Stephen Ellison

I am a Hard-working, enthusiastic business/sales professional, with 25 Plus years of experience in a number of roles including Account Management, Business Development, Business Growth and Performance, New business development and Project Management. Focusing on areas of growth and weakness, financial development and capital enhancement across multiple departments. From an Industry perspective I have worked across the commercial furniture, Office Stationary, Retail and Manufacturing Environments– both generating new business opportunities and growth, servicing and maintaining existing accounts. I find both the new business and existing business generation very fulfilling.I have experience selling and dealing with many levels of the business chain from business owners, store managers and end users. I can and do deal with designers, builders and stakeholders. At the centre of it all is a customer first attitude and how to best make the customer experience seamless and as stress-free as possible, while from a business viewpoint how we can maintain, grow and continue to out perform year on year and what that looks like and what may be hindering this. To that end, I am self driven and customer service focused with an extensive exposure and experience in a number of industries and business practices. I have Retail and commercial business experience. With a background of over 30 years in customer service, management and value engineering businesses, I am capable of dealing with any situation that may occur in a timely and professional manner. I can communicate across many levels of business and have also managed staff, coached, developed and coordinated teams, individuals and culture to improve results.I am meticulous and determined to get the best outcome for my clients and their business whilst making sure all projects are started and finished as projected, holding everyone accountable. It is essential I am and my business is successful and that of my clients. I have project success across small to large jobs with Government, Education, Top tier businesses, Hospitality and Manufacturing companies.In my downtime I like spending time with family, keeping active;surfing, swimming, cycling, Snow skiing, fishing and doing a bit of gardening. I am a keen support of the Sydney Roosters, NSW Waratahs, Wallabies and follow the cricket.