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Andy Neilson

Commander · DISC type D
Business Development Manager at Birmingham City University
📍 United Kingdom

Andy is a results-oriented Business Development and Marketing Manager with over 20 years of experience across software, manufacturing, and higher education. In his current role at Birmingham City University, he focuses on research, engagement, and enterprise. Colleagues describe him as adaptive, professional, and kind.

He shows a keen interest in the intersection of technology and business strategy, frequently attending industry summits and local business networking events. He is passionate about fostering professional relationships and actively supports his colleagues career growth within his network.

At a recent MarTech Summit, he noted that despite advances in AI, the age-old battle between Marketing and Sales continues to be a central challenge.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Business Development Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Andy shows up

Decisive
Strong-Willed
Candid & Clear

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

Industry Partnerships
His role involves connecting the university with businesses to address skills gaps, discuss innovation in manufacturing and healthcare tech, and create new partnership opportunities.
Go-to-Market Strategy
He has extensive experience in launching new programs, including developing the go-to-market and sales strategy for Birmingham City University's CPD Short Course portfolio.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Business Development Manager
Birmingham City University
9-2021 - 3-2022
Marketing Manager
TelXL Limited
9-2020
Head of Marketing & Communications
Spidex Software
Product Marketing Manager EMEA
Aptean
General Manager, UK Telemarketing Services
Parade Brand Support
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Media appearances

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Education
BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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