Instructor
Bill James
40+ Years Sales Experience and Sales Trainer
About me
One of New Zealand’s leading business speakers, with practical principles for new business growth at low cost and client retention.
Bill has an amazing record as a salesperson, and networker, managing and generating referrals. After starting his career in sales Bill’s 40+ years of practical experience include door-to-door selling, retail sales, Management roles in the banking, insurance, mortgage and finance industries and as a national sales manager at 25.
He currently delivers keynote speeches, and workshops and is an experienced MC and trainer.
Specializing in sales for non-salespeople, from professionals to trades, Bill compels all to step up to the responsibility of having to sell by showing them how to do it as themselves – from their comfort zone. Taking newbies and seasoned sales professionals to new heights with original insights and with the latest effective techniques.
Bill has created and implemented sales processes and systems for multiple businesses and is sort after when existing management are unable to gain the momentum needed from their teams.
Bill is an authentic, engaging, and content-driven business presenter who specializes in attracting new clients, opening the door, and connecting for the sale – now and for the future. Where others promise, Bill’s bespoke presentations deliver the results you want for the long term.
· When Bill presents – people listen and change. The ‘hard-edged soft skills’ instantly make sense at an internalized level and have people saying “I can do that”
· The way he connects with audiences helps businesses integrate sales systems designed around individuals that do not challenge their internal values, fears, or ideas about selling. Instead, he shows them how to take their natural style and enhance it for maximum results. Businesses and individuals commonly see increases in prospects/results from 25% to 40% and even some doubling their results – and the techniques learned stick.
Using a variety of delivery formats, from keynotes to workshop programs, his ability to mould an event around your specific requirements has made Bill a sought-after presenter throughout Australasia.
But he is so much more than a sales guy. A diverse range of organizations from Fonterra, Foodstuffs, Alsco, and GW Foods to large financial organizations and banks have all gained from implementing Bill’s unique approach. Many have partnered with him to create changes in their sales teams but also across their whole organization.
He leads attendees to look deeply within themselves and creates honest and open communication. In doing so he can change corporate culture and realign your teams, so they are all singing off the same song sheet. Your whole business can be heading in the same direction with passion and purpose. An accredited Global Speakers Federation Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) member, Bill has been recognized by his peers as the New Zealand Speaker of the Year (2015), Business Speaker of the Year (2013) and Educational Speaker of the Year(2018) demonstrating he is a speaking professional with proven experience and skill who understands what is needed and knows how to deliver client satisfaction. Bill has served on the boards of the Professional Speakers Association NZ and held the national position of President for 2 years. He is now lifetime member.