Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Justin Barnard

Coombabah QLD,QLD

Summary

Skilled Business Development leader offering 15 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. 25 years or AV experience, from Design, Commissioning full scale Audio Visual systems around Australia and Overseas. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

ATDEC
10.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends and identified growth opportunities.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic planning for business expansion.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territories.
  • Developed CRM database of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, direct mail, email campaigns and networking.
  • Gathered customer needs and worked with product development teams to implement changes based on feedback.
  • Provided sales support for new and inactive customers, increasing sales volume 25%.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS MANAGER

Audio Visual Distributors
02.2016 - 10.2022
  • Spearheaded collaborative efforts to bring products to market.
  • Consult and design AV projects. •
  • Manage infrastructure product portfolio •
  • Technical support lead for BDM's and Directors •
  • Responsible for creating, improving and developing AV strategies. •
  • Facilitate training for staff and dealers on technical attributes of solutions, including Network design, DSP Programming, Dante Configuration, Video Distribution over IP
  • Create and manage relationships to develop sales and channel partners.

National Sales Manager

Audio Visual Distributors
02.2014 - 02.2017
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
  • Trained and developed exceptional sales leaders.
  • Managed national sales programs, supervised 10 sales representatives and evaluated KPIs for promotional opportunities

PROJECT & TECHNICAL LEAD

Blue Shadow Group
07.2010 - 02.2014
  • Introducing and advising installation procedures and project managing Design of complete audio-visual systems, from install, build and assembly.
  • Operation and installation of full production shows within major International Venue's, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane and Gold Coast Convention Centre's, ICC Sydney and more.
  • Live digital console engineer, Staff supervisor and trainer.
  • Live Broadcast Engineer for major sporting events, State of Origin, Channel 9.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime
  • Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task

DIRECTOR/OWNER- Sole Trader

JDB PROFESSIONAL AUDIO VISUAL
07.2005 - 02.2014

• Commercial & domestic consultancy and design installation

• Project managing all aspects from design, integration, product advice, knowledge and installation.

• Identifying challenges and risks to clients

• Open communication, integrity and maintaining relationships with and between multiple vendors for various tasks within the project.

• Antenna Installations

• Servicing equipment, rack design, cable running and terminations, DSP Programming Biamp

PROJECT & SALES MANAGER

VENUTECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA
05.2004 - 03.2008
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Designing of professional audio-visual systems and video
    distribution for all major Night Clubs and Entertainment Venues
  • Built a successful business model that increased the number of clients in my area and significantly reduces client debt.
  • Prospected for new clients in all areas to increase sales and
    product awareness.
  • Organized and entertained Corporate and Government at grand opening of venues in had completed.
  • Displayed and utilized strong negotiation, interpersonal and
    problem-solving skills.
  • Arranged service staff and installation crew for prompt service and installation to complete opportunities in quoted time.
  • Exceptional organization skills including time management.
  • Maintained a portfolio of client relationships with and between multiple vendors for various tasks within projects

Education

High School Diploma -

Elanora State High School
Elanora, QLD
1995

Skills

    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Relationship Building
    • Customer Service
    • Team Building
    • Project Management
    • Sales Presentations
      • Product Demonstrations
      • CRM Platforms
      • Pipeline Management
      • Systems and Software Expertise
      • Sales Leadership
      • New Business Development

Accomplishments

Connected magazine - Nominated as Most influential in the Australian AV Market for 2 years


Certification

  • CTS Prep
  • Dante Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Certified
  • ClearOne DSP Certified
  • ICT30213 Certificate 3 In telecommunications – Fiber Optics
  • Cleerline Fiber Optic Certified Installer
  • Barco ClickShare Certified
  • Barco weConnect Certified
  • Barco UniSee – Installation Certified
  • Avixa AV Technologist
  • SDVOE Alliance – Design Trained
  • Avixa Networked AV Systems -AU
  • Avixa Essential of AV Technology
  • MatchMaster Antenna Applications

References

Murray Nicholas - Audio Visual Distributor Tech Support Specialist 

murray@avdistributors.com.au +61 415 890 198


Chris Jenkins - Run By Media Director 

Chris@RunByMedia.com.au +61 447 971 775 

Timeline

Business Development Manager

ATDEC
10.2022 - Current

INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS MANAGER

Audio Visual Distributors
02.2016 - 10.2022

National Sales Manager

Audio Visual Distributors
02.2014 - 02.2017

PROJECT & TECHNICAL LEAD

Blue Shadow Group
07.2010 - 02.2014

DIRECTOR/OWNER- Sole Trader

JDB PROFESSIONAL AUDIO VISUAL
07.2005 - 02.2014

PROJECT & SALES MANAGER

VENUTECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA
05.2004 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Elanora State High School
Justin Barnard