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Andy Warner

Farnham,Surrey

Summary

With 40 years of experience in the electrical wholesale industry, exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to collaborate effectively within teams. I have worked in all levels of the electrical wholesale industry, starting from working in the stores, raising orders and stock control, driving company vehicles, sales representative, assistant branch manager and branch manger to finally running own company for over 20 years. Known for consistently finding solutions to complex problems, happy to work within remote working environments and managing timescales efficiently. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge and teamwork capabilities to drive success in future endeavours.

Experienced business development professional with strong background in developing successful new business strategies to maximise selling opportunities. Proven success in preparing and delivering winning client proposals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Development Manager

Lewis Electrical Distributors Ltd
Farnham, Surrey
12.2024 - Current

BDM - Working with both existing customer base and new accounts. Generating relationships with customers and clients outlining current products and availability to the market, specifically with sustainability options.

BDM

Smartcool Systems Inc
Farnham
12.2023 - 07.2025
  • BDM - Servicing and proposing products of carbon reduction and energy saving products to new clients
  • Dealing with NHS, schools, universities, hotel chains, M&E & HVAC companies, government, care homes.

BDM

Wilson Electrical Distributors
Aldershot
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • BDM - Servicing new business and account management of existing customers with supply of electrical wholesale products

Company Owner

Farnham Electrical Distributors Ltd
08.2003 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Office Power Products
  • Started my own company on the back of contracts with Army, BAE Systems, TAG Farnborough Airport along with local companies and contacts that I had dealt with over the years.
  • In 2012 we added an E-Commerce online store supplying office power products.
  • Office Power Products

BDM

Southern Electrical Supplies Ltd
05.2002 - 07.2003
  • Remote BDM reporting to company owner

Sales Representative

Tray & Support Systems
04.1999 - 04.2002
  • Selling cable management products to wholesalers and distributors

Manager/Assistant Manager

JBM Edmundson
08.1994 - 04.1999
  • Branch Manager of JBM, Assistant Manager Edmundson Electrical

Education

Weydon School
09.1981 - 06.1985

Skills

  • 40 years experience in the electrical wholesale industry
  • Good Communication skills
  • Great teamwork and collaboration skills, keen team player
  • No problem can never be solved always find solutions
  • Remote working and timescales



Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 02/01/69
  • Nationality: British
  • Marital status: Married with two children

Custom

  • Enjoy spending time with family, walks, and meals out etc.
  • Keen follower of local sport
  • Socializing, love meeting new people
  • Participating in sports that I am able to.
  • I love to laugh and always look to brighten someone's day.

Affiliations

  • Enjoy spending time with my family, having walks and meals out. Family is everything
  • Very keen follower of local sports and happy to give my spare time if ever asked to help out in any way
  • I enjoy meeting new people and socialising and love to hear peoples stories of life.
  • I like to partake in sports where I am able to

Accomplishments

Chairman of local Sports & Social Club for over 10 Years

Manager of local football teams for over 15 years


Timeline

Business Development Manager

Lewis Electrical Distributors Ltd
12.2024 - Current

BDM

Smartcool Systems Inc
12.2023 - 07.2025

BDM

Wilson Electrical Distributors
09.2023 - 07.2025

Company Owner

Farnham Electrical Distributors Ltd
08.2003 - 08.2023

BDM

Southern Electrical Supplies Ltd
05.2002 - 07.2003

Sales Representative

Tray & Support Systems
04.1999 - 04.2002

Manager/Assistant Manager

JBM Edmundson
08.1994 - 04.1999

Weydon School
09.1981 - 06.1985
Andy Warner