Tom Murphy

Senior Vice President Global Sales

Singapore, Singapore

About

Business Leader I have over 25 years of success and a track record of leading sales, profits and market share to record heights. My background includes sales leadership roles at AJA International, Vacuum Generators and progressive roles at VAT. I am particularly strong in developing and deploying global growth strategies that increase territory and account penetration, improve sales closing ratios, create value and drive customer loyalty. Experienced managing channel and direct sales teams and arming them with world-class systems and best practices that ensure positive results. My areas of expertise include: * Strategic Key Account Management * Change & Turnaround Management * Corporate Strategy Planning * Sales Force Development * Channel & Field Sales Leadership * Revenue & Market Growth * Organizational Development * International Business Development * Global Contract Negotiations * Customer Relationship Building * Process Development & Optimization * Project / Budget Management

Experience

  • VAT GROUP (12 yrs)
    • Senior Vice President Global Sales
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • President
      Jul 2014 - Feb 2024 · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • VAT Inc (Woburn MA)
    • Director Sales: East Region
      Jun 2012 - Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Strategic Accounts Manager
      Sep 2010 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Managed relationships and business with nine major publicly traded semiconductor and solar OEM accounts.

    • Sales Executive - Northeast Region
      Jul 2005 - Sep 2010 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Generated vacuum valve and pressure control system sales in territory covering New England, New York, and Eastern Canada. Managed multiple custom engineering projects. * Grew revenue to record levels year after year, far exceeding expectations.

  • East Coast Sales Manager at Vacuum Generators, Inc
    Jul 2003 - Jun 2005 · 2 yrs

    Drove UHV vacuum component and subassembly sales throughout 15-state territory. Generated forecasts, set price points, and liaised with UK manufacturing facility. Managed two distributors, two reps, and several resellers.

  • Technical Sales Manager at AJA International
    Jan 1997 - May 2003 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Recruited and promoted by owner from Technical Sales Rep (1997-2000) to this newly created position. Led inside sales of components and deposition systems. Oversaw network of independent sales reps and product distributors.