Experience

Podium

• Egypt
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & Co Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Podium Apps Ltd is an exciting new and innovative global company (started in Belfast) that specialises in the development and management of business apps. Founded in early 2015 by Ross Porter & Kieran Donnelly, who between them hold over 20 years experience in the Telecommunications Industry, alongside extensive business and web/graphic design knowledge. It was during this time that they discovered a market need for a new medium of business to client interaction, which has lead to the development of Podium Apps Ltd. Podium Apps already boosts a wide range of clients from various business sectors, such as Education, Hospitality and Retail to name but a few. All of our apps are expertly designed, developed and created using incredible technologies trusted by companies the world over. All of our apps are bespoke, created with in-depth client consultation and using our extensive market knowledge to ensure maximum client satisfaction. Part of the success of Podium Apps has come from its ability to sign agreements with Apple, Android & Microsoft, allowing our customers to benefit from all areas of the app world. Podium Apps Ltd work in conjunction with one of the fastest growing business app development companies within UK | Ireland, USA, Canada, Finland, Mexico, Costa Rica, Australia & New Zealand, in terms of revenue, customer acquisition and customer retention allowing us to keep at the cutting edge of our field. "Your customers are mobile, Your business should be mobile too" Show less



Clarity Telecom

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Sales Manager - UK & Ireland

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Clarity Telecom is Northern Ireland's leading alternative to BT. Delivering landlines, mobile, broadband, phone systems, and VoIP throughout the UK & Ireland, Clarity sets the standard when it comes to price, products and service.Maintain knowledge of Telecoms product and services, of key competitor offerings and of market developments. Leading O2 Centre of Excellence & Vodafone partner within the UK & Ireland We are dedicated to providing excellence in customer service, bill analysis and technical support. Our highly skilled team of Unified Comms specialists provide bespoke solutions and tailored pricing. Head of the new "Corporate Sales Division" within Clarity Telecom - responsible for growth of new & existing customer base Lead | Manage Sales Team throughout UK & Ireland Accurate Weekly Forecasting of New Business Account Management and Development of Existing Business | Revenue Identify, Develop and Closing Profitable New Business Create, Maintain and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities Develop relationships throughout the business to maintain customer focus and collaborative approach in delivery of client needs Blackberry | Apple accredited Use of Base, Sage & Salesforce CRM Applications Project Manage develop different sales channels Sales training Customer Care Marketing Campaigns To discuss your telephony needs at no obligation cost comparison give us a call on 0800 912 1000. Show less



Virgin Media Business

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Business Corporate Markets Manager - UK & Ireland

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Business Corporate Markets Manager - UK & Ireland - Independent Consultant Back in 2009, Virgin created Virgin Media Business so they could help commercial customers around the UK to get the kind of brilliant products and services that they offer people in their homes. In fact, Virgin wanted to do more than that. They wanted to transform the market and offer business customers something different. Which is exactly what we’re already doing - helping businesses to transform themselves. I work with our clients to help them get the most out of our wide range of services and our superfast network, providing first class customer service allowing them to concentrate on running their business. Our new cloud computing service, our Virtual Private Data Centre, stretches budgets, reduces carbon footprints and makes businesses more responsive (it’s already been nominated for the 2012 Information Age award for Cloud Virtualisation Innovation of the Year). Our Big Red VPN lets businesses get as much bandwidth as they need for a fixed cost – saving them money and stopping the continual upgrade game. The possibilities are endless so get in touch if you'd like to know more about what Virgin Media Business can do for you.Providing solutions into The Mid and Corporate Market Sectors. Services include MPLS High Capacity Services. LAN, LAN Design & LAN Management Ethernet. Managed Internet, Data Centre Hosting, IPVPN, Managed IP PBX. Traditional inbound and outbound Voice Services. Specialising in call centre and multi-site solutions which include Converged services solutions Disaster Recovery. Cloud based Services. Advanced call handling Platforms. Hosted IP Voice. SIP Solutions. Show less



Connect Telecoms

• Telecommunications

• Senior Corporate | Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2013

  Connect Communication Solutions is an established business offering a unique telecommunications service to clients throughout Northern Ireland. The company, which is located in Belfast, was established in 2007 and has many years' combined experience in the communications sector. The business offers various services to cover all aspects of communication. These services include business mobile phone contracts, business telephone Landline systems, mobile data calls, VOIP, fleet management and Telematics. Part of a start- up company that has grown to be a leading telecoms solutions provider as a BT Partner | Vodafone Gold Partner and TomTom Gold Partner. Offering complete telecoms solutions across mobiles, landlines, systems, data services and vehicle tracking, fleet management and telematics solutions for the UK & Irish markets. Maintain knowledge of Telecoms product and services, of key competitor offerings and of market developments Accurate Weekly Forecasting of New Business Account Management and Development of Existing Business | Revenue Identify, Develop and Closing Profitable New Business Create, Maintain and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities Develop relationships throughout the business to maintain customer focus and collaborative approach in delivery of client needs Generated over £4,000,000, worth of new business within the SME, Corporate & Public Sector markets. Blackberry | Apple accredited Use of Salesforce CRM Applications Project Manage develop different sales channels Sales training Customer Care Marketing Campaigns Show less



Wilsons Auctions

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

• Group Business Development Manager - UK & Ireland

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2010

  Part of the largest independent Auction Group in the UK & Ireland Increased business by the development of existing | potential customer database Successfully developed large database of various companies - Fleet Companies, Commercial Companies, Plant Machinery, Art, Antiques, Property, Insolvency Liquidation, Disposals, Local Government bodies Corporate | Private and Commercial Automotive growth of sales within the business Real Estate Growth of Revenue within the UK & Ireland market International sales of Automotive, Property, Commercial assets Managed a sales team of over 20 staff Dealt with many senior companies at Director and Board level Won major National & International contracts BMW Financial Services UK, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes UK, GE Capital, Arval, Helphire, Leaseplan. Created a turnover of over 53 million pounds Development of new website Managed projects to develop different sales channels Development of on-line bidding and direct sales Asset Valuations across the different departments Sales and motivational training Credit | Debtor Control General Management role Developed Trade dealer policies for Northern Ireland within the local dealer groups IT and general systems development for the group Customer Care Employment and Disciplinary Actions Developed an extensive vendor and buyer base Marketing | Email | Media campaigns Personal Highlight - I was personally asked to organise and hold a worldwide physical | online auction"The Dickie Best Collection" George Best's fathers collection of George Bests Manchester United, Northern Ireland, USA football memorabilia and personal items... it was an honor and a privilege to be part of the Legend that is George Best. Show less



Custom Fleet

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Fleet Sales Area Manager - Scotland & Ireland

  • Dec 2001 - Mar 2005

  Part of the National Australian Bank Group  Managed Sales Team of 15 Account Managers Increase development of existing | potential Contract Hire customer database. Consistently achieve sales targets. Field, Business-to-Business and Personal sales throughout Scotland & Northern Ireland. Help in the development of marketing literature. Production of monthly business | activity | profit reports Credit | Debtor Control – Contract hire, Lease & Hire Purchase Vehicle Liquidation | Stock Control Promoting National Australian Bank Services Promotional sales. Sales training. Organize & Manage Corporate Events Show less



BMW Bavarian Garages (NI) Ltd

• Senior Sales Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Dec 2001

  Consistently achieve sales targets. Part of the sales team that launched the new MINI Top BMW & MINI sales in the UK & Ireland Highest ever achieved accessory | warranty | GAP & VRI insurance hit rate in company Promotional sales. Business-to-Business sales. Sales training. E-commerce sales Consistently achieve sales targets. Part of the sales team that launched the new MINI Top BMW & MINI sales in the UK & Ireland Highest ever achieved accessory | warranty | GAP & VRI insurance hit rate in company Promotional sales. Business-to-Business sales. Sales training. E-commerce sales



Tiny Computers Ltd

• Showroom Sales Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 2001

  Consistently achieve sales targets. Top 5 sales in company. Highest warranty hit rate in company - 2 years running. Promotional sales. Business-to-Business sales. Sales training. Stock control. Consistently achieve sales targets. Top 5 sales in company. Highest warranty hit rate in company - 2 years running. Promotional sales. Business-to-Business sales. Sales training. Stock control.



Laser Electrical Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Sales Manager Product knowledge trainer. Provided Customers with a range of financial services Achieved top sales | warranties | top showroom in company Involved in a sales development project. Promotional advertising. Stock control. Key Holder. General administration Sales Manager Product knowledge trainer. Provided Customers with a range of financial services Achieved top sales | warranties | top showroom in company Involved in a sales development project. Promotional advertising. Stock control. Key Holder. General administration