Nick Bradshaw

Experienced Business Development Professional - Complex Technologies

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Past
  • Director Sales Operations at Alaska Food Diagnostics Ltd
  • VP Sales & Marketing Operations at Comply Serve Ltd
  • Director / Consultant at Sales Vision Ltd
Education
  • University of Wales, Swansea
  • National Hydrology Research Institute, Canada
  • University of Wales, Swansea
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Nick Bradshaw’s Summary

14 years in the complex technology sector with focus on commercial business development, business strategy and sale of complex technology / software based products and associated services. Worked at the Country, European and Global level managing teams to best develop customer relationships and long term revenue streams, typical deal values ranging from <$1m up to $13m. Clients have included multi $bn global players in both commercial and government sectors.

Networking goals

Always take a long term view & open to future investment opportunities and full time positions, ideally with technology start-ups / SMEs or established companies working in the complex technology, software or internet space. I am very happy to receive invitations to connect networks from other LinkedIn members where there is relevance to any of the above mentioned areas of business at: nick.bradshaw@sales-vision.net

Nick Bradshaw’s Specialties:

Have helped companies adapt their go-to-market sales strategy to achieve business growth. Have a solid background in project / bid management, technology selling techniques, market strategy, new business development and commercial contract negotiations. Experience of business planning and securing venture funding.


Nick Bradshaw’s Experience

  • Director Sales Operations

    Alaska Food Diagnostics Ltd

    (Food & Beverages industry)

    June 2008January 2009 (8 months)

    Set up sales operation and recruited team to sell the company's novel technology for rapid detection of pathogens in foods.

  • VP Sales & Marketing Operations

    Comply Serve Ltd

    (Computer Software industry)

    December 2006June 2008 (1 year 7 months)

    Board member, heading up the Sales and Marketing Operations for Comply Serve Ltd, a Software as a Service (SaaS) compliance company offering unique, web-based project compliance solutions to highly regulated industries, such as transport, civil engineering, pharma, life sciences and nuclear power.

  • Director / Consultant

    Sales Vision Ltd

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    July 2006December 2006 (6 months)

    Sales Vision specialises in helping client's achieve sales growth or rapid market penetration in a range of market segments, typically selling complex software, SaaS, Internet based offerings. For more information visit www.sales-vision.net

  • Global Account Director

    Telelogic

    (Public Company; TLOG; Computer Software industry)

    May 2000July 2006 (6 years 3 months)

    Selling a range of complex software, services and training solutions in the ALM / ELM segment to large global accounts in the defense, aerospace, government and telecoms markets.

  • Market Manager

    QinetiQ

    (Public Company; Defense & Space industry)

    April 1995April 2000 (5 years 1 month)

    Responsible for strategy and new business development for new contracts with European & US based commercial customers and European Government Departments.


Nick Bradshaw’s Education

  • University of Wales, Swansea

    PhD , Analytical Chemistry , 19911995

  • National Hydrology Research Institute, Canada

    Development of GCMS methods for Groundwater / Soil Gas Analysis 19931994

  • University of Wales, Swansea

    BSc , Chemistry & Business Studies , 19881991


Additional Information

Nick Bradshaw’s Websites:

Nick Bradshaw’s Interests:

start ups, networking, software, SaaS, subscription pricing, on demand services, hosted software, managed services, internet, technology, customer relationships, consultancy, sales strategy, management, sales training, customer advocacy, client discovery, client retention, marketing, online social networking, CRM, kitesurfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, outdoor pursuits, golf, 4x4, off-road driving, surfing,

Nick Bradshaw’s Groups:

  •    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
  •    Sales Training Drivers
  •    Clarisoft Technologies
  •    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
  •    TEN - Top Executives Net
  •    ! Sales Best Practices
  •    Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
  •    Private Equity Investment Group
  •    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
  •    Start-Up Phase Forum
  •    Cloud Computing
  •    Telelogic Alumni Group
  •    Agile Project Management Group
  •    Software + Services (SAAS)
  •    SAMA-Strategic Account Management Association

Nick Bradshaw’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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