Mark Harris
@markharris1
Sales professional with 7 years of B2B experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated sales professional with over 7 years of experience in international B2B sales, client relationship management, and business development across various sectors including commodities, FMCG, and SaaS. My career has been marked by a proven ability to build global pipelines, negotiate high-value contracts, and expand product portfolios. Currently, I work part-time as a Sales Manager, where I have the flexibility to manage my hours based on client demand.
Throughout my career, I have successfully built a pipeline of over 250 international prospects and secured key accounts with notable companies. My role has involved leading contract development, optimizing export documentation, and proactively resolving customer issues. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about driving sales growth while maintaining strong client relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Sales Manager
Taliesin Ltd
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Built a pipeline from scratch of 250+ international prospects, expanding contacts and sales into the US, Japan, and Europe. Secured and managed accounts with major clients including Caro Nuts, Sunrise Commodities, and CHI Commodities.
Group Key Account Manager
Johnsons 1871
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led strategic management of national key accounts including JLL, Mitie, and CBRE. Successfully onboarded Handelsbanken (155 UK sites) for monthly visits and drove regional sales expansion and cross-sell initiatives.
International Sales Manager
Taliesin Ltd
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Built a pipeline from scratch of 250+ international prospects, expanding contacts and sales into the US, Japan, and Europe. Secured and managed accounts with major clients including Caro Nuts, Sunrise Commodities, and CHI Commodities.
Inbound Marketing Coordinator
Span Digital
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Developed targeted marketing strategies and conducted extensive competitor research to better understand market placement. Managed US-based outreach and social media to improve inbound lead generation.
Sales Associate
Addpeople
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Outbound cold-calling sales. Consistently met or beat targets and passed probation 3 weeks early.
Sales Representative
PHS DataShred
360 Sales approach, including cold calling, pipeline building and account management.
Ingredients Category Sales Manager
European Freeze Dry Ltd
Jun 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Managed full-cycle sales for freeze-dried ingredients across the UK and EU, bringing in large clients such as Nutridry Group. Maintained 30–35% GP by initiating price increases and brought Hotel Chocolat on board as a top FD fruit customer.
Customer Service Representative
The Contact Company
Customer service representative for Argos, handling inbound complaints or customer queries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Liverpool
BA (Hons), Business Studies
Studied Business Studies with a year in industry. Gained practical experience alongside academic learning.
Urmston Grammar School
A-Levels, Various
Grade: A*, B, C
Completed A-Levels in Business Studies, History, and English Language. Achieved grades A*, B, and C respectively.
Urmston Grammar School
GCSEs, Various
Grade: 9 A*-B
Completed GCSEs achieving 9 A*-B grades. Developed foundational knowledge across a range of subjects.
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Software and tools used professionally
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