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James Callow

James Callow

Ely,UK

Summary

Dynamic and target-oriented professional with expertise in key account handling and relationship management. Demonstrating strong adaptability and technical sales understanding. A fast learner and team player committed to achieving sales goals while fostering long-term client relationships. with over 10 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Development Manager

nVent ERICO
, UK, Ireland & Iceland
08.2023 - 09.2025

Developing business across UK, Ireland, and Iceland, in the large and small scale electrical industry targeting £3M in revenue.

  • Cultivated relationships with key decision makers to enhance customer engagement
  • Brand management, ensuring order fulfilment from quotation to delivery.
  • Provided technical support to key partners, addressing project-specific needs.
  • Pursuit of large-scale projects within electrical infrastructure sector to drive growth.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to facilitate effective communication and support.
  • Developed and executed sales strategies through diverse market channels.


Key Successes

  • Annual Growth from £2.3million in 2024 projected to achieve £3million in 2025.
  • Growing focus product line market share by 35% in 2025.
  • Onboarding new partner in 2023 to £250,000+ in 2025.


Area Account Manager (Central East)

Gewiss UK
East Anglia/London
01.2022 - 08.2023

Managed the central east territory in UK, focusing on relationships with electrical distributors and wholesalers, delivering industrial electrical solutions and products.


Key Responsibilities

  • Driving business growth by cultivating relationships with existing and new customers.
  • Regained market share from competitors in a highly competitive environment.
  • Acted as primary contact for technical and sales support in the area.

Sales Manager

The Elec Group
Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridgeshire
09.2021 - 01.2022

Managed portfolio of accounts for electrical health and safety test scheduling. Managed testing and certification package offerings to clients, driving revenue growth. Trained two junior employees in telesales and marketing techniques, enhancing team performance.

Senior Account Coordinator

Cambridge Commodities
Ely, Cambridgeshire
09.2019 - 09.2021

Collaborated with Account Manager on key account portfolio, simultaneously handling numerous smaller accounts.

Sales Account Manager

Elecheck
Cambridge
04.2016 - 09.2019

Navigated through multiple departments to attain position of Sales Account Manager, managing extensive portfolio of accounts throughout UK for electrical testing and remedial services.

Rental Sales Agent

Europcar
Stansted Airport
05.2015 - 03.2016

Specialised in selling insurance with a focus on upselling to rental car clients.
Cultivated essential skills in understanding customer behaviour and effective sales techniques.

Education

GCSE -

Ely College
Ely, Cambridgeshire
09.2007 - 07.2012

A-Level - English Literature, Business Studies, Psychology

Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.2012 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Target Orientated
  • Key account handling
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Player
  • Adaptability
  • Technical sales understanding
  • Salesforce
  • Fast Learner

Timeline

Business Development Manager

nVent ERICO
08.2023 - 09.2025

Area Account Manager (Central East)

Gewiss UK
01.2022 - 08.2023

Sales Manager

The Elec Group
09.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Account Coordinator

Cambridge Commodities
09.2019 - 09.2021

Sales Account Manager

Elecheck
04.2016 - 09.2019

Rental Sales Agent

Europcar
05.2015 - 03.2016

A-Level - English Literature, Business Studies, Psychology

Long Road Sixth Form College
09.2012 - 05.2014

GCSE -

Ely College
09.2007 - 07.2012
James Callow