Ian McFadyen

Retired - Group Channel Sales Director at Siretta Ltd

United Kingdom

About

• B2B sales professional with over 15 years experience at Director level, • Strong Sales Management background in supporting customers through direct sales and via third party sales channels • Proficient in managing sales of multiple and complex product ranges in a variety of customer segments • Skilled in managing various types of distribution sales channels at country, regional and global level • Strategic thinker, experienced in managing change.

Experience

  • Channel Sales Director at Siretta Ltd
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    Part of a small team responsible for the development and management of Siretta's global distribution network, focusing on inspired wireless technology - primarily GSM cellular modems, antennas, RF cables and connectors & our unique range of SNYPER signal strength analysers.

  • Olancha Group Ltd (Greater Reading Area)
    • Group Channel Sales Director
      Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for group channel sales and distribution activity across all divisions - including Siretta inspired wireless technology, Sensormetrix remote monitoring & controls and Kiosks4business.

    • Distribution Manager
      May 2014 - Aug 2014 · 4 mos

      Responsible for the development and management of a global distribution network, focusing on Siretta inspired wireless technology - primarily GSM cellular modems and terminals, antennas, RF cables and connectors.

  • Business Development Manager at Avnet Abacus
    May 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

    One year assignment, The brief was to assist in the development of Avnet’s business effectiveness, growth and relationships with TE, their largest interconnect supplier.

  • TE Connectivity (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Account Director
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Working with a team of three Key Account Managers, one being located in each of the three regions, responsible for TE’s global sales and strategy for Electrocomponents, Premier Farnell, Digi-Key and Mouser Electronics. During 2011 these distributors achieved combined POS of over $260M.

    • Regional Distribution Sales Director
      Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Responsible for the management of TE’s distribution network in Northern Europe. This initially covered UK, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Holland and Belgium. In Feb 2010 Germany was added to the remit. The total POS value of business including Germany was approx $150M per annum,.

    • UK Sales Director
      Mar 2004 - Feb 2009 · 5 yrs

      The role had approx 100 people in the team with annual billing of $110M. The areas managed included, distribution sales, direct OEM sales, industrial energy sales, internal sales (in 5 locations in UK / Ireland) and the product information function. Also within the brief was the responsibility for a separate stand alone electrical interconnect business which focused on supporting the wholesale market with general electrical products.