With over two decades of experience, my journey in business leadership has always been driven by a passion for innovation and transformation. I believe in the power of strategic thinking and operational excellence to not only drive growth but also to forge lasting, positive changes in any organisation.My career, spanning from leading small businesses to steering major corporate divisions, reflects my commitment to turning challenges into opportunities.• Strategic Leadership: Guiding teams and businesses through change with a clear vision and a steady hand.• Operational Expertise: Implementing effective strategies and processes to streamline operations and boost efficiency.• Sales Growth: Developing and executing sales strategies that lead to substantial revenue increases and market expansion. • Stakeholder Management: Building strong internal and external relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment and collaboration for success.• Change Management: Navigating organisations through significant changes, focusing on continuity and a positive evolving culture.• Coaching and Development: Committed to nurturing talent, enhancing team capabilities, and fostering professional growth.My focus has always been on delivering results that not only meet but exceed expectations. Through my newly founded company, Shared Potential, I am excited to extend my expertise to support organisations in achieving their growth goals:• Client Relationship Building: Managing key accounts and driving customer satisfaction.• Account Strategy: Forging enduring relationships and identifying new opportunities.• Team Leadership: Creating and mentoring high-performing teams.• Financial Oversight: Managing P&L and ensuring financial health and growth.• Strategic Planning: Steering organisations towards long-term success and market strength.My approach blends leadership with hands-on experience and a genuine commitment to partnership, trust, and excellence. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new opportunities to drive success together.I am open to hearing about short and long-term opportunities. Message me today sam.ramsden@shared-potential.com or send me an InMail.If you have read this far, let’s connect!
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DirectorShe Sparks Oct 2024 - PresentUnited KingdomWe empower mid-market businesses to navigate complex sales challenges and unlock revenue growth through our comprehensive sales transformation program, the Growth Acceleration Framework. This program is modular and tailored specifically to address your challenges. It is designed to optimise your sales processes from diagnostics to execution, ensuring measurable performance improvements and sustainable growth:Executive SurveyIs your sales function primed to achieve your growth objectives?Sales Function Deep DiveIdentify gaps and opportunities for improvementData-driven insightsSolutions to embed best practiceEnd-to-end executionTailored solutions -
DirectorShared Potential Ltd Nov 2023 - PresentSheffield, England, United KingdomAs your trusted partner I bring strategic insight, value proposition expertise, and a proven track record in operational delivery. I’m passionate about crafting and executing visionary strategies to support your business in achieving its growth and visionary objectives.Operational Expertise.Business strategy | Operating model | Value proposition | Communication | Culture and high performing teams | Process and governance | Resourcing | Knowledge management | Project managementGrowth.Sales strategy | Sales operation excellence | Pipeline and forecasting | Coaching and training | Business development | Account growth | Bid management
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Md, Senior Client PartnerCapita May 2023 - Nov 2023Tasked with overseeing and enhancing the performance of key accounts in the telecommunication and consumer electronics sectors, while also ensuring the financial health and strategic direction of the business unit:Formed a close-knit team with Client Partners, Financial and Commercial Directors to synergise financial and strategic efforts.Implemented rigorous business planning and strategic forecasting for 2024, focusing on sustainability and growth.Cultivated strong relationships with key account stakeholders to understand their needs and tailor solutions .Implemented rigorous business planning and strategic forecasting for 2024, focusing on contract renewals, sustainability and growth.Cultivated strong relationships with key account stakeholders to understand their needs and tailor solutions. -
Operations Director (Associate Partner)Capita May 2021 - Apr 2023Sheffield, England, United KingdomInvited to join the leadership team of the Consulting business unit during its infancy stage, tasked with establishing and growing the brand both within and outside of Capita, and aligning the consulting services with market demands:• Embraced the leadership role, drawing on extensive experience and understanding of consulting business dynamics.• Strategically directed the integration of market verticals with consulting capabilities to explore new client segments and enhance account growth.• Oversaw a business pipeline, focusing on key areas such as Data & AI, Cloud, Customer Experience (CX), Programme Management, and People/Organisational Transformation.• Positioned the Consulting unit as industry player, contributing to Capita's overall brand strength.• Defined and solidified the capabilities and service propositions, laying a strong foundation for sustained growth and innovation. -
Sales Operations Director (Associate Partner)Capita Jan 2020 - May 2021Faced with the unique opportunity to craft and implement a sales operation from the ground up for a startup entity backed by a large UK corporate, with the goal of supporting its ambitious growth trajectory:• With a seat on the leadership team, built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, and Resourcing to integrate efforts and optimize resource usage.• Set up a comprehensive sales operation , ensuring alignment with Capita's overarching governance and approach.• Instituted best practice sales processes and governance, creating a streamlined and effective sales operation.• Central to managing the sales pipeline, aligning it closely with Capita's overall sales governance principles.• Operated closely with the Sales Operation function contributing to Salesforce excellence approach• Developed and maintained robust sales processes and governance, integral to the operational success of the business.• Improved the qualification of business opportunities, leading to more effective growth strategies and efficient resource allocation. -
Head Of Sales On Leadership TeamOrange Bus (Part Of Capita Plc) Aug 2016 - Dec 2019Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, United KingdomEntrusted with the leadership of the sales division immediately after Orange Bus's acquisition by Capita, with the objective of managing business development and account management teams to spur business growth and enhance operational excellence:• Stepped into the Head of Sales role and became a key member of the SLT, driving strategic sales initiatives.• Led and mentored the business development and account management teams, focusing on cultivating a culture of excellence and efficiency.• Collaborated closely with the SLT to shape the company's operational strategy and culture, aligning it with Capita's overarching goals.• Successfully elevated the sales division's performance, contributing significantly to the overall business growth.• Fostered a high-performing sales culture, leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness in client management and business development.• Played a vital role in integrating Orange Bus's operations and culture into the Capita framework, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success post-acquisition.
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Account Manager/Operations ManagerRed Apple Marketing Ltd Sep 1996 - Feb 2003Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Business Development ExecutiveGrapevine Publishing Sep 1994 - Sep 1996Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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