Nick Thexton
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Business Development Manager with over 20 years experience in the building products / design industry with a proven track record at Brickworks Building Products, adept at forging strategic partnerships and enhancing brand visibility. Skilled in market research and CRM systems, I excel in building strong relationships within the design community while delivering impactful product presentations and promotional campaigns.
Over the years I have also built relationships with directors from some of Australia’s most renowned architectural firms.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development Manager
Brickworks building products
Melbourne , Vic
03.2017 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in the architectural industry
- Managed comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities
- Coordinated product launches and promotional campaigns for new offering's
- Work with industry bodies to promote products and technical information
- Helped to create a new design studio to host industry events weekly
- Support the sales team with custom products used in large commercial project's
Architectural Representative
Smeg
Melbourne , VIC
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Developed client relationships to promote architectural product line's
- Conducted product presentations for architects and designers
- Collaborated with sales teams to create effective promotional material’s
Sales and Marketing Executive
RMF Metalworks
Melbourne , VIC
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business opportunities
- Coordinated promotional events to showcase products and attract potential customer's
Architectural Consultant
Locker Group
Melbourne , VIC
02.2005 - 03.2012
- Work closely with architects on large scale projects involving standard and custom facade material's
- Grow market knowledge of products through presentations and industry event's
- Work closely with industry bodies such as The Australian Institute of Architect's
Education
Diploma Of Interior Design -
Interior Design Institute
02.2014 - 02.2015
Diploma of Management -
Swinburne University
Melbourne , VIC 03.2009 - 03.2010
Skills
- Fast learner
- Able to work in a team and autonomously
- Strong history with technical products and projects
- Confident in presenting to small and large groups
- Public speaking
- Experience with CRM’s and Salesforce
- Excellent relationships within the design community
- Able to read project / building drawing's
Affiliations
- Weekends are now full with my son's sports.
- Soccer
- AFL
- Gardening
- Kayaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Brickworks building products
03.2017 - Current
Diploma Of Interior Design -
Interior Design Institute
02.2014 - 02.2015
Architectural Representative
Smeg
06.2013 - 04.2017
Sales and Marketing Executive
RMF Metalworks
06.2012 - 06.2013
Diploma of Management -
Swinburne University
03.2009 - 03.2010
Architectural Consultant
Locker Group
02.2005 - 03.2012