Paul Bond
St Helens,Merseyside
Summary
Asset Finance Sales Leader with a strong track record of delivering growth, securing corporate accounts, and building lasting partnerships in the leasing industry.
Renowned for mentoring sales professionals and serving as the unofficial sales trainer at Grenke Leasing, with a focus on aligning sales strategy to the true objectives of the client.
I lead a high-performing team through motivation, coaching, and a deep understanding of individual strengths.
My ethos is built around quality — choosing the right partners, delivering exceptional service to both resellers and lessees, and nurturing teams to exceed expectations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Branch Leader
Grenke Leasing Limited
MediaCity UK
04.2018 - Current
- Consistently achieved branch targets
- Developed Long Term Loyal Relations with Quality Resellers
- Created & implemented Sales Strategies for New Reseller Acquisition
- Created Telephone Prospecting Process that was adapted Internationally throughout Grenke.
- Trained & Mentored numerous Regional Sales Managers who have gone on to be promoted withing Grenke.
- Hold the highest Credit Limit available in Grenke for a Branch Leader
- Developed a quality portfolio of Lessee's including many FTSE 100 Companies.
- Developed exceptional Relationships with Compliance and various other departments with Grenke.
- Committed to building loyal long-term relationships by offering an exceptional service at all times and maximising Customer Touch Points.
- Recognised as the Unofficial Sales Trainer at Grenke Leasing.
- Achieved 98.5% in an External Audit & 100% is a Recent ISO Audit.
Regional Sales Manager
Grenke Leasing Limited
MediaCity UK
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Nurtured reseller partnerships by leveraging cold calling, telephone prospecting, and networking.
- Granted promotion to Branch Leader following probation period, chose to forgo position to secure valuable industry experience.
- Established quality relationships by gaining comprehensive insight into client demands and implementing solutions that boosted both productivity and profitability.
- Developed a Business Development Template during my years as a Regional Sales Manager that has been used as a Training Aid when I was promoted to Branch Leader.
Business Development Manager
Northwest Radio Communications Limited
Liverpool
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Negotiated contracts with Universities.
- Won contract with Leading DIY Retailer
- Surpassed targets and Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
Sales & Business Development Manager
Compulease Limited / Funding 4 Education
Wilmslow, Cheshire East
01.2008 - 02.2013
- Launched New Start Leasing Company dedicated to providing leasing services tailored for the Education Sector
- Developed Reseller Relationships with Education Suppliers throughout the UK.
- Recruited, Trained and Managed and Internal Account Management Team.
- Set up profitable IT Recycling Division winning a contract with an International Company withing Month 1.
Business Development Manager
Compulease Limited/ Samsung Project
Wilmslow, Cheshire East
08.2005 - 01.2008
- Created a B2B Sales & Marketing Strategy for Samsung Consumer Electronic for the 2006 World Cup.
- Developed multi channel Sales Strategy for targeting the UK Hospitality Market.
- Engineered Sales Approaches to increase Samsung's market share of the lucrative B2B Sector.
- Won contracts for Samsung with leading Racecourse's, Football Clubs and Hotel Chains.
- Developed Market in the Republic of Ireland
Telesales Manager
Compulease Limited
Wilmslow, Cheshire East
03.2001 - 07.2005
- Developed training programmes for new staff members.
- Introduced New Sales Processes and Strategies
- Recruited, Trained and continually Mentored sales Colleagues
- Led weekly meetings to discuss targets and strategies.
Internal Sales Manager
U-Net Limited/ VIA Networks
Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire
05.1998 - 03.2001
- Recruited to grow & develop a Team in Sales Techniques in preparation for an acquisition and NASDAQ Launch
- Improved lead conversion rates with compelling sales pitches and presentations.
- Developed Sales Training Programme
- Trained a Team with a Technical Bias in Sales & Customer Management Techniques
- Forecasted sales trends by analysing industry data.
- Collaborated with other departments for efficient order processing and delivery.
Telesales Manager
Medic Media Limited
Manchester
03.1994 - 03.1998
- Led sales team of professional prospectors, generating qualified appointments for field sales team.
- Tasked with recruiting, training & mentoring.
- Created sales training programme emphasising questioning techniques, rapport building, and closing strategies.
- Designed Sales Training Programme alongside RNIB to support visually impaired participants.
Education
NLP Practitioner - Phycology & Human Wellbeing
INLPTA
Skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Building Sustainable Long Term Corporate Relationships
- Sales Training, Mentoring & Development
- Strong communication abilities- Written, verbal, and non-verbal expertise
- Motivating Teams to meet Company Objectives
- Structuring complex deals whilst keeping things simple for the Reseller & Lessee
- Underwriting and the Analysis of Financial Reports
- Disciplined to ensure deadlines are always adhered to
- Sales strategy development
- Contract negotiation
- Compliance coordination
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
I enjoy Motorbikes, Football, Travel, Cooking and the occasional visit to the Pub.
Timeline
Branch Leader
Grenke Leasing Limited
04.2018 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Grenke Leasing Limited
03.2014 - 04.2018
Business Development Manager
Northwest Radio Communications Limited
02.2013 - 04.2014
Sales & Business Development Manager
Compulease Limited / Funding 4 Education
01.2008 - 02.2013
Business Development Manager
Compulease Limited/ Samsung Project
08.2005 - 01.2008
Telesales Manager
Compulease Limited
03.2001 - 07.2005
Internal Sales Manager
U-Net Limited/ VIA Networks
05.1998 - 03.2001
Telesales Manager
Medic Media Limited
03.1994 - 03.1998
NLP Practitioner - Phycology & Human Wellbeing
INLPTA
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