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Manchester, England, United Kingdom

The XSILIO Platform is focused on transforming businesses’ throwaway mindset into asset reuse. We achieved this by empowering organisations to utilise the circular economy through our Environmental Sustainability Software. These technological solutions enable organisations to reuse, repurpose and reallocate assets with a touch of a button leading to a positive and immediate impact on sustainability and the reduction of their carbon footprint inline with Environmental, Social and Governance… Show more The XSILIO Platform is focused on transforming businesses’ throwaway mindset into asset reuse. We achieved this by empowering organisations to utilise the circular economy through our Environmental Sustainability Software. These technological solutions enable organisations to reuse, repurpose and reallocate assets with a touch of a button leading to a positive and immediate impact on sustainability and the reduction of their carbon footprint inline with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments but also on profitability, cost efficiencies and process improvements. Our analytics allow organisations to track and report their ESG efforts through our proprietary CarbonX scoring that utilises statistical analysis, AI and link analysis. Our solution comes from the understanding that fundamental changes in our economic interactions are vital for the continued growth and health of our commerce, planet, and civilisation. By utilising the advances in technology over the last decade the XSILIO platform enables organisations to process faster, cleaner and more cost effectively meaning the choice does not have to be made between financial realities and environmental imperatives. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Hello Soda is a fast-growing Big Data analytics company HQ’d in Manchester, UK, with offices in Bangkok, and clients across multiple continents including the multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.At Hello Soda, we build software products in the B2B and consumer areas, delivering insights into consumer’s digital footprint and behaviour.Our flagship product, PROFILE, is a cloud based social data scoring engine that turns big and unstructured… Show more Hello Soda is a fast-growing Big Data analytics company HQ’d in Manchester, UK, with offices in Bangkok, and clients across multiple continents including the multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.At Hello Soda, we build software products in the B2B and consumer areas, delivering insights into consumer’s digital footprint and behaviour.Our flagship product, PROFILE, is a cloud based social data scoring engine that turns big and unstructured data into usable insight. PROFILE captures and analyses thousands of data sets and applies psycholinguistic analysis and natural language processing techniques to deliver comprehensible reports and scores to be used in Marketing, Banking, Lending, Gaming, Insurance, Telecoms, Employee Vetting, and more.Our software works through Artificial Intelligence including Natural Language Processing, Bayesian Belief, and Psycholinguistics to deliver customer insights for any sector. PROFILE’s recommendations are delivered through an API or an aesthetic, customised dashboard in sub 5 seconds, creating a powerful - yet seamless - addition to your decision making process. Show less

United Kingdom

I have responsibility for Sales Teams within CallCredits Credit & Risk Business unit covering Lending, eRetail, Telco's, Vetting's, Gaming and Application Partners. The role involves development of routes to market and new solutions alongsideleading and motivating sales teams. In addition a focus on P&L protection of recurring revenues and growth though new buisness. Working and leading wider teams from Product Development, Professional Services (technical consultancy) and Marketing/PR to… Show more I have responsibility for Sales Teams within CallCredits Credit & Risk Business unit covering Lending, eRetail, Telco's, Vetting's, Gaming and Application Partners. The role involves development of routes to market and new solutions alongsideleading and motivating sales teams. In addition a focus on P&L protection of recurring revenues and growth though new buisness. Working and leading wider teams from Product Development, Professional Services (technical consultancy) and Marketing/PR to ensure the commercial targets are achieved. Show less

I have responsibility for the New & Existing Sales teams within the Alternative Finance (Including Short Term Lending), Retail and Gaming Sectors. In conjunction with this I have overall responsibility for the dedicated Telco’s, Vetting and Application Partner Sales teams within CIG. The role involves development of routes to market for new solutions and products, marketing strategies, coordinating with different departments from Product Development, Professional Services (technical… Show more I have responsibility for the New & Existing Sales teams within the Alternative Finance (Including Short Term Lending), Retail and Gaming Sectors. In conjunction with this I have overall responsibility for the dedicated Telco’s, Vetting and Application Partner Sales teams within CIG. The role involves development of routes to market for new solutions and products, marketing strategies, coordinating with different departments from Product Development, Professional Services (technical consultancy) and Marketing/PR and Finance to ensure the commercial targets are achieved. The sales team consists of New Business Sales people specialising in Credit Risk, Anti-Fraud and Customer Insight Solutions, which affects the total customer lifecycle from Solicit, Acquire, Profit, Retain, and Prevent, to Collect.Our solutions are based on a proven ROI to increase customer acquisition while cutting costs and churn by prevention and prediction of fraud and bad debt.Callcredit solutions help organisations make better decisions with their customer data. We give them the insight into the customers who they want to do business with, to help them reduce churn/spin and target their customers with the message they need to hear. Show less

Sales Manager specialising in anti-fraud and anti-money laundering solutions in the Finance, Retail and Public Sector verticals. The role involves development of marketing strategies for these new solutions and routes to market, coordinating with different departments from Product Development, Professional Services (technical consultancy), Marketing/PR and Finance to ensure the commercial targets are achieved. My sales team currently consists of eight New Business Sales people.

•Responsible for the sale of application support services for SAP and Oracle•Appointed to spearhead the development of a dedicated new sales team•Managed the sale of products & services to a range of new & existing clients•Provided leadership, motivation and training to a team of sales staff •Established and maintained strong working relationships with key clients•Delivered effective customer service and support to encourage future sales•Worked with senior management… Show more •Responsible for the sale of application support services for SAP and Oracle•Appointed to spearhead the development of a dedicated new sales team•Managed the sale of products & services to a range of new & existing clients•Provided leadership, motivation and training to a team of sales staff •Established and maintained strong working relationships with key clients•Delivered effective customer service and support to encourage future sales•Worked with senior management teams including CIO, CEO and Directors•Handled high level negotiations with key clients and within the business•Led marketing activities, targeting new clients and market sector opportunities•Developed and implemented new marketing strategies and routes into market•Awarded the company Oracle sales champion award in April 2005 Show less

•Responsible for management and development of accounts in the north of England•Appointed to utilise sales and marketing skills to increase revenue and profitability•Developed & maintained strong working relationships with clients to ensure retention•Liased with clients to establish requirements and resolve any major issues•Utilised skills and experience to win lucrative new accounts from competitors•Successfully promoted quality and developed effective client based… Show more •Responsible for management and development of accounts in the north of England•Appointed to utilise sales and marketing skills to increase revenue and profitability•Developed & maintained strong working relationships with clients to ensure retention•Liased with clients to establish requirements and resolve any major issues•Utilised skills and experience to win lucrative new accounts from competitors•Successfully promoted quality and developed effective client based solutions•Demonstrated the added value of products to encourage significant future sales•Consistently and significantly outperformed annual sales targets in various roles•Achieved 124% of set target in 2003 and 131% of target in 2004•Generated £800,000 profit in 2005, 104% of set annual target•Awarded Direct Sales Person of the year 2002 & 2004 & Direct sales person 2003 Show less

New business software sales into keys clients and prospects. Grow revenues within these accounts and lead solution development.