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Dave Harris

London,

Summary

Sales and business development professional with 4+ years' experience across outbound prospecting, complex deal cycles, and long-term account ownership. Most recently worked in a high-autonomy role at Hyperoptic, managing strategic accounts and guiding customers from initial engagement through delivery and ongoing relationship management.

Comfortable operating without heavy structure, speaking with senior stakeholders, and learning technical products quickly. Particularly motivated by early-stage environments where I can help shape messaging, build processes, and stay close to customer outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Executive

Hyperoptic Ltd.
London
2022.12 - 2025.12

Owned and developed strategic relationships with large residential developers, including Barratt Homes, managing opportunities from initial outreach through commercial agreement and delivery. Worked cross-functionally with infrastructure, legal, and technical teams, often re-shaping projects as they evolved.

Led complex, multi-stakeholder projects on properties valued up to and exceeding £100m in value, requiring detailed discovery, technical understanding, and ongoing stakeholder management.

Sales & Technical Specialist

Verisure UK
Southampton
2021.10 - 2022.11

Results-driven sales professional with a proven track record in B2C and B2B security systems sales. Responsible not only for closing deals but also for onboarding customers, providing product training, and ensuring successful adoption post-installation. Skilled in high-volume lead generation, consultative selling, and technical implementation. Consistently exceeded sales targets while mentoring team members and building strong, lasting customer relationships in fast-paced, target-driven environments.

Livestock & Operations Manager

Rookery Farm
, West Sussex
2019.10 - 2021.11

Oversaw the daily operations of an organic free-range egg farm,

managing up to 28,000 laying hens and producing premium eggs

supplied to retailers including the Planet Organic chain.

Managed flock intake and outflow, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and overseeing vaccination programs - Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesale customers, while identifying and securing new sales opportunities - Ensured full compliance with Organic Farmers & Growers and Soil Association regulations for organic certification.

Education

The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
2013 - 2017

Skills

  • Outbound prospecting & account research
  • CRM hygiene and pipeline tracking
  • Discovery-led sales conversations
  • Strategic account management
    Quota driven performance
  • Team mentoring & coaching

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Hyperoptic Ltd.
2022.12 - 2025.12

Sales & Technical Specialist

Verisure UK
2021.10 - 2022.11

Livestock & Operations Manager

Rookery Farm
2019.10 - 2021.11

The Portsmouth Grammar School
2013 - 2017
Dave Harris