I am an experienced business development manager with in-depth expertise and experience in channel management, partner development and new business growth. I have a reliable and consistent work ethic and an outgoing personality coupled with good communication skills and a positive approach. I have enjoyed a twenty year career in the data and telecommunications industry, more recently with a focus on generating new business and channel development. A technical background and a keen desire for technology helps me to fully understand customer’s requirements and advise and sell appropriate solutions. Other experience includes various project management and technical roles working with new technologies such as IoT, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Broadband and Social Marketing from a variety of different vendors including Skype, Cisco, Avaya, Facebook, Twitter and more.Specialties: Proven track record of new business development.Direct touch and channel development skills.Effective communication and relationship building at all levels.New partner on boarding experience.Reliably meets demanding deadlines.Excellent presentation skills at all levels and audiences.Achieving high levels of partner / customer satisfaction.Effective objection handling ability.Autonomous, dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative.Knowledge transfer and mentoring skills.