Jon Large

Background

About Jon Large

PROFILE • An experienced and self motivated National Sales Manager/Director • Full P+L understanding and management • Driven by successful negotiations, growth of business opportunities and building of effective profitable sales teams and being a team player throughout the company • Excellent presentation and communication skills, a proven networker and relationship builder in all facets of the business • Managed internal and external sales teams and key team members within the company, mentoring for personal development • Has the ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally. • Providing excellent technical and negotiation skills in closing business • Ability to ‘think outside of the box’ when looking for solutions and opportunities • Implementation of own personal development plan furthering own industry knowledge EXPERIENCE • 34 years commercial sales management in building envelope/construction industry • Driven by successful achievement of targets, motivated by team input and development • CRM advocate – Has full understanding of the benefits CRM systems can offer • Currently responsible for UK sales for rain screen / cladding and roofing systems • Lead by example, empowerment and delegation • Implementation of individual KPI’s, SMART objectives and personal development plans • Responsible for all commercial sales in UK • Target Architects, Main Contractors, Local authorities – client development • Provide CPD presentations and utilise trade shows for networking opportunities • Negotiations at the highest levels with Main Contractors and Architects etc on key projects • Oversee product development programs setting new initiatives and providing brand awareness • Negotiations with regional buying organisations – EMPA, WMPA, YORBUILD etc • Marketing – creating brand awareness, website improvements and awareness campaigns • Analytical mind to look at markets and how to build on current involvement • Excellent front man for the company