Nicholas Stewart
About Nicholas Stewart
Nicholas Stewart is a National Account Manager at Walkers Shortbread Ltd., with over 15 years of experience in account management and sales. He has a background in increasing revenue and developing key accounts, having previously worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises and Daewo Motor Egypt.
Work at Walkers Shortbread
Nicholas Stewart has been employed at Walkers Shortbread Ltd. since 2009, initially serving as an Account Executive for 15 years, primarily focusing on the Central Belt and South of Scotland. In 2020, he advanced to the position of National Account Manager, where he has worked for 4 years in a home-based role. His responsibilities include managing key accounts and developing business strategies to enhance revenue.
Previous Experience at Coca-Cola Enterprises
Before joining Walkers Shortbread, Nicholas Stewart worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. as an Account Executive from 2001 to 2008. During his 7 years in this role, he successfully increased the Scottish territory revenue by over 115%, emphasizing the importance of selling quality products over merely focusing on value.
Education and Training
Nicholas Stewart completed his secondary education at Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh from 1984 to 1987. He furthered his education at Stevenson College, where he studied Motorcar Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, achieving an Apprenticeship from 1988 to 1990. This educational background provided him with foundational skills applicable in various roles throughout his career.
Career Background in Sales
Nicholas Stewart has a diverse background in sales, having worked in several roles prior to his current position. He served as a Sales Executive at Daewo Motor Egypt for one year in 1998 to 1999 and as a Road Traffic Reporter at the Automobile Association from 1996 to 1998. His experience includes successfully negotiating at board level to open and develop key accounts, as well as maintaining exclusivity and winning new business during competitive periods.