Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Graduate Management Trainee- Operations Manager

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  • About me

    Business Development Consultant currently seeking new career opportunity

  • Education

    • Reid Kerr College

      1989 - 1990
      Higher National Certificate in Accountancy HNC PASS

      Activities and Societies: Management Costing, Business Law, Information Technology, Accountancy, Macro and Micro Economics Higher National Certificate in Accountancy

    • Kelvinside Academy

      1980 - 1989
      High School O grades- English,Maths,Arithmetic,Latin,French,German,Chemistry. Higher Grades- English, Maths, French,Latin

      Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cricket, Athletics Army Training and cadet force.

    • University of the West of Scotland

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor’s Degree Business Economics and Marketing 2.1 Hons

      Activities and Societies: Keen Interest in sports - football and cricket clubs. Subjects studied1991- Economics Macro and Micro, Quantitative Analysis, Management organisation,French1992- Economics Macro and Micro, Marketing, Marketing Research,Quantitative Analysis,1993- Buyer behaviour, Corporate mgt, Managerial economics, Marketing,Quantitative analysis.1994- Advanced Marketing, Economics Intnl Business, Industry and public policy, Product Innovation,Retail Marketing.1994- Dissertation- Subliminal Advertising and children

  • Experience

    • Securicor Omega Express ( now Deutsche Post)

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
      Graduate Management Trainee- Operations Manager

      Overnight Parcels carrier graduate training scheme for 1 year. Promoted to Operations Manager Leeds Branch running a branch with 185 staff and distribution over 14000 parcels and collection 10000 per week.

    • Total

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Business Development Manager

      Accountable for 36 licenced petrol filling stations and independent retailers across North of England. Management and recruitment of licencees/dealers leading to the implementation of new shop packages, shop refits,Site signage and display, licence fees and allowances.Site aquistions,disposals, dealer site re-branding and account management of retailers. Oil sales to independent users.Promotion to Internal Auditor located in London compiling reports on different subdivisions of TOTAL OIL GB and presenting to board level. Show less

    • Cattles PLC

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
      Regional Sales Manager

      Key Accomplishment- Lending over £3m per month with 80% payment protection penetration.Responsible for training, coaching and personal development of 10 sales account managers within predefined Scotland territories. Worked in sub-prime motor finance sector helping staff sell gap, warranty and payment protection products. Dealt with cap and glasses guide valuations and dealer relationships. Liaison with branch network to ensure customer payment and harmonious ongoing dealer relationships. Show less

    • Provident Personal Credit Ltd

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Regional Sales Manger

      Key Accomplishment- Awarded top sales team North customer growth and retention.Direct sales management of 12 employed Sales executives over Scotland. Provided field training, coaching and personal development. Targeted on new customers monthly and payment quality over first 13 week life-cycle.

    • Trust Inns Limited

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Business Development manger

      Key Accomplishment- Managed estate over 20000 barrels, £2.0m rental and over £1.0m machine incomes.Ensured high quality operational control and profitability for over 60 licensed retail properties. Tenant recruitment, selections and rent and barreledge negotiation.Site acquisition and disposal and full profit and loss responsibility.Managed Capital expenditure to develop properties and grow rental income working closely with internal departments.

    • Iona Pub Partnership

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      Business Development manager

      Key Accomplishments- Managed 10000 barrel estate with over £2.0m rental incomeResponsible for over 40 licensed properties across Scotland, directing recruitment and retention of tenants.Involved in site acquisitions,disposals with full profit and loss responsibility for area.Worked closely with internal departments-Marketing/HR/Credit control/Catering to promote tenant growth and provide site tenancies with licensing advice and learning.Controlling CAPEX spends on pub refurbishments projects, thus growing rent rental income and barreledge. Show less

    • RASPUTIN LEISURE LTD

      Jan 2009 - now
      Director /Owner -Sold business interest currently looking for opportunities

      Rasputin Leisure (Drinks Delivered daily) operated as a same day delivered wholesaler 7 days per week to the licensed on-trade sector in West coast Scotland.Built company with partner from ground up and directed business activity with strong focus on financial controls,negotiation,buying and relationship building Managed all buying, sales and marketing,working with suppliers and customers to drive new territory development and growth of customer base.Utilised social media platforms to enhance database, offers and client management.Purchased and sold high quality branded beers,soft drinks,spirits from various supply channels.Created strong relationships with brand owners and suppliers. Contributed to new business development and sales expansion. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dale Carnegie Training

      Leadership Training for Managers
    • Master Practioner Level in Neuro Linguistic Programming

      ABNLP
    • Scottish Certficate of Personal Licence Holders

      BII Holder Personal Licence Inverclyde Council
    • Scottish Courage

      Cask and Brwery Conditioned Beer
    • Supervising Food safety in Catering

      Chartered Institute of Envirnomental Health
    • WSET Foundation Level Certificate in Wines

      WSET
    • Professional Cookery

      SQA
      Jan 2010
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