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David Ramsay

Maidstone,Kent

Summary

A driven and hands-on leader with 9 plus years in sales, innovation, and business development. Led successful projects from idea to delivery—including launching an award-winning AI-based safety system now used across the vacuum excavation industry. Strong at building and maintaining relationships with clients. Led teams to exceed targets, and created solutions that make a real difference.

Thrive in fast-paced environments where communication, planning, and collaboration are key. Bringing energy, adaptability, commitment and a quality work ethic.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Director

Suction Excavation UK
March, Cambridgeshire
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Managed team of , two across Southern & Northern region
  • Elevated customer base by 36% within 8 months via strategic relationship-building and innovative sales initiatives.
  • Orchestrated implementation of CRM system, sales processes and enhancing customer relationship management.
  • Generated £608k in sales within initial 7 months through potent business development and account management.
  • Enacted nightly increase for operators, uplifting productivity and morale.
  • Directed sales team to consistently surpass KPIs and targets by cultivating high-achieving environment.
  • Improved profitability, developing pipeline using multiple sales channels and penetration strategies.
  • Attended industry and company-specific events for Suction Excavation UK as representative of brand.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key organisations and professionals to support future business growth objectives.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Attended industry and company-specific events Suction Excavations representative.
  • Strengthened revenue opportunities by developing tailor-made sales strategies based on industry trend and competitor analysis.
  • Monitored and analysed market trends and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for segment expansion.
  • Innovation of award winning FHOSSFIELD AI Safety System

UK Sales Manager

LMD Vacuum Excavation
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company Sales Director.
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Leading with business development initiatives, resulting in significant new business acquisition and market expansion in southern region of England.
  • Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
  • Generated company growth through market expansion and sales 15%
  • Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.

Southern Account Manager

Pier UK Ltd
Warrington, CHW
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensured adherence to all regulations for continued company compliance
  • Consistently managed client needs through daily calls and tri weekly visits resulting in positive relationship building
  • Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners
  • Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process
  • Handled day-to-day running of schedule, ensuring high levels of productivity and client progression
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Worked closely with Sales Director to maintain optimum levels of communication for effective and efficient completion of sales
  • Responsibly managed own client base planning to ensure consistent smooth running of all accounts on patch
  • Grew client base through continued levels of outstanding service, such as communication and delivering on what is promised
  • Closing £20k -£35k sales week consistently.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms to achieve customer objective.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms to achieve customer objectives.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Municipal Sales Manager

Hako Machines
South England
01.2016 - 02.2019

Area Sales Manager within local authorities

Incident Response Worker

Balfour Beatty
Kent
08.2012 - 12.2015

Incident support member dealing with various highways infrastructure issues and incidents

Lance Corporal

Lance Corporal, British Army
04.2002 - 07.2010

British Army Soldier

Education

Southway Community School
Plymouth
06.2000

Skills

  • Networking and relationship building
  • Territory management
  • Account management
  • Business development
  • New account development
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Customer relations
  • Direct sales techniques
  • Key account handling
  • Budget planning and control
  • Leadership competency
  • Results-Driven approach
  • Team Leadership
  • CRM Software proficiency
  • Contract negotiation

Accomplishments

Development of the award winning FHOSSFIELD safety system for the vacuum excavation industry.

Timeline

Sales Director

Suction Excavation UK
07.2022 - 02.2025

UK Sales Manager

LMD Vacuum Excavation
01.2021 - 07.2022

Southern Account Manager

Pier UK Ltd
02.2019 - 01.2021

Municipal Sales Manager

Hako Machines
01.2016 - 02.2019

Incident Response Worker

Balfour Beatty
08.2012 - 12.2015

Lance Corporal

Lance Corporal, British Army
04.2002 - 07.2010

Southway Community School
David Ramsay