Andrew Saunders

Andrew Saunders

Agricultural Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    The Nurture Landscapes Group

  • Education

    • Bicton College of Agriculture

      2002 - 2003
      Diploma - Agricultural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Distinction

      Activities and Societies: I am a keen skier and enjoy rock climbing. I have successfully completed two half marathons and a 10K run for charity. Motor racing is another keen interest of mine along with Musical Festivals.

  • Experience

    • John Deere

      Sept 2003 - Jan 2005
      Agricultural Engineer

      Agricultural Engineering - Service, Diagnostics and Repair of agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment. •Solving engineering problems, diagnostics mechanical and electrical •Testing and installing new equipment, such as harvesters, crop sprayers, logging machinery & Light gardening tractors•Planning service and repair programmes for machinery.

    • Renwicks Garages Ltd.

      Jan 2005 - Aug 2008
      Corporate Development Manager

      Joining Peugeot Motor Group as an administrator processing vehicles for this popular brand liaising with the different departments to process large volumes of vehicles. Arranging demonstration and new car deliveries with fleet managers and end users on a day to day basis. Progressing to Corporate Development Manager taking on more responsibility, building my own great client profile I worked with local councils to drive winning tenders for the supply of their heavily converted commercial vehicles. I carried out effective marketing involving direct mail shots and product specific campaigns to increase footfall and awareness of offers and new products on the market. Show less

    • Silver Street Automotive

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
      Business Development Manager

      Building a highly successful fleet department as a team of 6 we grew the business from 40 to in excess of 1000 Vehicles. Building relationships with key local businesses providing the highest level of service expected of a VAG customer. Carrying out presentations to Fleet Managers winning profitable business. I secured business with small, large and multi-national fleets such as SW Water, SW Highways, NHS, Devon Constabulary & Fire and Rescue, also a number of major lease companies such as Arnold Clark fleet management. Show less

    • Eastern Western Motor Group

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Business Development Account Manager

      Supporting local businesses large and small with regards to their passenger car and LCV fleet requirements. My 10 years experience in the world of fleet with major national leasing companies, High Street branded fleet funders and motor dealers has encompassed supplying everyone from sole traders to major UK PLC's, and this experience translates into the ability to demonstrate the fantastic benefits that Toyota can bring to your business, both in terms of Brand Image and incredible total costs of ownership. Show less

    • De-ice

      Sept 2016 - Feb 2017
      Business Development Manager

      De-ice is a leading supplier of gritting and snow clearance services in the UK.Using the latest gritting equipment and expertly trained operatives, our professional service uses highly accurate weather forecasting to ensure your business keeps operating and that your premises are kept free of ice and snow. With over 15 years’ experience in providing winter maintenance solutions. If you have staff, clients, customers or visitors on your premises it is your responsibility to maintain safe access during the winter.Please call me on 07580 344027 Show less

    • The Nurture Group

      Feb 2017 - now

      To build and drive forward Nurture's existing & comprehensive Grounds Maintenance & Winter Gritting provision.Nurture Landscapes believe that we all have a collective responsibility to care for our environment and our aim is simple: to provide you the client with a cleaner, greener and more customer-focused approach to your landscape environment and winter gritting services. We are passionate about delivering you a professional service and developing long term relationships with our clients, with over 1400 employees working out of depots across the UK. Show less

      • Regional Operations Manager

        Mar 2022 - now
      • New Business Account Manager - Scotland

        Feb 2017 - Mar 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IMI - Diploma (Fleet & Business User Programme)

      The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
      Jul 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fund Raising - Cerebral Palsy

      Issued by Tree of Hope on Feb 2013
      Tree of HopeAssociated with Andrew Saunders