Ben Weerasekera
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Channel Account Manager at ANYWHERE365
Winchester, England, United Kingdom
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AI Solution Sales ExecutiveNiCE CognigyJan 2026 - Current (9 months)- CSenior Enterprise Account ExecutiveConnexAIDec 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 3 months)As an Enterprise Account Executive at ConnexAI, I drive revenue growth by delivering AI-powered solutions to both SMEs and enterprise. My focus is on building strong relationships with key decision-makers, understanding their business challenges, and aligning ConnexAI’s capabilities with their strategic objectives. With expertise in conversational AI technologies, I help clients enhance operational efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth. I position myself as a trusted partner who brings both commercial insight and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. I work closely with product, marketing, and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery and to represent the customer’s voice in solution develop
- Regional Channel Sales ManagerAnywherenowJun 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 7 months)Scaled UK&I annual revenue from scratch to €9.5M in 3 years as part of a team of three. Leading strategic sales initiatives, identifying enterprise prospects and building the channel network from just two to over twenty-five partners. Developed and executed annual go-to-market strategies for AI-powered Contact Centre solutions, driving consistent pipeline and revenue growth. Owned and managed the full sales cycle, collaborating closely with the senior leadership team to optimise marketing, lead generation, conversion rates, and operational efficiency. Structured direct and channel partner performance through effective lead allocation models, accountability frameworks, and ongoing mentoring. Forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with or
- SStrategic Account ExecutiveOct 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 9 months)In this role, I drove strategic growth by working directly with large enterprise customers and managing key reseller partnerships - delivering AI-driven communication solutions across Unified Communications, Omnichannel, Contact Centre, CX, and Automation. I owned the end-to-end sales cycle - from pipeline generation and tender management through to solution design, negotiation, and revenue delivery consistently exceeding targets and securing high-value deals with major organisations. Alongside direct sales, I collaborated with partners to build scalable go-to-market strategies, aligning product, marketing, and sales efforts to accelerate joint success. As a trusted advisor, I enabled partners through training programs, playbooks, newslette
- Sales ManagerDavid Lloyd ClubsMay 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 5 months)Job Purpose: To create an environment that will enable all sales consultants to deliver an exceptional prospect journey and member experience. Achieving new member monthly sales targets and be an actively contributing member of the clubs management team. Responsibilities
• Plan, inspire and lead the sales team to successfully hit individual and club monthly new member sales targets. Exceeding all business and club objectives.
• Recruit, develop and coach the competencies amongst the team, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for the future in line with employee aspirations and business needs.
• To lead by example, demonstrating expert product knowledge and Challenger Sales skills.
• Deliver excellent customer service which - Account ExecutiveVodafoneJun 2013 - Apr 2014 (11 months)As an AE, I focused on developing key customer stakeholder relationships to drive satisfaction and long-term success across assigned accounts. I was responsible for crafting and executing strategic account plans that aligned with customer business objectives to foster growth and value. I led the entire sales process from start to finish, engaging cross-functional teams such as Sales Engineers, Professional Services, Executives, and Partners to ensure tailored and impactful solutions. Additionally, I conducted thorough territory research and identification, building a go-to-market strategy and creating a qualified target account list. My efforts were instrumental in driving growth within existing accounts by effectively communicating the Vod
- Regional Sales ManagerVodafoneNov 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 2 months)Leading sales for all apple devices within store was a key part to achieving store success. My accountabilities included:
• Training staff members on software/hardware specifications, team briefs involving updates and new releases.
• Driving handset sales to continuously exceed quarterly target.
• Maintain visible performance charts to measure against sales.
• Weekly emails to region highlighting key wins, issues encountered/resolved and set objectives for the following week.
• Work with Store Management and Regional Manager to drive engagement.
• Attend Apple conference meetings and work closely with other masters to share best practice. - Assistant ManagerVodafoneAug 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 11 months)• Review all Management information (KPI reports) to identify trends and opportunities to drive performance of the store forwards.
• Set targets for my team, working to stretch and encourage over performance on a regular basis.
• Manage under performance of advisors using support documents and action plans.
• Direct use of 4E’s (Engage, Enquire, Explain, Excite) and sales through service framework.
• Daily briefs on store performance, individual achievements, new propositions, Policies and Procedures, AOB.
• Dealing with customer escalations and more complex queries.
• Review Management information from customer feedback to understand and identify opportunities to enhance service levels.
• Ensure all team - Customer Service AdvisorSantanderJul 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years)
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- BHigher level EducationBarton PeverilJan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years 1 month)