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Stephen Kerr

Airdrie ,North Lanarkshire

Summary

Accomplished Sales professional with 30 years of experience in business development and direct sales. Led a high-performing sales team at ABB in Scotland for 8 years, achieving substantial revenue growth. Expertise in client relationship management and effective communication. Strong skills in customer service and negotiation streamline sales processes.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales specialist

ABB
Coventry, West Midlands
1998.03 - Current
  • Leading sales presentations to prospective clients for new contract wins.
  • Strengthened client relationships, fostering repeat business through effective communication.
  • Managing key accounts while ensuring high service delivery standards.
  • Maintained long-term customer relationships through regular follow-ups and updates.
  • Resolving customer issues, resulting in increased satisfaction levels.
  • Producing sales and performance reports and delivered to senior management and stakeholders.

Assumed role at ABB as junior team member, driving business in Scotland from low visibility to prominent market leader with growth

surpassing 400%. I also worked as the Area Manager in Scotland for 8 years , leading and driving a very successful team

Sales engineer

Rexel UK
Glasgow , Glasgow City
1996.08 - 1998.03
  • Sales Engineer Supporting Rexel Sales Representatives who dealt with Industrial accounts
  • Grew Control Gear Centre business by over 100% during my time spent working with specialized CGC centre team
  • Collaborated closely with manufacturers( including ABB) for accurate understanding of product specifications.
  • Delivered Industrial Products Training to non technical staff

HVAC engineer

Bermuda Air Conditioning
Bermuda
1992.04 - 1994.08
  • Working on the electrical side on HVAC Installs withing a multi discipline team
  • Problem solving & working safely to ensure projects came in on time and on budget

Electrician

BP
Grangemouth, Falkirk
1990.02 - 1992.04
  • Electrician - working withing a large petrochemical plant
  • Working with Main Switchboards, Motors , Drives
  • New Install work & Maintenance work

Apprentice electrician/ Electrician

JB Paisley
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
1984.08 - 1990.02
  • Served 4 year Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Qualified as an electrician and worked for two years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
  • All aspects of electrical work - Domestic , Commercial & Industrial projects

Education

Higher National Diploma - Building Services & Plant Engineer

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
1994.09 - 1996.05

Skills

  • Business development expertise
  • Adaptability in approach
  • Proposal presentation
  • Direct sales experience
  • Technical sales knowledge
  • Pricing strategy comprehension
  • Sales techniques
  • Customer relationship management

Affiliations

  • A seasoned Scottish Hill walker. I have currently climbing in excess of 150 Scottish Munroes,
  • I play guitar in my spare time and played with a few bands in my younger days

Timeline

Sales specialist

ABB
1998.03 - Current

Sales engineer

Rexel UK
1996.08 - 1998.03

Higher National Diploma - Building Services & Plant Engineer

Glasgow Caledonian University
1994.09 - 1996.05

HVAC engineer

Bermuda Air Conditioning
1992.04 - 1994.08

Electrician

BP
1990.02 - 1992.04

Apprentice electrician/ Electrician

JB Paisley
1984.08 - 1990.02
Stephen Kerr