Marcus Pestell

Marcus Pestell

Head of International Sales and Distribution @ Centr

About

Accomplished and goal-oriented Director with over 2 decades of industry experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts, and growing profit channels. Demonstrated experience in sales generation, a reputation for exceeding performance benchmarks, and a focus on business development. Proven ability to identify and develop relationships with key decision makers, build and manage sales teams, and create and execute effective sales strategies. Combine entrepreneurial drive with business-management skills to drive gains in revenue, market share, and profit performance. Out of the box, intuitive thinker who espouses innovative ways to elevate organizational performance with exceptional leadership, planning, and training abilities, utilizing the technical expertise and business acumen necessary to translate business requirements and objectives. Comfortable delivering quality solutions in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities. Strong work ethic and commitment to regulatory compliance. • Strategic and creative thinking with strong influencing and decision-making abilities • Exceptional customer service skills with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills • Self-motivated with a proven history of the ability to make independent decisions • Highly motivated and passionate, with a strong orientation toward client relationships • Ability to supervise, monitor, and evaluate KPIs and provide constructive feedback • Develop, review and enhance programs, for both economic viability and effectiveness • Skilled in guidance, problem-solving, and conflict management for smooth workflow • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and correspondence • Outstanding interpersonal skills with strong team spirit and great respect for diversity • Exceptional organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks • Solid time management with high precision in delivery in a deadline-driven environment

Country

United Kingdom

City

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Sales, Fitness Training, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Fitness, Sales Process, Account Management, Sports, Personal Training, B2B, Business Development, Key Account Management, Marketing, Business-to-Business (B2B), Sports Nutrition, Marketing Strategy, Wellness, Strategic Planning, Change Management

Experience

Centr

Head of International Sales and Distribution

Centr

LinkedIn
2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

APAC, EMEA, LATAM

Alkaline Wellness Solutions Ltd

Managing Director

Alkaline Wellness Solutions Ltd

LinkedIn
2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

United Kingdom

Specialists in Spa and Health Club Design, Build and Refurbishments. With decades of expertise, Alkaline360 stands at the forefront of creating bespoke Spa, Health Club and Wellness environments. Our holistic approach ensures every detail contributes to the ultimate vision of your space, providing seamless integration from concept to completion.

Therabody

Director - Health Clubs EMEA

Therabody

LinkedIn
2019-12 - 2022-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

London, United Kingdom

• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts. • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base. • Build, foster, and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships. • Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations • Understand client needs and objectives and identify category-specific landscapes and trends. • Report on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Business Development Manager EMEA

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2017-1 - 2019-12 · 3 yrs

Europe, Middle East and Africa

• Managed the sales pipeline to ensure that monthly and quarterly sales and profit goals for EMEA Sales were met. • Analyzed the results of sales efforts, making adjustments, and building sales action plans to improve business results & achieve success. • Proactively worked together with other members of Management to develop the Sales Action Plan, • Independently found and developed new clients in EMEA and built strong relationships with them.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Regional Area Manager EMEA

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2016-3 - 2017-1 · 11 mos

• Drove and tracked objectives and key results across all channels in the EMEA region to reach sales and financial goals. • Developed brand awareness and affinity, consumer touchpoints at all levels, and consumer interaction through strategic operations. • Led, coached, and developed staff as well as set annual and seasonal objectives for each region and channel. • Partnered with the teams to develop a deep understanding of the region to support efforts around brand expansion.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Senior Account Manager DB EMEA

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2015-1 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Worked directly with customers and prospects on demand generation and pipeline creation strategies. • Developed relationships and drove net new customer acquisition from assigned territory. • Managed the entire sales cycle effectively from prospecting to qualifying to close. • Increased depth of contact and built account relationships through active prospecting, meetings, and other means of client communication.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Pro Sports and Education Account Manager

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2013-1 - 2015-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

UK

• Drove sales and revenue for Public Sector with a primary focus on the Education Specialist for Life Fitness. • Oversaw all responsibilities associated with the execution, with greater emphasis on new business development and relationship building. • Grew the education sector and provided best practices for other members of the team to follow.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Territory Manager

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2012-1 - 2013-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

United Kingdom

Responsible for developing key accounts as well as growing the territory across all sectors.

Life Fitness  / Hammer Strength

Channel Manager

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

LinkedIn
2007-11 - 2012-1 · 4 yrs 3 mos
GLL

Multi Regional Trainer

GLL

LinkedIn
2005-4 - 2007-11 · 2 yrs 8 mos

London and SE England

• Served as Regional Trainer responsible for delivering internal education programs such as Fitness Instructor and Membership Sales processes. • Promoted the brand to the new and developing members of staff. • Developed and conducted specific training required to meet project work requirements and staff workplace development.

GLL

Regional Sales Manager

GLL

LinkedIn
2003-7 - 2007-11 · 4 yrs 5 mos

North London

• Created regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives. • Forecasted quarterly and annual profits as well as reported on regional sales results. • Prepared and reviewed the annual budget for the area of responsibility. • Analyzed regional market trends and discovered new opportunities for growth.

Coventry Sports Trust

Membership Advisor/Fitness Instructor

Coventry Sports Trust

LinkedIn
1998-8 - 2003-7 · 5 yrs

Coventry, United Kingdom

• Promoted & sold the benefits of the Coventry Sports Trust’s memberships to new and existing customers ensuring a good customer experience is maintained. • Took a dynamic and proactive approach to generate sales leads on a day-to-day basis. • Received incoming and made outgoing telephone calls to promote sales and generate appointments. • Managed outreach activities, direct debits, cancellations, marketing, and new inductions. • Supported the development and delivery of fitness programs, assisting members in reaching individual goals.

Education

Coventry University

Coventry University

LinkedIn

Marketing, Business,

1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

Marcus Pestell's Contact Information

Email

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