David Byrne
VP of Sales/Partnerships EMEA at Asksuite Hotel Chatbot- Claim this Profile
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Robert Hope
David is an extremely talented leader and professional. Every interaction with David was an absolute pleasure and he is a wealth of information and experience. He never hesitated to provide assistance and went out of his way to aid in anyway possible. I highly recommend David and his dynamic leadership ability.
Hugh Lynch
I worked with David for a number of years and found him always to be a consummate professional. David has the ability to manage key customer relationships built on trust and expertise. His knowledge of the business and ability to respond positively to a dynamic markets are second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any business partner.
Robert Hope
David is an extremely talented leader and professional. Every interaction with David was an absolute pleasure and he is a wealth of information and experience. He never hesitated to provide assistance and went out of his way to aid in anyway possible. I highly recommend David and his dynamic leadership ability.
Hugh Lynch
I worked with David for a number of years and found him always to be a consummate professional. David has the ability to manage key customer relationships built on trust and expertise. His knowledge of the business and ability to respond positively to a dynamic markets are second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any business partner.
Robert Hope
David is an extremely talented leader and professional. Every interaction with David was an absolute pleasure and he is a wealth of information and experience. He never hesitated to provide assistance and went out of his way to aid in anyway possible. I highly recommend David and his dynamic leadership ability.
Hugh Lynch
I worked with David for a number of years and found him always to be a consummate professional. David has the ability to manage key customer relationships built on trust and expertise. His knowledge of the business and ability to respond positively to a dynamic markets are second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any business partner.
Robert Hope
David is an extremely talented leader and professional. Every interaction with David was an absolute pleasure and he is a wealth of information and experience. He never hesitated to provide assistance and went out of his way to aid in anyway possible. I highly recommend David and his dynamic leadership ability.
Hugh Lynch
I worked with David for a number of years and found him always to be a consummate professional. David has the ability to manage key customer relationships built on trust and expertise. His knowledge of the business and ability to respond positively to a dynamic markets are second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any business partner.
Experience
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Asksuite
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Sales/Partnerships EMEA
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Sep 2021 - Present
Asksuite’s Hotel Chatbot provides an automated service on the website or social media via desktop or mobile so that your hotel can answer relevant questions helping guests to make a decision, 24/7, no vacation. Asksuite’s Hotel Chatbot provides an automated service on the website or social media via desktop or mobile so that your hotel can answer relevant questions helping guests to make a decision, 24/7, no vacation.
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D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions
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France
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Sales - UK and Ireland
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2021
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Sales Manager
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
Availpro is a leading provider of e-booking software solutions which allows hotels to increase their occupancy and revenue while saving costs. Availpro provides innovative and critical tools to help managers operate their on-line distribution, maximise commission-free bookings from their official website and facilitate decision-making processes regarding price optimisation.
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Roomex
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Ireland
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager - UK and Ireland
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Roomex is a free Hotel Booking Platform with over 550,000 hotels worldwide. With offices in Dublin and London, our focus is on global corporate hotel bookings through our online platform. Roomex is a free Hotel Booking Platform with over 550,000 hotels worldwide. With offices in Dublin and London, our focus is on global corporate hotel bookings through our online platform.
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LG Electronics
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South Korea
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Key Account Manager
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Negotiating Terms with Head Buyers at Independent and Multiple Accounts. Promoting, Selling, Marketing the LG range of TV Displays and Audio products. Liaising with all internal Departments of the LG supply chain, from Order to Procurement to Supply. Training and Managing Sales Executives and Internal Sales Admin staff. Negotiating Terms with Head Buyers at Independent and Multiple Accounts. Promoting, Selling, Marketing the LG range of TV Displays and Audio products. Liaising with all internal Departments of the LG supply chain, from Order to Procurement to Supply. Training and Managing Sales Executives and Internal Sales Admin staff.
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Midwich/Squareone
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Dublin
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Senior Sales Executive
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Nov 2011 - May 2013
Formed in 1979, Midwich Limited is one of the longest established specialist distributors in the industry. According to Future Source Consulting, Midwich has been the UK's largest specialist AV distributor since 2008. The Midwich Group employs over 300 people and in 2010 had a turnover of £202 million. The Midwich group currently consists of nine distributors (www.midwichgroup.com) and many specialist divisions and is wholly owned by its 4 directors. The group now operates in the UK, France and Ireland and specialises in a number of key technology sectors including Commercial Displays, Consumer Electronics, Projection Solutions, Technical AV Solutions, Video Conferencing, IP Security Solutions, Professional Audio & Public Address, Print Solutions, Imaging Solutions, EPoS, Auto-ID, Replacement Projector Lamps. Founded in 1996, Square One was a trade-only distributor of audio visual products and printing solutions to AV dealers, IT resellers and the Office Supply channel. Square One was acquired in 2009 by Midwich Limited. Increasing the trade-only distribution model, the Print and Imaging sectors were successfully included in 2010 and in 2011 the EPoS and Auto-ID sectors were launched. Show less
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Sony
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager - SONY B2B
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Mar 2008 - Nov 2011
Managing Distribution and Direct Dealer Channels, for both Sonys Security and Video Conferencing Products. Managing Distribution and Direct Dealer Channels, for both Sonys Security and Video Conferencing Products.
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B810 Group
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Italy
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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AV Bus Dev Manager
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Nov 2004 - May 2008
To sell Digicom's full AV portfolio into Corporate end users based on targets Face to face cold calling to introduce Digicom and the AV solutions available I sold a Digital signage application to Bewleys Hotels. To create a weekly pipeline of potential opportunities I used the AIS and CIS publications to contact and create new development opps. I sold a boardroom and Video Conferencing to Amentum Capital due to an office re-furb publicized in the AIS publication. To work with Consultants and Project Management Companies I presented to particular PM companies and developed relationships with key consultants. As a direct result of relationships I was successful in selling 6 figure solutions to end users, i Show less
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DiaCom Corporation
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United States
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Rubber Products Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Nov 2003 - Nov 2005
To sell Siemens, Tadirans and KIRK Telephone PBX and wireless systems Developing new business to meet set targets I targeted the Hotel Industry and won a complete Tadiran telephone system into the Bloomfield Hotel Mullingar, value-100k. To look globally at new products to sell. Travelling to Sweden and Italy to meet with KIRK Wirelesses Telephone systems Sold KIRK systems into the Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford To sell Siemens, Tadirans and KIRK Telephone PBX and wireless systems Developing new business to meet set targets I targeted the Hotel Industry and won a complete Tadiran telephone system into the Bloomfield Hotel Mullingar, value-100k. To look globally at new products to sell. Travelling to Sweden and Italy to meet with KIRK Wirelesses Telephone systems Sold KIRK systems into the Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford
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eir Ireland
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Ireland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Consultant
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Feb 2002 - Feb 2003
To convert 6 non Eircom residential customers to Eircom per day I consistently achieved 10-16 per day, by presenting Eircom's offers to new customers As a result I was promoted to the SME business team after 3 months. To convert 3 SME businesses to Eircom aswell as 3 ISDN line sales I achieved and exceeded target on a daily basis by relationship building and installing confidence in businesses in the Leinster areas. As a result I was promoted to the Key accounts team after 5 months. Show less
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Hayes & Sons Solicitors
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Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
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Legal Executive
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Sep 1996 - Jan 2000
As a Legal Executive, I was responsible for ensuring that all Cases requiring hands on administration via Four Courts, Law Library etc, was completed efficiently on a daily basis. As a Legal Executive, I was responsible for ensuring that all Cases requiring hands on administration via Four Courts, Law Library etc, was completed efficiently on a daily basis.
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Education
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Dublin Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law -
Inchicore V.E.C
Diploma, Legal Studies -
St. Peter's College Boarding School
Leaving Certificate -
st peters college
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St Josephs, Terenure
Junior Certificate