Experience

SOS Systems

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solutions Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Head of Software

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  We’ve been on a fantastic journey that has seen SOS grow to one of Canon’s largest solutions partners. Our solutions team believe agility in the digital age is key to the way we work and collaborate. Information should be immediate, clear and factual. We understand this challenge and we crave it. The solutions team have a desire to challenge your processes and have a vision to drive an agile, collaborative and digital workplace. We view every business challenge as unique, every solution we deliver is tailored and we supply the right technology for you. Show less

• Software Sales Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2021

  Industry expert in providing streamlined electronic business workflows, nationwide document management solutions, Managed print and scan hardware specialist, providing unrivalled ROI, introducing cloud services and mobile print solution to global companies, enhancing data security and giving clients bespoke service level agreements.



Canon EMEA

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Development

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

  Supporting Canon UK reseller business partners.The main duties involved in this position are:Management of activity days to maximise sales activityField accompaniments to end-user customers to develop performance of sales executivesProvide regular updates on changes within Canon via formal presentations Day-to-day account management of external business partnersIdentification of product knowledge of sales executives via formal assessmentsDevelopment & execution of sales appointment role-playsInduction Training and ongoing support for new-start sales executivesProduct Hardware & Solutions TrainingCreation of Marketing collateral Strategic planning and objective settingCommon mis-spellings of my name Garry Thomlinson, Garry Tomlinson, Gary Thomlinson Show less

• Contract Management Executive

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2011

  Working as part of the Service and Support function, I was responsible for accurate service and rental billing to accounts assigned to me which included key accounts from various sectors. My key objective was to provide invoicing that met both customer and business needs and to ensure that all of my customers had a consistent and positive experience of Canon for the duration of their contracts. I was able to translate my high technical knowledge and business awareness into specific billing designs for customers to meet specific needs.I was responsible for creating, amending and invoicing service and rental contracts, tasks included discussing billing requirements with customers, resolving invoice disputes and updating information. Also required to manage the re-site and collection of machines as well as following the appropriate termination processes.I had to be highly customer focused and detail oriented in order to resolve complex queries and provide customers with alternative billing solutions. I used my strong communication skills to understand issues and find ways to exceed expectations both internally and externally in a proactive way. Show less



Cubitt Building & Interiors

• Trainee Construction Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2008