John Hall-Watson

Experience

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  H-W Services International

  Jul 1992 - Feb 1999

  Business Development Manager

  To manage and grow the "SME" business software division of the company selling the Accpac solution.within 12mths we were listed monthly in the top 5 nationally for sales achievements and within another 3mths we made the number 1 spot.I implemented a number of marketing campaigns via the press and built a referal base that ensured a solid sales base.

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  1World Systems (Sealcorp)

  Feb 1999 - Aug 2001

  Accpac Channel BDM

  My role was to grow the number of Business Partners we had selling our Business Software solutions and also to encourage and help our current Business Partners with their marketing and sales.

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  Lee Green Consulting

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

  Business Development Manager

  An Adelaide based company that was looking to move into the Sydney market. We grew the staff numbers as the sales and number of clients grew and brought on a number of contractors.We made some significant sales which have enabled the company to continue in Sydney and further north.

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  Picket Fence Investments

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2006

  Director

  I started my own finance company sub-contracting to another finance company as a mortgage broker.After 2 years I moved more onto a role managing my own clients and growing my own business.I took a small contract role back into IT during this for a small IT firm that was moving from infrastrucutre into business software solutions that we grew from 5 employees to 15 in 2yrs.

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  Leading Solutions

  Jul 2007 - Feb 2009

  ERP & CRM BDM

  We sell ERP and CRM solutions along with customised software solutions to help company's with their growth and gain control back over their business and business processes. My role was to focus on the Dynamics AX solution incorporating Microsoft CRM.We are also a Tier 1 supplier of infrastructure hardware and services. Ranked in the Top 5 with vendors such as IBM, HP, Toshiba, Symantec, etc.

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  Ethan Group

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2012

  Division Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM & Share Point Team

  We are on an aggressive path to establish and rapidly build a software practice based around Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft CRM solutions. We also cater for Share Point, Business Intelligence tools and custom development.

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  NEC Australia

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  As the National ERP Practice Manager my aim to ensure NEC has success across all the ERP solutions within our portfolio from Microsoft to Oracle to Pronto.I will continue my focus on marketing, vendor relationships, direction, vertical industry specialisation (IP) and assisting the sales teams grow their pipelines to on-board more clients. I will maintain building a team of highly skilled & motivated consultants and working in conjunction with our Vendors to bring the unique NEC capabilities and business solutions to our clients.NEC is a unique business with the ability to offer our clients not only end to end business solutions but also cloud hosting solutions, biometrics and Unified Communications whilst having access to NEC's global range of IP and skills. Show less As the national practice manager my focus is strategy, vision, marketing, direction and the overall success of the Microsoft Dynamics AX practice. I aim to build a team of highly skilled & motivated consultants and working in conjunction with Microsoft to bring the unique NEC capabilities and business solutions to our clients.NEC has a very unique business offering with the solutions available for our clients across varying technologies, industries, business needs and delivery methods to enable true business solutions whilst having access to NEC's global range of IP and skills.Within the Dynamics AX practice we aim to bring these technologies and solutions together for our clients to enable real-time end-to-end transaction processing and reporting. Show less Within this role I take on the responsible for the NSW office of the IT Solutions division at NEC Australia. Working with the sales, marketing, delivery, support and administration teams to ensure we have a common strategic direction and to ensure all teams have what is required to be successful This division consults, implements and integrates technology solutions for both government and private enterprise. I also assist with our key client relationships along with our strategic vendors including Apple, Oracle, Microsoft, Sage and our key clients. Show less

  • National ERP Practice Manager

    May 2014 - Apr 2015

  • National Practice Manager - Dynamics AX

    Jul 2013 - May 2014

  • NSW State Manager, IT Solutions

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
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  FUJIFILM MicroChannel

  May 2015 - Feb 2019

  Strategic Sales Manager

  With this role I aim to help guide and assist the sales teams across all the Microsoft business solutions we offer nationally and internationally. While also adding value at a management level around our strategic direction and go to market strategy.I look to lead a number of key strategic sales in helping us grow our client base. However I see one of my key tasks is to ensure we remain focused on a core set of solutions and industry’s. This includes keeping alignment and control around our chosen industry solutions to ensure we remain a market leader.I will be taking on the role as the primary relationship contact with Microsoft to keep a sales drive and focus between our two businesses and communications are targeted and value driven. Show less

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  Datacom

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Business Development Manager

  Connecting businesses, people and technology to solve challenges whilst embracing new technology and processes. Complete life cycle of Software Services, including Managed Application Services, Integration, Software as a Service and Business Applications.

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  BROOKLYN DEPOT SOUTH

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2022

  Director

  Providing to the Brisbane community some of the best burgers, wings, hotdogs, lamb racks and enjoyable food & drink within a fun family environment. We are also available for private and corporate functions.

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  Ingram Micro

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  National Dynamics 365 Business Development Manager

  Helping our valued partner channel grow their business while enabling their customers to reach their own potential though the use of technology, business processes, industry solutions and dedicated team.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Contract Business Solutions Sales Specialist

  Using my sales experience and capability I look to enable companies to connect with their clients, people and technology to solve challenges whilst embracing new technology and processes. I am able to cover the life cycle of software services, including managed application services, integration, software as a service, business Application solutions, IOT, Field Service & CRM.

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  Nexon Asia Pacific

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Senior Business Development Manager

  I am excited to be a part of this growing and vibrant company to help our clients & partners solve their business challenges whilst embracing new business application technology and processes.

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  Crayon

  Sept 2022 - now

  I am looking forward to working with and assisting our partner channel expand and grow their business via the Dynamics 365 stack of solutions and the use of technology, business processes and industry solutions.

  • Director Business Applications APAC

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Dynamics 365 Specialist

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023