1. 70 Houchens Road
Hamilton 3206
andrewwattsnz@gmail.com
ANDREW WATTS
OBJECTIVE To obtain a key career oriented role with a progressive company, in a faced paced
environment while offering professional growth and contribution to meaningful
business outcomes.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Operational Management
Evaluate and streamline operating systems and procedures.
Creating economical efficiencies in production systems
Effectively service and maintain mass food production lines
Team performance management
Sales & Account Management
Maintained existing customer base, as we all as sourcing new customers
Exceeded sales targets annually
Managing department teams through; Sales targets, Budgeting, and Marketing
Effective and professional communication on all levels of customer service
Core Attributes
Driven Effective Team Leader Intuitive
Self-Motivating Organized Efficient
Lateral Thinking Mechanically/Electrically Inclined Positive`
EXPERIENCE NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – DTM WHEELS
AUGUST 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2014
Managing over 400 accounts nationwide, providing personal face to face service.
Co-ordinate procurement and importing of a wide range of product lines.
Facilitated with the addition of 4 new tyre brands to DTM listings to include brand and
distribution exclusivity
Assisted with the expansion of warehousing to include two new spaces to accommodate
over 13,000 tyres.
Working with directors to develop new products and product lines from foreign markets
that were suitable for New Zealand adaptation.
Overseeing and establishing product lines through market research to ensure technical
specifications are to the highest level.
Effectively working with customers to ensure proper debt management
Facilitating the re-branding of the company to include: Website, social and print media.
Offering and executing exclusive deals and price structures for franchise head offices for
nationwide representation. (Mag and Turbo Group).
Working closely with company directors with day to day operations including; sales and
marketing strategies, new ideas and team development.
Putting marketing strategies in place, allowing for flexibility in an unpredictable market.
Managing front of store and point of sale product merchandising.
Effectively managing stock and inventory control to ensure minimal profit loss.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER – PERFORMANCE WHEELS LTD.
FEBRUARY 2006 – AUGUST 2008
National Account Manager servicing a customer base of over 250
Establishing new and building sustainable relationships.
Co-ordinate procurement and importing of wide range of product lines.
Responsible for organization and promotion of Performance Wheels at major events.
In charge of all in store displays and marketing.
Measuring and solving problems for custom wheels to suit a niche custom car market.
Stock and Warehouse management
ACCOUNT MANAGER – EUROTECH LTD.
JANUARY 2005 – OCTOBER 2005
Working with large nationwide Franchises such as Repco, Supercheap and Auto One
stores.
North Island representative, working with car audio and in car entertainment systems
Promotion and product launches for new customers including radio advertisements and
in store product marketing.
Establishing new accounts as well as maintaining existing ones.
Supporting customer’s at large events.
Organizing sponsorship prizes and sales support.
Help design audio and visual systems for motor homes and cars.
EDUCATION OPEN POLYTECHNIC – CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT – 2013
TAIT COMMUNICATION REPEATER COURSE – 2000
BOP POLYTECHNIC – AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – 1999
WAIKATO POLYTECHNIC – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - 1998
LEADERSHIP Creating an environment for success, while encouraging others in achieving their
best. Working well as a team to ensure that common goals of a successful
outcome are positive for both the individual and the team as a whole. Leading by
example, drive and personal investment in the work and company behind it.
REFERENCES CHRIS CONTE CRAIG BAKER
PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Conte Food Importers Mag and Turbo North Shore
604.433.3203 027.491.9099
chris@contefoods.com northshore@magandturbo.com
www.contefoods.com www.magandturbo.com
ANDREW BROMWELL KIM HANSEN
DESIGN AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
DTM Wheels Hamilton Tyre and Battery
027.630.0261 027.630.0261
Drewsy10@gmail.com tyrenbattery@quicker.net.nz
www.dtm.co.nz