London, England, United Kingdom
Gavin Welsman: Experienced Sales Director / General Manager / Project Director / Product Manager with strong commercial and technical background. Proven track record in developing teams, sales & marketing strategies, business development and branding. Senior roles in Domestic and Commercial Sectors of the HVAC / Renewables sectors including B2B and B2C. Currently Sales Director at Giacomini UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Giacomini SpA a family owned manufacturing business that operates globally in over 100 countries. I am committed to the personal development of my team and the Giacomini brand in the UK HVAC market. Since 1951 our company has been operating in the construction of products to be used in the industrial and civil sectors such as plumbing, valves, fitting compliant with international standards. Giacomini represents one of the most significant companies of the HVAC sector globally. Our strategy is founded upon four main principles: The customer Our customers are Mechanical Engineers, MEP Consultants and Contractors they are at the centre of everything we do. Through building close relationships we can understand their needs and better support them. This is essential in understanding the requirements of our distributors, installers and designers, and to offer them the best, most up-to-date solutions. Day in, day out - this is our goal. The product We are a proud European manufacturer. Our factories are "our heart". We work from raw materials with craftsman’s passion and skill, in order to create useful things for people and for society. Our product is our main focus; we know that our future depends on our ability to get it right and on our willingness to pursue innovation. Because of this, quality and innovation are our everyday mantra. Profit Without profit, there is no business. At the same time, though, there is no company without a sense of belonging, without team spirit. Belonging is built with respect for people, the environment and everything in between. This is why we believe in pursuing sustainable profit: generating growth in revenues and margins, whilst keeping in mind environmental and social sustainability. People People are our most valuable resource. Passion cannot be measured, but it makes the difference between doing things badly or doing them well, between casually performing a task or pouring oneself into going beyond the goal to find a better solution, it is the factor that differentiates mediocrity and excellence. This is why our people are the key asset in our budget.
Divisional Manager, overseeing and managing all aspects of an expanding projects division. Responsible for all commercial aspects of the division including staffing / labour, H&S, P&L, Sales.
National product manager, responsible for brand development of OVENTROP low carbon products in the UK. This includes both sales and technical aspects of the low carbon side of our UK business.
Governor Finance & Premises committee at Chipping Hill School. The school is ranked #1 in Essex out of 565 schools. The initial drive was to volunteer my time in order to give something back to my local community. The position has however given me exposure to some complex accounts issues and the professionals that also sit on the committee. All in all an invaluable experience that is different to my professional career but has taught me a huge amount and proven my adaptability.
General manager dealing with all operational aspects of running a small distribution business. The role covered everything from sales to technical appraisals of system designs.
Engineer on communial heating schemes that included gas turbines, plant rooms and domestic systems including pre payment metering and energy monitoring.