James Hockly
About James Hockly
James Hockly is a Distribution and Channel Manager based in New Zealand, currently working at Acer since 2020. He has a diverse background in sales and management, with previous roles at Capitec Bank, LG Electronics, and Westcon-Comstor, among others.
Current Role at Acer
James Hockly serves as the Distribution and Channel Manager for Acer in New Zealand. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's distribution strategies and channel management efforts in Auckland. His role involves overseeing partnerships and ensuring effective distribution of Acer products within the region.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Hockly has extensive experience in sales and management roles. He worked as a Sales Manager at Capitec Bank from 2011 to 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He also served as an Account Manager at Velocity Group from 2013 to 2016 and as a Vendor Business Manager at Westcon-Comstor New Zealand from 2016 to 2019. His roles have focused on client relationships and business development.
Educational Background
James Hockly completed his Matric at King Edward VII School. He furthered his education at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology. His studies included Industrial Psychology, Career Psychology, Psychometric Testing, Research Psychology, and Neuropsychology, completed between 2002 and 2005.
Early Career and Research Roles
Hockly began his career as a Temporary Research Assistant at TNS Research Surveys from 2002 to 2005. He also held the position of Events Coordinator for the SRC Executive RAG Committee at the University of Johannesburg during the same period. Additionally, he worked as a Project Manager for Conferences at IIR South Africa in 2008.
Key Account Management Experience
In 2019, Hockly worked as a Key Account Manager at LG Electronics in Auckland, New Zealand, for a duration of seven months. This role involved managing key accounts and developing strategies to enhance customer relationships and sales performance.