James Bishop

James bishop

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  • Timeline

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

    Locations Assistant - Bridget Jones Baby

    Pinewood Studios
    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

    Uber Expert

    Uber
    Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

    Locations Assistant - Stan and Ollie

    Pinewood Studios
    Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

    Sales Assosciate

    International Cargo Systems (ICS)
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

    Account Manager

    Xero
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Mar 2020 - Feb 2024

    Director and Co Founder

    Chuwi New Zealand
    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

    Commercial Partner Manager (SaaS)

    Microsoft
    Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

    Mid-Market Account Manager UKI

    Pleo
    Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

    Senior Global Partnerships Manager

    Workable
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Current Company
    Feb 2025 - now

    Partner Development Manager - Retail ISV

    Microsoft
  • About me

    Partner Development Manager @ Microsoft | Ex Xero, Workable, Pleo

  • Education

    • Te wānanga o aotearoa

      2020 - 2021
      New zealand certificate personal financial capability (level 3)
    • Kristin school, albany, auckland, new zealand

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      International baccalaureate

      -Head Boy -Senior Prefect -1st XI Football Captain -Senior 1 Tennis Captain-Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold level -Senior 1 Badminton Captain

    • Université jean moulin (lyon iii)

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      Bachelor of commerce - bcom business, management, marketing, and related support services

      Activities and Societies: Graduated Exchange with a SELF Diploma Participated in University Basketball and Football

    • Institute of directors in new zealand

      2020 -
    • University of auckland

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      Bachelor’s degree business/commerce, management, innovation and entrepreneurship

      Activities and Societies: Auckland University Snowsports Club, Management Consulting club, Auckland University Commerce Students Association, AIESEC, 360 Auckland Abroad Majoring in Management and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Participated in Auckland Abroad Exchange program to Jean Moulin 3 in Lyon, France

  • Experience

    • Pinewood studios

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Locations assistant - bridget jones baby

      This was a part of a 8 month backpacking experience and was used to gain experience in a region.

    • Uber

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Uber expert

      Uber Expert, duties included:Administration, driver-partner support, driver-partner training presentations, on boarding driver-partners and activations, calling, document processing and authorisation, training new staff, assisting with policy document creation and assisting with marketing activities

    • Pinewood studios

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
      Locations assistant - stan and ollie

      Working Assisting the location team on and off camera. Helping to ensure the management of the location on shoot days and preparing locations for shoot days alongside the location manager. Operated mainly in London and surrounding areas.

    • International cargo systems (ics)

      Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
      Sales assosciate
    • Xero

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

      Working in the platform team, leading the delivery and analysis of Xero Small Business insights in New Zealand. Preparing research reports summarising trends and developments for small businesses in New Zealand. Direct Roles:- Work with other regional counterparts to be the voice of NZ and evolve the product globally- Work with external stakeholders to validate and triangulate data, and develop viewpoints that can be used to help shape decision making- Provide input and support to the Small Business Team strategic planning process Show less

      • Account Manager

        Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
      • Small Business Insights Manager

        Jan 2018 - Sept 2020
      • Sales Operations Analyst

        Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
    • Chuwi new zealand

      Mar 2020 - Feb 2024
      Director and co founder

      Founding and running a business that imports products into New Zealand and sells to various consumers and businesses. Selling over 200,000 units of a variety of products whilst working full time in the technology industry. Running a side business has been an opportunity to learn a lot personally and also about negotiation, developing relationships and international trade/business.

    • Microsoft

      Aug 2021 - Sept 2022
      Commercial partner manager (saas)

      • A key business development role that partners top tier SaaS business with Microsoft and helps them to build locally whilst growing globally, using the extended geographic reach of Microsoft.• Providing business leadership as a strategic partner advisor. Guiding partners through their transformation journey to build new cloud capabilities & solutions that generate growth and innovation.• Orchestrating deep internal and external relationships to drive partner success through building mutually beneficially business relationships.• Driving long-term revenue, cloud consumption and digital transformation through a set of practices and solutions leading to marketplace adoption and industry-based Co-sell. Show less

    • Pleo

      Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
      Mid-market account manager uki
    • Workable

      Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

      Responsible for Workable's Global Reseller and Referral Partners.

      • Senior Global Partnerships Manager

        Nov 2024 - Feb 2025
      • Global Partnerships Manager

        Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
    • Microsoft

      Feb 2025 - now
      Partner development manager - retail isv

      In my role as a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, I focus on fostering relationships with Retail, CPG, and Travel focussed ISV's by unlocking Microsoft to drive business growth. By developing strategic partnerships and collaborating with internal teams, I am able to drive revenue growth and increase Microsoft's overall presence in the Retail, CPG and Travel Industries.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Productivity tips: finding your productive mindset

      Linkedin
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Tips for working remotely

      Linkedin
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Xero advisor

      Xero
    • Leading virtual meetings

      Linkedin
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Workable certified advisor

      Workable
      Jan 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Bishop
      360º Auckland Abroad Exchange Award 360 Auckland Abroad Nov 2016
    • Awarded to James Bishop
      Deloitte Management Consulting Case Competition Semi Finals - Apr 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Street Appeal

      Issued by CanTeen New Zealand
      CanTeen New ZealandAssociated with James Bishop
    • Member

      Issued by Partnership Leaders on Mar 2024
      Partnership LeadersAssociated with James Bishop
    • Board Member

      Issued by YHA New Zealand on Aug 2020
      YHA New ZealandAssociated with James Bishop
    • Tennis Vice Captain

      Issued by Eden Epsom Tennis and Squash Club on Jul 2020
      Eden Epsom Tennis and Squash ClubAssociated with James Bishop
    • President

      Issued by Graduates Ski Club (Whakapapa) on Mar 2020
      Graduates Ski Club (Whakapapa)Associated with James Bishop
    • Bronze, Silver and Gold Award

      Issued by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Feb 2010
      The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardAssociated with James Bishop