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
07.2025 - 02.2026
- 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
11.2023 - 06.2025
- 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
12.2020 - 11.2023
- 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)
08.2022 - 10.2023
- 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)
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed regional attachment sales, increasing revenue through new business development and strategic account management.
Sales & Operations Manager
Galvac Ltd (GPL Group)
01.2014 - 03.2019
- 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
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Worked alongside founders during early-stage growth, helping build national sales strategy and market presence.
Northern Sales Manager
U-Mole (VP Plc)
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led regional sales of trenchless and vacuum excavation solutions across Northern England and Scotland.
Sales Account Manager
Speedy Power
11.2005 - 11.2008
- Responsible for generator and large compressor hire sales across the North West.
Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager
GE Plant Hire
03.2001 - 11.2005
- Grew and managed key regional accounts, progressing into a BDM role overseeing high-value customers.
Sales Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
12.1997 - 03.2001
- Managed a regional sales team, setting targets, developing key accounts, and delivering budgeted revenue and profit growth.
Manager / Sales Representative
Power Supply Ltd (Leeds)
01.1994 - 12.1997
- 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
09.1989 - 12.1993
- 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 01.1989 - 01.1992
GCSEs -
Anfield Comprehensive School
01.1985 - 01.1989
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
07.2025 - 02.2026
Sales Manager
Rototilt UK
11.2023 - 06.2025
National Sales Manager
EXVAC UK (LMD Group)
08.2022 - 10.2023
National Sales Manager
LMD Vacuum Excavation
12.2020 - 11.2023
Area Sales Manager
BPH Attachments (Prodem)
04.2019 - 10.2020
Sales & Operations Manager
Galvac Ltd (GPL Group)
01.2014 - 03.2019
National Sales Manager
PIER (UK) Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2015
Northern Sales Manager
U-Mole (VP Plc)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Sales Account Manager
Speedy Power
11.2005 - 11.2008
Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager
GE Plant Hire
03.2001 - 11.2005
Sales Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
12.1997 - 03.2001
Manager / Sales Representative
Power Supply Ltd (Leeds)
01.1994 - 12.1997
Plant Fitter (Apprenticeship)
PB Hire Service, Liverpool
09.1989 - 12.1993
BTEC First, Second & National Certificates - Plant Maintenance
Southport Technical College
01.1989 - 01.1992
GCSEs -
Anfield Comprehensive School
01.1985 - 01.1989
Levels 1 & 2 -
Institute of Sales Management & Marketing