Colin Stevenson
Belfast
Summary
Results-driven commercial professional with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. Expertise in leveraging analytical skills to penetrate local and enterprise-level markets. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving top performance in competitive environments. Ambitious to advance into a leadership role within the commercial sector.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Solutions Lead
Sonrai
Belfast
2025.05 - 2026.01
- Drove solution delivery, enhancing commercial strategy for SaaS platform.
- Managed complex RFP/RFI processes and proposals for C-suite personas.
- Liaised w/Product, Engineering & Sales teams to create compelling proposals.
Solutions Lead
Sonrai
Belfast
2022.10 - 2025.06
- Achieved top commercial performance with over $500k in ARR.
- Secured standalone contracts exceeding $500k.
- Led development of RFP responses for multinational enterprise opportunities.
- Coordinated teams across time zones for meeting & proposal delivery.
Account Manager
European Student Placement Agency
Belfast
2020.01 - 2022.09
- Generated >£1m revenue through consultative selling.
- Managed pipeline and a Sales team including four people.
- Created standardized proposal and response frameworks to improve win rates.
Internship Coordinator & Partnership Liaison
Intern Europe
Belfast
2016.02 - 2019.12
- Created 1,000+ internship opportunities across UK.
- Developed strategic partnerships across multiple sectors.
VP Communications
Queen's University Students' Union
Belfast
2014.06 - 2015.06
- Elected representative overseeing communications for >24,000 students.
English Teacher
Various
, Spain, Vietnam & USA
- Developed cross-cultural communication and adaptability.
Education
BSc - Accounting, First Class Honours
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast 2010.09 - 2014.05
Business & Marketing Scholarship
Presbyterian College
South Carolina 2012.09 - 2013.07
A-Levels - AAB
St. Colman's College
Newry 2003.09 - 2010.06
Skills
- RFP and proposal management
- CRM and automation
- Project coordination
- Written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Upselling
- Google Workspace
- Knowledge of Hubspot, Zoho, Sales Force
- AI application
Websites
References
Full UK Driving License | References available upon request
Affiliations
- Passionate GAA player, Golfer, Sports Enthusiast, Reading, Exploring new countries, Investing, Podcast Listener, Cooking.
Accomplishments
CIMA Global Business Challenge, GAA All Ireland Hogan Cup Success, USA Scholarship recipient
Timeline
Senior Solutions Lead
Sonrai
2025.05 - 2026.01
Solutions Lead
Sonrai
2022.10 - 2025.06
Account Manager
European Student Placement Agency
2020.01 - 2022.09
Internship Coordinator & Partnership Liaison
Intern Europe
2016.02 - 2019.12
VP Communications
Queen's University Students' Union
2014.06 - 2015.06
Business & Marketing Scholarship
Presbyterian College
2012.09 - 2013.07
BSc - Accounting, First Class Honours
Queen's University Belfast
2010.09 - 2014.05
A-Levels - AAB
St. Colman's College
2003.09 - 2010.06
English Teacher
Various