Malcolm Truman -International Business Development Manager

International Business Development Manager at PWRstation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bubendorf, Basel-Country, Switzerland, CH
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency

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Paul Beaudoin

Malcolm is a highly able and driven man. He brings a straight-forward no-nonsense ethic to his work that is a refreshing change change from the norm. Always an asset.

Carl Clarke

Malcolm is very passionate about what he does; he constantly went over and above the call of duty and built great long term relationships. He is a pleasure to manage and would add value to any sales team.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Business Development Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Present

      Key tasks / ResponsibilitiesThe research and development of vertical market opportunities and strategic OEM and VAR partnerships within the off-grid solar sector, with a particular focus on the emerging power markets of Africa, Latin America and Asia.The development and implementation of market penetration strategies, including lead generation activities and qualification, partnership prospecting, market research, marketing, communications and international business partnership development.About PWRstation.A solar products development company with a mission to remove the complexities, time and cost of traditional solar installation methods and to make solar power significantly more accessible, affordable and hassle free.In line with this mission, we have developed and market a retractable racking solution called EXOrac ™; which uniquely lends itself to solar power production for containerised off-grid and solar- diesel hybrid power applications.The EXOrac solution is particularly beneficial because it is retractable and simple to transport, suitable for fast and repeated deployment on multiple terrains and extremely robust.EXOrac holds a 12 year all parts warranty and is perfectly designed to provide solar power generation for a wide range of off-grid and temporary power application needs, including micro grids, rural or remote operations, ecotourism, disaster response situations, mining and telecoms. Contact Details: mtr@pwrstation.com

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Committee President - IDCN Basel Network
      • Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

      Volunteer member of the International Dual Career Network, Basel, a non-profit association focused on facilitating job searches for mobile employees’ partners and providing a turnkey talent pool.Key Roles:Leading the development and implementation of management strategies, assigning projects to teams and coordinating the activities of sub-committees. Also responsible for the acquisition of new corporate members, corporate relationship management and strategic development. Volunteer member of the International Dual Career Network, Basel, a non-profit association focused on facilitating job searches for mobile employees’ partners and providing a turnkey talent pool.Key Roles:Leading the development and implementation of management strategies, assigning projects to teams and coordinating the activities of sub-committees. Also responsible for the acquisition of new corporate members, corporate relationship management and strategic development.

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contractor
      • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

      Contracted with Novartis - NBS Global Mobility team, in order to add value through commercial knowledge and experience. Responsibilities:Oct 2015 – Dec 2016:Audited GM expense and relocation invoices, managing and tracking queries through to sign off and approval.RFP Project Manager - Tax Services. Assisted in the evaluation of the business’s main tax services suppliers, by defining the selection process strategy, preparing SWOT analyses and evaluating responses against guidelines. Also assessed suppliers’ commercial presentations.July 2016 – Dec 2016:RFP Project manager - Relocation Services. Co-ordinated preparation of the RFP document and the evaluation and shortlisting of vendors for the RFP bidding process, defining and establishing the final evaluation criteria and process.

    • Business Development Manager
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

      Responsible for the development and generation of renewable technology business in the South East of England, by managing and developing Key Account customers in the domestic, commercial and public sectors. Responsible for the development and generation of renewable technology business in the South East of England, by managing and developing Key Account customers in the domestic, commercial and public sectors.

    • Business Development Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

      Responsible for the development and generation of renewable technology business across the South East of England, within the domestic, commercial and public sectors. Responsible for the development and generation of renewable technology business across the South East of England, within the domestic, commercial and public sectors.

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • BSc student - environmental conservation
      • Oct 2006 - Sep 2009

      BSc Honours Degree BSc Honours Degree

    • United Kingdom
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Commercial Key Account Manager
      • Oct 1997 - May 2006

      Responsible for providing customer value through sales and business development processes and management of key strategic and prospect accounts in the finance, government and medias sectors. Responsible for providing customer value through sales and business development processes and management of key strategic and prospect accounts in the finance, government and medias sectors.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Major Account Sales Executive
      • Jan 1991 - Sep 1997

      Managed strategic accounts, consistently exceeding revenue, margin and customer retention targets. Also, won Sole Supplier Agreement with key accounts, more than doubling business within a year. Managed strategic accounts, consistently exceeding revenue, margin and customer retention targets. Also, won Sole Supplier Agreement with key accounts, more than doubling business within a year.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Internal Sales Desk Manager
      • Sep 1986 - Dec 1990

      Managed sales desk of six ISEs, delivering both margin and revenue sales targets. Developed business and customer generation strategies and campaigns as part of the management team. Managed sales desk of six ISEs, delivering both margin and revenue sales targets. Developed business and customer generation strategies and campaigns as part of the management team.

    • Retail Branch Manager
      • Jan 1981 - Aug 1986

      Branch manager of one of Lennard's Ltd largest and flagship stores; leading a team of 20 employees (x6 full-time, x14 part-time).Responsibilities - - Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff- Management of branch budgets- Maintaining statistical and financial records- Management of customer satisfaction- Management of pricing and stock control- Ensuring sales targets were met. Branch manager of one of Lennard's Ltd largest and flagship stores; leading a team of 20 employees (x6 full-time, x14 part-time).Responsibilities - - Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff- Management of branch budgets- Maintaining statistical and financial records- Management of customer satisfaction- Management of pricing and stock control- Ensuring sales targets were met.

Education

  • The Nottingham Trent University
    BSc (Hons), Environmental Science
    2006 - 2009
  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, Merit
    2017 - 2017
  • academia Basel
    Telc B2 German
    2016 - 2017
  • IOR Lörrach
    Telc Deutsch Intensive B2, Deutsch
    2014 - 2014
  • Klubschule Basel
    Telc Deutsch Intensive A2 - B1
    2013 - 2014
  • Windsor & Maidenhead College of Further Eduction
    B A, Business Studies
    1983 - 1986

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