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- SVP Redwood software- VP & GM with Tagetik- Sales VP & Operations EMEA with BEA- Sales & Ops VP EMEA i2 Technology- Sales Director with Workday- Sales Director with SAPAn influential, strategic and enthusiastic Sales leader with extensive knowledge within the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, Utilities, Telecoms and Media sectors. Proven track of record of success throughout continental Europe, fast expanding Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Expertise span the full sales lifecycle including lead generation, business growth, budget management, pre-sales management, channel sales, account retention and opportunity creation.A strong leader with exceptional relationship management capabilities. Personal Attributes Strategic Sales Director who thrives on difficult challenges with confidence Talented and able to nurture organisational progression through change Understands the importance of achieving targets and surpassing client expectations Promotes a “can do” culture throughout all levels of the business structure Disciplined and passionate General Manager with drive, integrity and a developmental focus Confidently interfaces with clients to maintain and increase customer satisfactionSkills MatrixSales management | pre-sales management | sales growth | business growth | business development | new business | business unit management | general management | technical management | software management | budget management | increased revenues | cost savings | cost reduction | P&L management | relationship management | people management | staff development | communications management | marketing management | lead generation | sales pipeline | opportunity creation | service management | service delivery | SLAs | sales processes | process management | process development | channel sales | sales acquisitions | sales development | account management | account retention | Performance improvement | KPIs

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