Jon Black

Head of SMB Product Management at Eque2 Ltd
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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of SMB Product Management
      • May 2022 - Present

      Eque2 are proud to be recognised as the market-leading supplier of business management / ERP software to the construction, contracting and house building industries. We provide a choice of flexible construction-specific software solutions that cater for businesses of all sizes. Our software benefits from continuous unrivalled development and is supported by experts.Whether you are looking for estimating, financials, contract management, land appraisal, post-contract or anything in between; you’re familiar with Microsoft, Sage or looking for a solution that our own experts have developed in conjunction with our customers, you’ll never need to look further than Eque2.

    • Head of SMB & Cloud Sales
      • May 2021 - Jun 2022

      Eque2 are the market-leading supplier of business management software to the construction, contracting and house building industries. We provide a choice of flexible construction-specific software solutions that cater for businesses of all sizes. Our software benefits from continuous unrivalled development and is supported by experts.Whether you are looking for estimating, financials, contract management, land appraisal, post-contract or anything in between; you’re familiar with Microsoft, Sage or looking for a solution that our own experts have developed in conjunction with our customers, you’ll never need to look further than Eque2

    • Head of Estimating Division
      • May 2019 - Apr 2021

      Providing the fastest growing estimating and commercial management software solution in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland.EValuate combines long-standing industry knowledge and pedigree with modern technology to create a powerful yet easy to use system which supports hundreds of contractors of all shapes and sizes across our industry

    • Business Development Manager
      • May 2013 - Apr 2019

      Formerly Sage Construction: Providing Business Management Software Solutions to the Construction Industry, in Partnership with Sage 50 and Sage 200.

    • Business Development Manager
      • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

      To develop, evolve and deliver a professional pre sales and Sales Account Management service that delivers; • Targeted revenue and profitable projects • New customers to the business • Retain existing customers. • High Quality product demonstrations • Base Account Sales and Lead generation/management. • Develop and maintain product knowledge • Be an ambassador of Sage products during seminars, customer & new business visits, and to cross sell all other related products and services • To cross skill in appropriate products to suit business requirements. • The delivery of effective Pre-Sales, Sales and Vision Presentations to existing / potential customers on Sage 50/200/Construction and related products and services.

    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Product Consultant
      • Jul 2007 - Aug 2011

      To perform demonstrations to SME customers on a wide range of products, offering customers a complete solution.• To ensure successful delivery of on-line demonstrations to customers• Multi-skilled with both technical and sales knowledge and skills.• To maintain technical knowledge of all SBD (Sage 50) products and to be able to qualify leads for Sage 200, Batch, Job & Manufacturing Controller, Construct and other third party programs.• Responsibility for personal training and development.• Build cross department relationships with Commercial Marketing, Product Management, R&D and Support.• Achieve individual KPI’s in line with service, revenue, and conversion targets.• Maintain management information and report on performance.• Provide an exceptional customer experience.• Attend trade shows and events. Perform Webinars.• To recognise opportunities to ‘add value’ to a customers relationship with Sage.• To proactively contribute to the strategic development of the team.• Project work – to exceed objectives, deliverables and time scales as agreed with line manager.• Since January 2011, my role has also included that of a Field Pre-Sales Consultant, generating new contacts, visiting customers and performing on site, 1 to 1 or 1 to many demonstrations.Key Achievements:• Over 2500 Demonstrations completed of ten different programs• 63% of which resulting in orders placed• Exceptional customer feedback results including 98% of customers who “would recommend Sage” based upon demonstration.• Only team member to have skills set which includes entire product range• Key member of department , a point of reference and delivering internal product training• Proposed, implemented and performed the role in a pilot project of a field pre sales role within SBD.

    • New Business Sales Excecutive
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

       Acquisition of new customers and management of existing customers in Sage SBD The role involved identifying business management software solutions in the SME market, presenting these solutions and closing the sale to generate revenue. Working towards metrics of revenue, quality and productivity. Developed knowledge of the market and of the SBD product range.Key Achievements:• Regularly met KPIs of revenue, productivity and quality• Consistent good feedback from customers• Track record of best practice, self awareness and improvement and exceeding expectations• Moved from ‘micro-market’ to New Business within 6 months

Education

  • Seaton Burn Community College
    1992 - 1999

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