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Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the Development and Sales within the Energy Sector. Proeon Systems is a control & safety systems integration company with specialist knowledge of:- - Automation Control & Safety Systems- Telecommunications & Security Systems- Cyber Security- Gas Turbine Control Systems- Fire & Gas Systems - Hazardous Area Systems- Subsea ControlWe provide hardware, software, control and functional safety engineering together with service and on-call support

United Kingdom

Responsible for the Offshore Energy Sector (Oil & Gas & Renewables) on a more Global scale and to develop new business through new accounts as well as work as a team to develop existing relationships.Responsible for generating revenue through strategic accounts and key vertical markets using a strategic approach. Understand, develop and sell solutions for high-level business problems incorporating all of MMX & TXO's Capabilities Establish and maintain customer relationships independently across all levels within our accounts.

Coventry, United Kingdom

Tasked with the development of the Energy sector in Europe which was previously focused solely on sales in the UK (although the projects were normally delivered internationally).Provided support on Global projects by developing key stakeholder action plans for projects procured in region but delivered outside of Europe. Generated a portfolio of projects across the Energy sector. This was achieved by working closely with EPC’s (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) companies, Key suppliers as well as End Clients not only in the UK but across Europe.• Track projects with key suppliers, partners and clients• Manage small project sales in countries where there is currently no or limited presence • Develop new territories highlighted from the Group Sales Directors with a view to growing them and handing them over to a country sales team at the appropriate point • Interfacing with the relevant people internally to support new territory quotes • Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients. • Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements.• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams.• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships.• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders.

Houston, Texas, United States

Tasked with the development of the US Energy sector which was known to be a viable region for expansion. Due to the development completed to date and after putting together a business plan (which was presented to the board), the value of the sales opportunities created enabled the opening of a Local office. Provided support on Global projects by developing key stakeholder action plans for projects procured in region but delivered outside of the Americas. This involved close liaison, communication, and co-operation with overseas offices and team members.

Caspian Region

Move to Azerbaijan (Baku) in 2014 to Develop the Sales team in Azerbaijan, ultimately taking sales to the highest they had been before. There was no existing sales pipeline and within the first 6 months, I developed an in-country delivery strategy that resulted in securing Sales.As a result of Sales increase and in support of business plan the Azerbaijan office ‘grew’ from a Branch office to a local registered entity (Optilan Azerbaijan LLC). Promoted to the Regional Sales Manager of the Caspian (Azerbaijan / Kazakhstan/ Georgia / Turkmenistan / Iran) & Azerbaijan Office Deputy Director. Responsibilities included not only Sales within the region but also to manage the overall Azerbaijan operation when the General Manager was on rotation (2 weeks leave every 8 weeks).Increased involvement in the day to day running of the projects including main customer contact for problem resolution as and when required.

Coventry, United Kingdom

Responsible for identifying, qualifying & exploiting new business opportunities, both large and small projects & extending core skills for Optilan’s Utilities & Telecom Division.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business And Marketing, Business And Marketing

Business Analysis, Business Environment, Financial and Management Information, Global Marketing Managing Business Processes.

Btec National Diploma In Business, 1St

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