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James Murray

Porto

Summary

Talented Business Development Executive brings high-level business, marketing and sales acumen. Drives competitive growth through proactive relationship building and pursuit of business opportunities . Savvy to industry trends, practices and customer demands.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Business Development

PlatformE
10.2022 - Current
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and open up new markets.

Business Development Executive

PlatformE
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Developed new proposals, presentation material, and contracts.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.

Business Development Manager

Helppier
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients from first contact, signature of contract, and delivery of services.

Business Development Manager

AMFG
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

Education

NVQ - Electrical Engineering

Leeds College of Technology
07.2003

High School Diploma -

St Gregorys R.C High School
Manchester
07.2000

Skills

  • Revenue Growth
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Excellent Listening Skills
  • CRM Platforms
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Strategic Networking
  • Proposal Development
  • Enterprise Sales
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Issue Resolution
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Head of Business Development

PlatformE
10.2022 - Current

Business Development Executive

PlatformE
07.2021 - 10.2022

Business Development Manager

Helppier
12.2019 - 06.2021

Business Development Manager

AMFG
01.2019 - 08.2019

NVQ - Electrical Engineering

Leeds College of Technology

High School Diploma -

St Gregorys R.C High School
James Murray