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William Glenn Trevena Symons

William Glenn Trevena Symons

Oundle,UK

Summary

Highly skilled and accomplished sales professional with over 30 years of knowledge and experience in UK transport, 3PL and freight forwarding sectors. Proven track record in driving sales and achieving targets through strong client relationships and strategic planning. Demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to team success, fostering collaboration and growth. Ability to negotiate with stakeholders at all levels whilst ensuring successful execution of sales initiatives and company objectives. Continuously seeks opportunities for professional development and training to enhance industry knowledge.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3988
3988
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Manager

GREEN CIRCLE LOGISTICS
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
08.2025 - Current
  • Pioneered the implementation of CRM systems for improved data management and customer relations.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns to boost brand visibility.
  • Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
  • Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
  • Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
  • Maintained ownership of 3PL sales pipeline, sourcing and developing new business opportunities to drive sales.

Commercial Manager

LOOP LOGISTICS
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2021 - 08.2025
  • Aligned commercial operations with company objectives for overall progress.
  • Improved profit margins with effective pricing strategies.
  • Cultivated long-lasting client relationships, ensuring customer retention and loyalty.
  • Initiated new business opportunities, expanding the company's client base.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders for business growth.
  • Managed commercial risks by implementing strategic plans.
  • Negotiated contracts, securing optimum conditions for business expansion.
  • Designed long-term business strategy to guide leadership decision-making.

Sales Manager

Linkline Logistics
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Business Development Manager

DACHSER UK
Northampton, Northamptonshire
01.2017 - 08.2019

Business Development Manager

GEODIS UK
Feltham, Hounslow
01.2012 - 01.2017

Key Account Manager

DB SCHENKER
Coventry, Warwickshire
01.2007 - 01.2012

Sales Executive

DACHSER UK
Northampton, Northamptonshire
01.2003 - 01.2007

Sales Administrator

KNIGHTS OF OLD GROUP
Kettering, Northamptonshire
01.1997 - 01.2002

Education

BTEC HND - Business & Finance

Tresham Institute/De Montfort University
Leicester

BTEC ND - Business & Finance

Cambridgeshire Regional College
Huntingdon

8 GCSE Grade A-C/2 RSA - GCSE Curriculum

Kimbolton School
Kimbolton
04.2001 - 1989

Skills

  • Key account handling
  • Client retention management
  • Team Leadership
  • Business development
  • Digital marketing
  • Brand representation
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer database management
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Contract negotiation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Customer Service
  • Account management
  • Lead generation
  • Pipeline Management
  • LinkedIn network leveraging

Affiliations

  • Dedicated father
  • FA qualified grassroots football coach
  • Travelling both domestically and overseas
  • Walking and exploring the outdoors
  • Cheese and wine enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • Achieved ACV of £2.1m of new sales revenue (FY2024) and achieved ACV of £2.7m for FY2025.
  • Generated and managed a 3PL client portfolio worth £3m over a four year period to meet company's 5 year relocation plan (2021/25)
  • Successfully supported GM with achieving BRC GS accreditation by increasing brand and sales revenue to a more specific client base to meet company's goals and objectives (2022/25)
  • Secured, implemented and nurtured a high-profile customer contract worth £1.8m which eventually became a corporate account for leading nationwide pallet network (2022-25)
  • Successfully led and coordinated a 3 monthly sales campaign to generate and implement a twice weekly groupage linehaul service between UK, Spain and Portugal (2018).
  • Achieved Multimodal Sales Award in 2010 and Most Promising Award (UK and IE) in 2014.

Timeline

Sales Manager

GREEN CIRCLE LOGISTICS
08.2025 - Current

Commercial Manager

LOOP LOGISTICS
02.2021 - 08.2025

Sales Manager

Linkline Logistics
09.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Business Development Manager

DACHSER UK
01.2017 - 08.2019

Business Development Manager

GEODIS UK
01.2012 - 01.2017

Key Account Manager

DB SCHENKER
01.2007 - 01.2012

Sales Executive

DACHSER UK
01.2003 - 01.2007

8 GCSE Grade A-C/2 RSA - GCSE Curriculum

Kimbolton School
04.2001 - 1989

Sales Administrator

KNIGHTS OF OLD GROUP
01.1997 - 01.2002

BTEC HND - Business & Finance

Tresham Institute/De Montfort University

BTEC ND - Business & Finance

Cambridgeshire Regional College
William Glenn Trevena Symons