David Colliss
Chandlers Ford,Hampshire
Summary
Sales professional with extensive expertise in account development, customer service, and revenue generation. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to implement effective sales strategies. Adept at client service and fostering teamwork and collaboration to drive business growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aerospace Business Development and Sales Executive
TW Metals UK
Southampton, Hampshire
05.2008 - 03.2023
- Identify and target potential customers in the aerospace industry, including OEMs, airlines, MROs, and other organizations
- Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers at customer organizations
- Understand customer needs and requirements, and work with our technical team to develop solutions that meet those needs
- Provide timely and accurate forecasts of revenue and sales activity
- Collaborate with other members of the sales team, as well as marketing, engineering, and operations, to ensure customer satisfaction and success
- Attend industry events and conferences to stay up-to-date on trends, technologies, and customer needs
- I was responsible for approximately 70 accounts ranging from small one person companies to accounts that spend vast amounts of money
Regional Sales Representative
Future Metals UK
Fareham, Hampshire
03.2002 - 02.2008
- I joined Future Metals as I wanted the opportunity of becoming a sales representative and enhance my own skills and knowledge of the Aerospace industry, this roll gave me the perfect opportunity to do so
- I enjoyed travelling throughout the UK and Ireland with some European travel
- After 5 years I was promoted to Sales Manager predominately office based but with some UK travel
- Followed-up on prospective business opportunities and new clients to retain and expand client base
- Generated leads through cold calling, industry networking and social media to reach monthly targets
- Took inbound calls from prospective clients, offering detailed quotations and breakdown of benefits
- Kept product knowledge up-to-date by attending regular training to deliver reliable information with confidence
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, History, Geography and Science
Mountbatten Secondary School
Romsey, Hampshire 09.1978 - 05.1983
Skills
- Sales expertise
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Account development
- Customer service
- Sales strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Revenue generation
- Client service
Affiliations
- Member of local social club
- 40+ Hampshire walking group
- Local Yoga club
- Ipswich Town football Club
Personal Information
Nationality: English
Custom
- Following Ipswich Town Football Club
- Walking with the Hants40+ walking group
- Attending weekly yoga class
- Playing golf and snooker
- Interest in Military history particularly WWII
- Gardening
- Painting
Timeline
Aerospace Business Development and Sales Executive
TW Metals UK
05.2008 - 03.2023
Regional Sales Representative
Future Metals UK
03.2002 - 02.2008
GCSEs - Maths, English, History, Geography and Science
Mountbatten Secondary School
09.1978 - 05.1983
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