2010 MBA Yearbook - UQ Business School - University of Queensland

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Sales and Marketing Management
Christopher
WEST
Committed, Empathic and Highly Motivated
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE NATIONALITY/RESIDENCY
A sales management professional with a passion for customer service,
Chris West has strong interpersonal and communication skills and
experience across a range of industries and markets including waste
management, manufacturing (cementitious products) and construction.
Chris has broad experience managing both small and large sales teams
including distributor networks and application contractors, and the
ability to optimise results through reorganising and restructuring teams.
He also has a track record of success in implementing cultural change
management strategies to meet business objectives and changing
business needs.
Chris’s experience with Asian and U.S. markets has enhanced his skills
in developing product entry strategies for new markets.
Chris believes that his career to date demonstrates his ability to manage
and motivate teams, and sees his key characteristics of commitment,
empathy, motivation and energy as being fundamental to his success.
He is reliable and keen to motivate others.
Chris is also proud of his three beautiful daughters, and is bringing
them up with strong core values and his own love of life. His motto in
life is “eat, drink, laugh”.
Building on his Bachelor of Law and MBA, Chris hopes to enhance
his career by working overseas in the coming few years, moving into
general management roles.
Australian
EDUCATION
2010
MBA
The University of Queensland
2003
Bachelor of Law
Bond University
CAREER BACKGROUND
2005 – Current
State Sales Manager
Cement Australia
2003 – 2005
Sales Manager
Cleanaway
2002 – 2003
National Sales Manager
Riversands