Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Career Break: Travel & Sabbatical Asia
Timeline
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Chris McAlonan

Chris McAlonan

Waterlooville,UK

Summary

Highly accomplished Sales Professional with extensive full-cycle B2B experience, successfully transitioning from Global Corporate Banking (HSBC) to high-growth SaaS start-ups and technology providers. Proven ability to exceed ambitious targets, notably generating $1.5 Million USD in annual profit growth by selling complex global treasury and banking solutions to the world's largest international corporations. Skilled in prospecting, deal closing, account growth, and retention. Deep expertise in managing, training, and scaling teams, demonstrated through leadership roles at HSBC. Confident in driving immediate revenue growth for a forward-thinking SaaS, or technology provider.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

New Business Account Executive

Revolut
2026.04 - Current

Responsible for the full-cycle B2B sales (IC profiling, prospecting, outreach, demo, closing) for the entire business banking suite at Revolut. This includes Foreign Exchange (spot & forwards), Payments, Multi currency accounts, Smart Cards, Expense Management Automation, Card Acquiring (online, in person and payment links), and Treasury (savings, crypto).

CRM, cadence and pipeline management using Salesforce.

Business Development Manager/ Account Executive

Orbital Net
, UK
2022.10 - 2026.04
  • Executed full-cycle B2B sales (prospecting, design, closing) for complex connectivity and service solutions, consistently meeting new business targets.
  • Responsible for maintaining a high rate of client retention and contract renewal by nurturing a portfolio of accounts and actively upselling/upgrading existing solutions.
  • Spearheaded lead generation through networking, expos, radio shows, and designing targeted marketing campaigns.

Business Development Manager

Kaddra (SaaS Start-up)
2021.10 - 2022.10
  • Accelerated growth within a B2B SaaS environment by owning the sales cycle from lead generation (social media, cold outreach) to product demo and contract closure.

Business Development Manager

ENTA Outdoor Sports (SaaS Start-up)
2021.04 - 2022.04
  • Successfully launched the mobile app into the USA market and expanded into new verticals (water sports) through prospecting and partner acquisition.
  • Managed the end-to-end account lifecycle for sports venues, overseeing technical customer service and ensuring partner satisfaction.

Associate Director, REG Sector European Sales

HSBC Bank Plc
2015.01 - 2016.05
  • Exceeded annual sales targets, driving $1.5 Million USD in profit growth by winning new business tenders (RFP) and selling complex global treasury solutions to top-grossing multinational corporate clients (Oil & Gas, Utilities).
  • Managed the end-to-end relationship and sales cycle for a regional portfolio, overseeing implementation and integration of all products and pricing post-sale.
  • HSBC Bank (Pre-Career Break)

Sales Associate, European Sales

HSBC Bank Plc
2013.06 - 2015.01
  • Achieved an annual sales target of $250K by running smaller projects and providing senior-level support to 9 Associate Directors across all multinational sectors.

Client Service Manager

HSBC Bank Plc
2008.12 - 2013.06
  • Responsible for the retention of client revenue (up to $1M per annum per client), achieved by proactive relationship building and high-level complex problem resolution for 30+ multinational corporate clients.
  • Successfully coached and developed two Assistant Client Service Managers into management-level roles.

Team Leader

HSBC Bank Plc
2005.10 - 2008.12
  • Oversaw the performance and daily activities of four operational teams (30+ FTE), focusing on coaching, performance reviews, resource management, and process efficiency.

Education

Advanced TEFL Teacher Accreditation -

Patong Language School
Phuket, Thailand

International Cash Manager Accreditation/Cert ICM - undefined

Association of Corporate Treasurers
UK

Advanced Sales & Negotiation Skills - undefined

HSBC Training
London, UK

Team Leader Accreditation - undefined

HSBC Training
London, UK

GNVQ L2 Business Studies - undefined

Basildon College
Essex, UK

Skills

  • Sales Expertise & Results
  • Enterprise Account Growth & Retention
  • Complex Solution Design & Implementation
  • SaaS Solution Selling
  • Sales Coaching & Mentorship
  • B2B Full-Cycle Sales (Prospecting to Close)
  • Pipeline Management & Forecasting
  • Technical & Leadership
  • CRM Proficiency (eg, Dynamics / Hubspot)
  • Contract Negotiation & Onboarding

Affiliations

  • travelling to and exploring new places, learning about new languages and culture, teaching, music, and fitness.

Career Break: Travel & Sabbatical Asia

Period of focused travel and cultural immersion across Asia, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.

06/2016 - 04/2021

Timeline

New Business Account Executive

Revolut
2026.04 - Current

Business Development Manager/ Account Executive

Orbital Net
2022.10 - 2026.04

Business Development Manager

Kaddra (SaaS Start-up)
2021.10 - 2022.10

Business Development Manager

ENTA Outdoor Sports (SaaS Start-up)
2021.04 - 2022.04

Associate Director, REG Sector European Sales

HSBC Bank Plc
2015.01 - 2016.05

Sales Associate, European Sales

HSBC Bank Plc
2013.06 - 2015.01

Client Service Manager

HSBC Bank Plc
2008.12 - 2013.06

Team Leader

HSBC Bank Plc
2005.10 - 2008.12

International Cash Manager Accreditation/Cert ICM - undefined

Association of Corporate Treasurers

Advanced Sales & Negotiation Skills - undefined

HSBC Training

Team Leader Accreditation - undefined

HSBC Training

GNVQ L2 Business Studies - undefined

Basildon College

Advanced TEFL Teacher Accreditation -

Patong Language School
Chris McAlonan