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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Charity Work
References
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JAMES GRANT

JAMES GRANT

Ulladulla,Australia

Summary

  • Builder turned Tech enthusiast.
  • 10 years of experience in Tech and Construction
  • Transforming Visibuild CS Org
  • Procore President Club 2022 (Top 1% performers globally)
  • APAC top 3 leader in Gross and Net Retention 2022, 2023,2024 (H1) (Commercial)
  • Top 3 performers in Pipe generation 2022,2023,2024 (Commercial APAC)

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Customer Success

Visibuild
Remote, NSW
02.2025 - Current

Transformed customer success through scalable engagement frameworks at Visibuild.

  • Designed and launched a CS-led implementation process, reducing time to value for enterprise clients.
  • Rolled out Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, embedding accountability in rollout strategies.
  • Drove adoption and retention strategies, achieving 98.4% CSAT and 65.8% uplift.

Fostered strategic collaboration between Sales and Product teams, improving project outcomes.

Created and embedded Visibuild Certification Program to drive measurable accountability.

Turned around key accounts using structured, outcome-driven engagement models.

Introduced role frameworks and performance self-assessments, enhancing team clarity and accountability.

Customer Success Manager (Commercial 30M-200M Annual Construction Volume)

Procore
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Working with leaders of Australia's top construction companies to help their businesses make more efficient decisions in their processes via Procore.
  • Passionate about ensuring clients can successfully achieve their individual business goals and objectives in the short and long term.
  • In praxis, I deliver ROI analysis, industry and technology thought leadership for those who build the places we live, work and play.
  • Achieved prestigious President's Club recognition in 2022 with an impressive Gross Retention Rate (GRR) of 90.8% and a Net Retention Rate (NRR) of 129.1%.
  • Maintained a strong GRR of 90% and NRR of 112% in 2023, demonstrating consistent customer success and account growth.
  • Sustained performance from January to August 2024, with a GRR of 90.15% and an increased NRR of 112.5%.
  • Generated a substantial pipeline of $243,290.00, showcasing exceptional sales acumen and business development skills.

Business Development Manager

Procore
Sydney, Australia
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Nurtured end-user relationships to achieve strategic objectives effectively.
  • Qualified prospects through outbound calls and social media outreach.
  • Expanded client base by diligently following up on leads and managing relationships.
  • Surpassed sales targets consistently through strategic execution of initiatives.
  • Crafted competitive proposals and pricing structures to attract clients.
  • Ensured prompt and accurate responses to all customer inquiries.
  • Actively promoted company products, driving significant revenue growth.
  • Achieved 140% quota attainment in first quarter of 2022.

Carpenter

Cadence & Co
Sydney, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Completed apprenticeship from 2016 to 2019 with high-end residential builder and carpentry fit-out company.

Sales Development Representative

Salesforce.com
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Drive New Business Development & Build new Pipeline through: Qualified inbound leads and generated pipeline for Small Business and Mid-Market Account Executives.
  • Prospecting and Cold Calling into Enterprise level accounts to qualify and close business.
  • Generate analytics and reports via Salesforce CRM to create forecasts.

Education

Bachelor of Business - International Business, Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Sydney
12.2013

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Authenticity in leadership
  • Customer relationship management
  • Customer analytics
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Strategic alignment
  • Retention strategies
  • Sales expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Marketing strategies
  • Customer engagement techniques
  • Implementation processes
  • ROI analysis
  • Business reviews and assessments
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Account growth strategy
  • Relationship management skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Team leadership skills
  • Strategic planning proficiency
  • Outcome-oriented mindset

References

  • Tom Karemacher, Ex Procore (Head of Region), 0415 757 063, Upon Request
  • Joe Black, Procore, 0478 967 393, Upon Request
  • Mr Ryan Noble, Account Executive, Majors/Enterprise, Procore, 0484 117 320
  • Mr. Andrew Bourne, Sales Development, Salesforce, 0488 444 101
  • Br. Anthony Boyd, Deputy Head Master & 1st XV Rugby Coach, St. Josephs College, Hunters Hill
  • Mr. Steve Williams, Chairman - Saltbush Funds Management Ltd. (Retired) Ex. Australian Wallabies 1st XV Captain, 0411 041 925

Hobbies and Interests

  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Travel
  • Charity

Languages

English

Charity Work

  • Lifeline Surf Classic, 08/01/22, 08/01/24, A team-based fundraising competition that ends with a tag-team surf comp at Queenscliff Beach.
  • Culture Connectors Procore, 08/01/24, 08/01/24, Ensuring representation of individual contributor staff members and protecting Procore culture.
  • Nam Baldwin Stress/Resilience Workshop, 08/01/24, 08/01/24, Facilitated a Stress and Resilience training workshop for all of APAC.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Customer Success

Visibuild
02.2025 - Current

Customer Success Manager (Commercial 30M-200M Annual Construction Volume)

Procore
06.2022 - 08.2024

Business Development Manager

Procore
04.2021 - 06.2022

Carpenter

Cadence & Co
01.2016 - 01.2021

Sales Development Representative

Salesforce.com
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Business - International Business, Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
JAMES GRANT