Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Previousworkexperience
Languages
Timeline
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Brian Tester

Brian Tester

Gerstetten-Dettingen

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales and Commercial Processes

PERI Group
01.2024 - Current
  • Integrated Order to Cash process and supporting tools (CSM and ERP)
  • Led OTC implementations in Israel and Indonesia, along with 14 Offer process deployments
  • Continuously developed Lead to Order and Order to Cash processes

Head of Sales Process and Systems

PERI Group
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Integrated Sales Excellence into new BOX setup
  • Added CRM dimension to sales processes and technology
  • Completed deployment to all ERP subsidiaries
  • Responsible for Lead to Order process

Head of Project Life Cycle Management

PERI Group
01.2013 - 12.2018
  • Created and developed new Project Life Cycle Management team
  • Responsible for PERI group customer portal (myPERI), data management pre-CRM (Centrio), and offer systems (PERIan and PERIan EP)
  • Managed development and stability of Sales Tech interfaces to Operations
  • Led projects including POC and implementation of CPQ, new offer tool, and ECM Document storage system
  • Implemented OTC in South Africa, Ukraine, Argentina, and The Baltics

Project Leader for Commercial Excellence

PERI Group
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Led ERP updates in 50 PERI subsidiaries
  • Rolled out Global Demand planning tool

National Administration Manager

PERI UK Ltd
01.1990 - 12.2011
  • Managed three administration offices in Dartford, Glasgow, and Rugby
  • Implemented sales tech in collaboration with HQ in Germany
  • Responsible for complete OCT process
  • Assisted in customer relations development with National Sales Director
  • Coordinated annual stock management and data input of company assets

Various Roles

PERI Group
01.1990 - 12.2011
  • Depot Manager, Operations Manager, Formwork Supervisor
  • Established new 4-acre depot for head office in Rugby
  • Managed operations in Dartford, including staff recruitment, facilities management, and stock control

1st year Improver

Northern Site Services
01.1988 - 12.1990

Responsible for the preparation of the night shift equipment, such as lighting and material availability

Glazier

DT Knowles
01.1986 - 12.1988

repairing stained glass windows in churches, installing aluminum and UPVC doors and windows

Delivery and Shop Management

William Way Builders Merchant
01.1984 - 12.1986

Sales and Purchase of building material

Tractor Driver/Herdsman

Whelan Farms
01.1980 - 12.1984

Education

Maths, Geography, Metalwork, Woodwork, English

Oxted County School

General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH
01.2003

Diploma - Management

Chartered Institute of Management
01.2002

Skills

  • Sales operations
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Pipeline management
  • Staff management
  • Sales processes
  • Change management
  • Extensive personal network
  • Empowers high-performing teams
  • Training and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Resolution-oriented

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Squash
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Motor sport
  • Cooking
  • Socializing

Previousworkexperience

  • Northern Site Services, 01/01/88, 12/31/90, 1st year Improver
  • DT Knowles Glazier, 01/01/86, 12/31/88, Glazier
  • William Way Builders Merchant, 01/01/84, 12/31/86, Delivery and Shop Management
  • Whelan Farms, 01/01/80, 12/31/84, Tractor Driver/Herdsman

Languages

German
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Head of Sales and Commercial Processes

PERI Group
01.2024 - Current

Head of Sales Process and Systems

PERI Group
01.2019 - 12.2023

Head of Project Life Cycle Management

PERI Group
01.2013 - 12.2018

Project Leader for Commercial Excellence

PERI Group
01.2011 - 12.2013

National Administration Manager

PERI UK Ltd
01.1990 - 12.2011

Various Roles

PERI Group
01.1990 - 12.2011

1st year Improver

Northern Site Services
01.1988 - 12.1990

Glazier

DT Knowles
01.1986 - 12.1988

Delivery and Shop Management

William Way Builders Merchant
01.1984 - 12.1986

Tractor Driver/Herdsman

Whelan Farms
01.1980 - 12.1984

General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH

Diploma - Management

Chartered Institute of Management

Maths, Geography, Metalwork, Woodwork, English

Oxted County School
Brian Tester