam cleaners
Sales Manager
Anglia Service Centre
Sudbury, Suffolk
04.2002 - 03.2006
- Managed sales pipeline efficiently, ensuring consistent flow of business and meeting of sales objectives.
- Led sales team towards achieving quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, increasing market share and profitability.
- Oversaw after-sales support services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Sales Engineer
Martin J Storey
09.2001 - 02.2002
- Provided expert technical support and guidance to customers, resolving issues and maximising product performance.
- Recommended products and services fit for clients' needs.
- Responded promptly to client enquiries and technical questions, providing detailed information and follow-up as required.
Sales Agent
Anglian Home Improvements
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.1998 - 08.2001
- Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
- Listened intently to customers to identify upselling opportunities.
- Developed engaging sales pitches to promote products and services of company.
Engineering Apprentice
Bob Dyke Engineering
Ipswich, Suffolk
09.1991 - 05.1998
- Learnt how to repair cylinder heads from lorries, buses, and cars, including pressure testing for cracks and holes.
- Fitting new valve guides, valve seats, and valves, along with resurfacing the head.
- Filled out and submitted required paperwork for engineering jobs.
- Shadowed senior staff members and asked questions to advance engineering knowledge.
- Maintained logbook over duration of training period, recording projects undertaken and skills learned.
Assistant Pig Farm Manager
Montague Keen
Sudbury, Suffolk
10.1982 - 08.1991
- Oversaw farm workers, checking jobs done correctly and offering guidance.
- Managed all areas of the pig unit, including the serving area, and recording all details.
- Other areas covered were the farrowing houses, including power washing.
- Along with weaning and fattening areas.
- General farm and building maintenance.
Education
HND - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex.1981
A Levels -
Mills Grammar School
Framlingham, Suffolk.1977
O Levels -
Framlingham College
Framlingham, Suffolk.1975
Skills
- Cold Calling Skills gained through training and usage from the Double Glazing Industry
- Sales training through the industry's that I have been involved in over the years
- Technical and Design skills gained through companies that I have worked for
- Stocktaking
- COSHH knowledge
- Food hygiene regulations
- Product knowledge
Accomplishments
- Gaining my Private Pilots License.
- Created and developed critical policies to consistently exceed quality and production targets.
- Working part time as a Charity Volunteer with GHV.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of records.
Timeline
Hygiene Operative
Greencore Pizza
02.2026 - Current
Area Booking Manager
Kindsight
09.2025 - 02.2026
Field Sales Executive
CLA Energy Services
03.2025 - 08.2025
Field Sales Executive
Virgin Media O2
12.2023 - 02.2025
Field Sales Executive
Upp Next Level Broadband
11.2022 - 11.2023
Hygiene Operative
Staffline
02.2020 - 10.2022
Charity Worker
Get High Volare Charity No 1179224
11.2018 - 01.2020
Domestic Property Developer
Self-employed
09.2016 - 11.2018
Central European Sales Manager
Euro News/ Metropolitan
Media Ltd
06.2009 - 09.2016
Sales Designer
Hammond's Furniture
04.2006 - 03.2009
Sales Manager
Anglia Service Centre
04.2002 - 03.2006
Sales Engineer
Martin J Storey
09.2001 - 02.2002
Sales Agent
Anglian Home Improvements
06.1998 - 08.2001
Engineering Apprentice
Bob Dyke Engineering
09.1991 - 05.1998
Managing Director
Pearce Power Washers Ltd
03.1991 - 04.2006
Assistant Pig Farm Manager
Montague Keen
10.1982 - 08.1991
HND - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
A Levels -
Mills Grammar School
O Levels -
Framlingham College