Mark Bishop
@markbishop1
I’m a hands-on External Sales Director focused on winning new business, coaching teams, and delivering board-level growth results.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a hands-on, commercially driven sales leader with deep experience in construction and building materials. I’ve built my career on winning new business, growing strong customer relationships, and leading high-performing external sales teams that deliver real results—whether I’m out with customers or reporting at board level.
At VJ Technology, I stepped into leadership as Head of External Sales (2018–2023) and External Sales Director (2023–Present), taking full ownership of a 23-strong external sales team, including managers and TSMs. I’ve driven £1.5m+ in new business accounts through structured activity and CRM-led discipline, led a major CRM rollout embedded with accountability and coaching, and built monthly reporting and forecasting presented to SLT and Board. I also played a key role in launching the VJ iStore (now delivering £1m+ in sales) and expanded specification work with engineers using CPD-led relationship growth, while recruiting and building a performance culture focused on activity, conversations, and conversion—not just numbers.
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External Sales Director
VJ Technology
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led a 23-strong external sales team, driving £1.5m+ in new business through structured activity and CRM-led discipline while developing key customers. Established board-level monthly reporting and helped launch VJ iStore, delivering £1m+ in sales.
Head of External Sales
VJ Technology
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)
Took leadership ownership of the external sales function, embedding a major CRM rollout to improve accountability, coaching, and operational discipline. Introduced specification-focused capability by bringing in a structural engineer to drive CPD-led engineering relationships.
Senior Sales Representative
VJ Technology
Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 (7 years)
Became a top performer, achieving £100k+ earnings in year one through new business and account growth. Built strong relationships with contractors, housebuilders, and merchants using practical construction-product and fixings knowledge.
Sales Representative
CPI Euromix
Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 (6 years)
Built fast success and improved territory growth by developing durable relationships with housebuilders and bricklayers. Applied practical problem-solving to win and retain customer business over time.
Sales & Transport Coordinator
H+H Celcon
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)
Supported sales operations and coordinated transport to help ensure timely delivery and smooth customer service. Developed foundational skills in logistics, customer support, and commercial awareness.
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