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TIM ASHFORD

Melbourne

Summary

High performing Account Executive with extensive experience in selling Print and IT Services Professional with strong expertise in business development, prepared to lead strategic growth initiatives. Skilled in market analysis, client relationship management, and driving revenue through innovative solutions. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable and consistent results. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication, fostering productive work environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Development Manager

Cm3 (Software)
07.2023 - Current

Cm3 is SaaS based end-to-end contractor safety pre-qualification platform providing outsourced compliance. I was responsible for growing our presence across Tier 1 Building / Construction, and Property and Financial Institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Heading up new business strategy across the Facilities Management, Property & Financial Inst
  • Fostering relationships with industry bodies
  • Attending industry events / Trade shows
  • Consulting with Product Development
  • Engaging multiple stakeholders (HSEQ, Risk, Finance)
  • Accurate CRM management and forecasting
  • Contract negotiations
  • Increased sales revenue by strategically identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Enterprise Account Manager

Konica Minolta
03.2018 - 06.2023

Konica Minolta is a market leader provider of integrated Print and IT Services, guide organisations through their Digital Transformation journey. The Enterprise division was created in 2018, tasked with growing KM's presence across Tier 1 accounts across AU & NZ. I enjoyed significant success over this time, securing some of KM's largest accounts including Dulux ANZ, Newcrest Mining, Australian Unity, John Holland and more.

  • Responsible for establishing, nurturing and expanding key relationships across corporate and enterprise clients, with an ability to design and deliver tailored solution offerings aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Key relationship Management up to 'C-level'
  • Strategic Territory and Account planning
  • Business Development and Account Management
  • Cross selling / Up selling KM Services
  • Delivering an enhanced client experience
  • Accurate CRM management and forecasting

Sales Manager - Government, Corporate, Education Team

Konica Minolta
02.2020 - 11.2020

I managed the Victorian Government, Education & Corporate Team (9 staff) for just over 9 months. This was in addition to my own full time role as a Major Account Manager. responsibilities included,

  • Coach, guide and lead direct reports to achieve KPI's
  • Build and implement sales strategies for each member of the sales team
  • Manage the engagement and retention and performance of employee's within team.
  • Allocate work and projects to team according to deadlines and business goals
  • Work collaboratively with branch and head office stakeholders
  • Achievements
  • Securing the business of some of Australia's largest companies across a variety of industries (Mining, Manufacturing, Digital, Health & Retail)
  • Developed strong, trusted relationships with Senior IT / CIO's.
  • Ability to retain customers and grow wallet share through lines of service.
  • Leading virtual teams to deliver value based tailored solutions for our customers.

National Account Manager

Konica Minolta
07.2008 - 03.2017

As a member of Konica Minolta's National Account program, we worked to develop strategies to support customers to deliver process automation, digital transformation and business imaging solutions.

Responsibilities included,

  • Key relationship Management up to 'C-level'
  • Strategic Territory and Account planning
  • Business Development and Account Management
  • Accurate CRM management and forecasting
  • Achievements
  • Business Development & Account Management
  • Online sales and web creation, Omni Channel strategy
  • Content creation for Social Media platforms
  • Forecasting / Stock Management

Client Services Manager - FXGS

Fuji Xerox Australia
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Managing clients under Fuji Xerox Global Services program
  • Responsibilities
  • Lead a team to deliver upon contracted SLA's
  • Identify opportunities for new lines of FX Services
  • Preparing and delivering monthly SLA reviews
  • Prepare profitability reports for the FXGS Division lead
  • Well developed coping strategies

Education

Diploma of Project Management -

Swinburne University

Diploma of Business Accounting - undefined

Swinburne University

Certificate IV Business - undefined

Chisholm Institute

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • CRM Management
  • Business growth strategy
  • Presentation Skills
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • Event Planning & Marketing
  • Marketing

Accomplishments

  • Salesperson of the year 2021
  • Consistent High Achiever against Budget 2020 - 153%, 2021 - 254%, 2022 - 129%
  • Largest ECM Sale into leading Health / Insurance client
  • Konica Minolta's Emerging Leaders Program
  • Multiple over-achiever incentive trip awards
  • Diploma of Management

EXTRAS

  • Completion of VCE 1996
  • De La Salle College Malvern

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

Cm3 (Software)
07.2023 - Current

Sales Manager - Government, Corporate, Education Team

Konica Minolta
02.2020 - 11.2020

Enterprise Account Manager

Konica Minolta
03.2018 - 06.2023

National Account Manager

Konica Minolta
07.2008 - 03.2017

Client Services Manager - FXGS

Fuji Xerox Australia
01.2003 - 01.2008

Diploma of Business Accounting - undefined

Swinburne University

Certificate IV Business - undefined

Chisholm Institute

Diploma of Project Management -

Swinburne University
TIM ASHFORD