George Bamgbose
Summary
With 25 years of sales, engineering, customer service and business development experience, I have and continue to gather extensive knowledge in key roles from my outset as a leading engineering apprentice through transition to running an independent consulting business, major account selling, sales performance improvement and business development consulting. My capability to help organizations was built through leading engineering teams in the United Kingdom, progressing on to managing direct marketing sales teams, successful negotiation and implementation of multiple strategic sales, leadership and management transformations across Australia and now operating global businesses out of the United States. Having bases in Europe, Africa, Australasia and now North America I also bring a wealth of knowledge of cultural diversity and I am able to draw on the key points of reference of the regions, whilst respecting the different customs, traditions and perspectives that govern their diversity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President and Founder
We Are Live Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and built the “WE” mobile Application for the purpose of hosting, delivering and connecting digital content to consumers across business, entertainment, Sports and fitness sectors.
- Launched the startup in 2020 and responsible for developing and implementing scalable customer services, sales, marketing, technical and operational processes for the business on the backend, in addition to frontline positioning and pitching to investors.
Managing Director
2020 Visionz LLC (USA) 2020 Visionz Pty.Ltd. (Australia)
01.2006 - Current
- As a business owner I originally managed and build teams of between 25 - 40 sales personnel representing a globally innovative marketing leader in the world of direct sales, marketing and customer acquisition.
- I spent 4 years running my business in Australia within the parent organization whom for 35 years continually set the bench mark in terms of expansion and unprecedented growth for the Credit, Energy and Non-Government Organizations represented.
- I currently operate as an Independent Management Consultant delivering bespoke sales enablement skills and methodology diagnostics and training programs to select clients.
- Incorporated my own sales and marketing company - 2020 Visionz Pty.Ltd / LLC
- Achieved year on year $4Mil annual revenue target for combined credit, energy and charity clients
- Recorded company gross profits through generated sales of $7K - $15K weekly
- Received 2x exemplary customer service recognition awards
Director of Sales
Miller Heiman Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
- As Director of Sales I was responsible for progressively managing 30 world class Independent Sales Consultants to prospect, sell and secure business across the company’s unique portfolio of products and services.
- I provide perspective to both corporate and government clients during diagnosis through to delivery, by consulting on sales training, effectiveness and transformation, utilizing proven world renowned methodologies to investigate problems, understand client needs, offer in depth knowledge on strategic account procurement processes and add value to their sales process through provision of insights to solve business issues which ultimately drives revenue growth in forever changing markets.
- Achieved 2.5Mil – 3.75Mil quota annually
- Maintain a 25% lead conversion rate ongoing
- Managing 30 Independent Sales Consultants in North America
- Strategic planning, forecasting and funnel management in Salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics
Practice Development Manager – Sales Operations
Miller Heiman Group
01.2015 - 12.2015
- As a Practice Development Manager I was part of the Sales Operations team responsible for managing the progression of 33 channel sales partners, including but not limited to, executing the recruitment, on-boarding and educational training.
- By aiding better internal operational efficiency, I supported their independent business objectives, helping them to meet and exceed client expectations and grow their consulting practices.
- I managed internal support functions, programs, coordinated resources, business intelligence reports and provided analysis of information and trends resulting in increased sales, profits and market share whilst maintaining quality assurance for the Miller Heiman Group brand.
- Strategic planning and business reviews to support a $17Mil portfolio
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Miller Heiman, Achieve Global and Huthwaite skills and methodologies
- Recruited record event attendees for Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix sales channel roadshows
- Responsible for 33 Independent sales consultants in North America
Client Executive – Public Program Manager
Miller Heiman Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
- As a Client Executive in Australia I sold the world’s leading sales and marketing performance improvement products founded on scientifically validated behavioral research.
- The methodologies included internationally renowned SPIN Selling, Professional Selling Skills, Conceptual/Strategic selling and Large Account Management Process.
- I assessed organizational needs and developed customized, tailored sales performance improvement and coaching training programs that drove real business results.
- Sold out multiple times and achieved record $65k revenue on a single workshop
- Ensured $20k+ revenue for the first program delivery of 5 newly revised courses
- Generated +200K in exclusive new logo Brokered $50k multi-channel partner relationships
- Created additional 40k revenue stream through upsell and add-on +15k Marketing contra deals
Business Development Manager
Academy Holdings Pty Ltd – KAPLAN Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- As a BDM for Academy I sold vocational education programs, working hand-in-hand with organizations across Australia to fulfil their training needs and develop their employees’ skills’ and careers.
- I offered corporate traineeship programs to a range of high profile and blue chip private and government clients.
- As an organization we were so successful at experiential learning delivery we were eventually acquired by the Franklin Scholar and Kaplan consortium.
- Invoiced $150k in a single month against annual target $550k
- Consistently met and exceeded monthly soft and KPI targets
- Consistently lead the way by setting 5-10 weekly new appointments and meetings
- Sold the first Diploma of Management programs launched and by the company in 2011 for $65k and $85k
Education
Certificate IV - Business Sales
Academy
AUS01.2012
BEng. - Electronics and Communications
Metropolitan University
UK01.1998
Industrial Systems and Business Management -
University of Westminster
UK01.1995
BTEC Ordinary National Certificate - Electronics
Waltham Forest College
UK01.1993
City and Guilds - Power Electronics
Waltham Forest College
UK01.1992
Engineering Industry Training Board -
Waltham Forest College
UK01.1991
General Certificate - Education
Hackney Free and Parochial
UK01.1989
Skills
- Microsoft
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- CRM
- Dynamics
- Salesforce
- Outreach
- Prospecting
- Sales Development
- Leadership
- Market Trend Analysis
- Product Placement
- Social Media Campaigns
- Strategic Marketing
- Sales Forecasting
- Sales Analytics
- Strategic Selling
- Business Acumen
- Client Engagement
- Pricing Strategy
- Sales Budgeting
- Territory Management
- KPI Achievement
- Revenue Target Delivery
- Account Planning
- Relationship Building
- Key Account Growth
- Diplomatic Engagement
- Consultative Roles
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
Accomplishments
- Incorporated my own sales and marketing company - 2020 Visionz Pty.Ltd / LLC
- Achieved year on year $4Mil annual revenue target for combined credit, energy and charity clients
- Recorded company gross profits through generated sales of $7K - $15K weekly
- Received 2x exemplary customer service recognition awards
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports teams and management
- Listening to and collecting Music
- Filming and video production for YouTube
- Gym and keep fit
Timeline
President and Founder
We Are Live Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
Director of Sales
Miller Heiman Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
Practice Development Manager – Sales Operations
Miller Heiman Group
01.2015 - 12.2015
Client Executive – Public Program Manager
Miller Heiman Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
Business Development Manager
Academy Holdings Pty Ltd – KAPLAN Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Managing Director
2020 Visionz LLC (USA) 2020 Visionz Pty.Ltd. (Australia)
01.2006 - Current
Certificate IV - Business Sales
Academy
BEng. - Electronics and Communications
Metropolitan University
Industrial Systems and Business Management -
University of Westminster
BTEC Ordinary National Certificate - Electronics
Waltham Forest College
City and Guilds - Power Electronics
Waltham Forest College
Engineering Industry Training Board -
Waltham Forest College
General Certificate - Education
Hackney Free and Parochial
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