Ken Wright
Ballymena,Northern Ireland
Summary
Effective communicator and motivator with proven experience in sales and team development. Cultivated strong relationships with diverse professionals, from entry-level salespeople to world-class product developers, driving team success through positive leadership and proactive problem-solving. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
K. Wright Commmunications LImited
Northern Ireland & Europe, Northern Irelandddddddddddsd
01.1999 - 12.2002
Top Preforming Telecoms Sales Executive
EircomNI
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Achieved top sales performer at eircomNI through effective telephone sales strategies.
- Supported call centre manager at eircomNI in closing telephone deals, optimising appointment setting for representatives, and enhancing qualification processes.
- Sold voice services, website hosting and design, leased lines, and IP Pbx, delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to customer needs.
Assistant Director of European Operations.
Handheld Entertainment (Nasdaq HNDH.OB).
Belfast, Antrim
01.1995 - 01.1998
Achieved successful launch of first online downloadable zvue MP4 media player in European market.
Facilitated negotiations with Sony, Universal, and other studios to secure rights for downloadable films and music.
Drove collaborative efforts with industry leaders to significantly expand product visibility throughout Europe.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations to facilitate project success.
Education
Social Science
Royal National College Hereford England
Hereford01-1990
Skills
- Operations management
- Change management
- Market expansion
- Business Development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teaching acquisition
Accomplishments
- Small buisness K. Wright Communications grew fast.
- Company acquired by Stentor Communications Plc in Dublin due to K. Wright Communications growth becoming number one Econophone dealer in Northern Ireland and the U.K. market.
- First person to pioneer and succeed in selling first Zvie Mp4 media player into the European market.
- Spoke at United Nations three times.
- Setup a registered UK charity from nothing to 30 volunteers with use of a 30, 000 Sq Ft facility in Heart of Ballymena town in Northern Ireland helping the town with conflict resolution, food banks, benefits advice, charity shop and other services.
Timeline
Managing Director
K. Wright Commmunications LImited
01.1999 - 12.2002
Top Preforming Telecoms Sales Executive
EircomNI
01.1998 - 12.2001
Assistant Director of European Operations.
Handheld Entertainment (Nasdaq HNDH.OB).
01.1995 - 01.1998
Social Science
Royal National College Hereford England