Andrew Chadderton
Sale,Cheshire
Summary
A dedicated and hard working professional with a strong skill set in problem-solving, time management and thriving under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a can do attitude ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Having spent 30 years in travel sales, I believe that the skills I have learnt, knowledge I've gained and global crisis I've managed, which are nearly all transferable, gives me a wealth of experience to move forward in my career.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Divisional Sales manager
Lotus International LTD
2014.04 - 2026.04
Achieved consistent annual sales profits exceeding £4m through effective leadership of a sales team. Delivered exceptional customer service standards, enhancing client satisfaction and retention. Mitigated potential losses by responding promptly to industry challenges and making informed decisions under pressure.
Sales Manager
Lotus International LTD
2009.01 - 2014.04
Supported and motivated a diverse team of 7 individuals. Established strong relationships with airline partners, hoteliers, and suppliers. Assisted clients in gaining competitive advantages through strategic partnerships.
Travel manager
Lotus International LTD
1998.08 - 2008.12
Delivered exceptional client experiences through proactive follow-up and support. Optimised holiday bookings by tailoring services to individual client needs. Achieved high satisfaction levels by effectively using in-house systems and Amadeus for personalised trip planning. Achieved consistent ranking among top ten sales managers in annual sales competitions by driving high-performance sales strategies.
Temporary Sales Assistant
Timescape holidays
1998.02 - 1998.08
Discovered passion for travel sales through independent travelling experiences and a short period of general assistant in this small family company.
Various
Shepherd Neame
1994.10 - 1997.05
I started at Shepherd Neame as an assistant Manager at the White Horse Inn and quickly became a relief manager for the companies Invicta Inns. Following this I spent a year with the managed houses as a stock taker.
Take Home Sales Representative, free trade department.
Responsible for promoting bottled beers sales through independent retailers.
Trainee Manager
Castle Hotel, lincoln
1992.09 - 1994.09
Quickly promoted to Assistant Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Tourism Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09/1991 - 07/1992
Diploma of Higher Education -
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 09/1989 - 07/1991
Lincoln Christ Hospital School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09/1983 - 07/1989
Skills
- Amadeus and Worldspan literate
- Mental Heath First Aider
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Upselling
- Communication skills
Certification
Full clean UK driving license.
Mental Health First Aid.
Affiliations
- Sport takes up a lot of my free time. If not watching F1 or football I might be out on my bike or in the pool.
Accomplishments
Silver and Bronze national junior swimming medals.
Club captain and full collage colours whilst at Cheltenham, including a bronze medal at the national students.
Cycled 100 miles at the Lincoln Grand Prix.
Timeline
Divisional Sales manager
Lotus International LTD
2014.04 - 2026.04
Sales Manager
Lotus International LTD
2009.01 - 2014.04
Travel manager
Lotus International LTD
1998.08 - 2008.12
Temporary Sales Assistant
Timescape holidays
1998.02 - 1998.08
Various
Shepherd Neame
1994.10 - 1997.05
Trainee Manager
Castle Hotel, lincoln
1992.09 - 1994.09
Lincoln Christ Hospital School
09/1983 - 07/1989
Diploma of Higher Education -
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education
09/1989 - 07/1991
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Tourism Management
Sheffield Hallam University
09/1991 - 07/1992