James McMahon
Liverpool,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with expertise in national and regional sales leadership, OEM and dealer development, and consultative B2B sales. Proven track record in driving revenue growth through strategic go-to-market planning, P&L accountability, and key account management. Adept at leading and mentoring high-performing teams within construction, utilities, and infrastructure markets. Committed to delivering impactful business solutions while fostering long-term partnerships to achieve organisational objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Sales Manager
Camfaud Concrete Pumps Ltd
2025.07 - 2026.02
- Lead regional sales across the North West, developing key client relationships and delivering tailored concrete pumping solutions for complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Sales Manager
Rototilt UK
2023.11 - 2025.06
- Drove market growth across Northern England and Ireland through dealer development, technical demonstrations, and consultative sales of tilt rotators and advanced attachments.
National Sales Manager
LMD Vacuum Excavation
2020.12 - 2023.11
- Returned the business to profitability, delivering turnover of £7.1m against a £5.6m budget, with full P&L accountability and leadership of a national sales team.
National Sales Manager
EXVAC UK (LMD Group)
2022.08 - 2023.10
- Secured and launched exclusive UK dealership for RIVARD suction excavation equipment, leading market entry strategy, sales execution, and brand positioning.
Area Sales Manager
BPH Attachments (Prodem)
2019.04 - 2020.10
- Managed regional attachment sales, increasing revenue through new business development and strategic account management.
Sales & Operations Manager
Galvac Ltd (GPL Group)
2014.01 - 2019.03
- Established and scaled a new vacuum excavation business, overseeing recruitment, compliance, and client growth while consistently exceeding turnover targets.
National Sales Manager
PIER (UK) Ltd
2014.01 - 2015.04
- Worked alongside founders during early-stage growth, helping build national sales strategy and market presence.
Northern Sales Manager
U-Mole (VP Plc)
2008.01 - 2014.01
- Led regional sales of trenchless and vacuum excavation solutions across Northern England and Scotland.
Sales Account Manager
Speedy Power
2005.11 - 2008.11
- Responsible for generator and large compressor hire sales across the North West.
Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager
GE Plant Hire
2001.03 - 2005.11
- Grew and managed key regional accounts, progressing into a BDM role overseeing high-value customers.
Sales Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
1997.12 - 2001.03
- Managed a regional sales team, setting targets, developing key accounts, and delivering budgeted revenue and profit growth.
Manager / Sales Representative
Power Supply Ltd (Leeds)
1994.01 - 1997.12
- Progressed from hire controller to branch manager with full operational responsibility, team leadership, budget control, purchasing, and debt management.
Plant Fitter (Apprenticeship)
PB Hire Service, Liverpool
1989.09 - 1993.12
- Completed a plant maintenance apprenticeship, gaining hands-on technical and engineering experience across diesel and petrol-powered plant and equipment.
Education
Levels 1 & 2 -
Institute of Sales Management & Marketing
Leeds02.2008
BTEC First, Second & National Certificates - Plant Maintenance
Southport Technical College
Southport 1989.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Anfield Comprehensive School
1985.01 - 1989.01
Skills
- National & Regional Sales Leadership
- OEM & Dealer Development
- Consultative B2B Sales
- P&L Accountability
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Key Account Management
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Construction, Utilities & Infrastructure Markets
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Camfaud Concrete Pumps Ltd
2025.07 - 2026.02
Sales Manager
Rototilt UK
2023.11 - 2025.06
National Sales Manager
EXVAC UK (LMD Group)
2022.08 - 2023.10
National Sales Manager
LMD Vacuum Excavation
2020.12 - 2023.11
Area Sales Manager
BPH Attachments (Prodem)
2019.04 - 2020.10
Sales & Operations Manager
Galvac Ltd (GPL Group)
2014.01 - 2019.03
National Sales Manager
PIER (UK) Ltd
2014.01 - 2015.04
Northern Sales Manager
U-Mole (VP Plc)
2008.01 - 2014.01
Sales Account Manager
Speedy Power
2005.11 - 2008.11
Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager
GE Plant Hire
2001.03 - 2005.11
Sales Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
1997.12 - 2001.03
Manager / Sales Representative
Power Supply Ltd (Leeds)
1994.01 - 1997.12
Plant Fitter (Apprenticeship)
PB Hire Service, Liverpool
1989.09 - 1993.12
BTEC First, Second & National Certificates - Plant Maintenance
Southport Technical College
1989.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Anfield Comprehensive School
1985.01 - 1989.01
Levels 1 & 2 -
Institute of Sales Management & Marketing