Chris Lord
About Chris Lord
Chris Lord is an Area Sales Manager for Oceania at Command Alkon, specializing in technology solutions for the heavy building materials industry. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in various sectors, he focuses on improving business processes through tailored software solutions.
Work at Command Alkon
Chris Lord serves as the Area Sales Manager for Oceania at Command Alkon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on sales strategies and client relationships within the heavy building materials sector. His responsibilities include identifying customer needs and providing tailored software solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Chris Lord studied at Kelvin Grove State High School from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education at TAFE Queensland, where he earned a Diploma in Marketing. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and sales within various industries, particularly in technology solutions for the heavy building materials sector.
Background
Chris Lord has a diverse professional background, with experience in industries such as construction, manufacturing, service/maintenance, and mining. His career has focused on improving business processes through software solutions. Prior to his current role, he held several positions in business development, showcasing his ability to drive growth and efficiency in various organizations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Command Alkon, Chris Lord worked in multiple roles that contributed to his expertise. He was the Business Development Manager at Australian SharePoint Professionals for five months in 2014. He also served as the National Business Development Manager at Thrive Technologies from 2015 to 2023, and as Business Development Manager at Pronto Software Pty Ltd from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he worked at Optimum Consulting Group as Business Development - Employee Life from 2014 to 2015.
Specialization in Technology Solutions
Chris Lord specializes in providing technology solutions tailored for the heavy building materials industry, including sectors such as Ready Mix, Cement, Aggregates, and Asphalt. His focus is on identifying inefficiencies in business operations caused by outdated technology and disjointed systems, and he works to implement software solutions that address these challenges.