Andrejs Mihailovs

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Operations at Sauce Shop

Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Andrejs Mihailovs is the Director of Operations at Sauce Shop, with over 17 years of experience in FMCG food manufacturing. A graduate of Riga Technical University, he specializes in operational excellence and lean manufacturing. Colleagues describe him as a driven, positive, and collaborative leader who builds strong, effective teams.

He has recently been instrumental in launching major brand collaborations, including successful partnerships between Sauce Shop and national brands like Pukka and Tortilla.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
With 17+ years in the FMCG industry, he is focused on delivering efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth through data analysis and people engagement.
Brand Collaborations
He recently shared his pride in launching successful product collaborations between Sauce Shop and major brands like Pukka and Tortilla.
Team Leadership
Peers describe him as an asset who "leads by example", builds strong teams, and has a "firm but fair" leadership style.

Media Appearances

Andrejs has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Director of Operations at Sauce Shop
10-2020 - 10-2025
Factory General Manager at Valeo Snackfoods UK at Valeo Foods UK
4-2020 - 10-2020
Site Manufacturing Manager at Valeo Foods Group
1-2020 - 4-2020
Interim Process Development Manager at Tangerine Confectionery
5-2018 - 1-2020
Shift Manager at Big Bear Confectionery

Education

9-2000 - 7-2004
Associate's degree from Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)

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Exp : 10 Location : Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Operations at Sauce Shop
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Insights For Selling To Andrejs

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrejs is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrejs

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrejs move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Andrejs take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Andrejs

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