James Taylor
About James Taylor
James Taylor is a UK Partner Manager at Fortra, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having held various roles in companies such as Amdaris, Vodafone, and TalkTalk Business.
Current Role at Fortra
James Taylor serves as the UK Partner Manager at Fortra, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing partnerships and fostering relationships that align with Fortra's objectives. His work emphasizes simplifying critical IT processes, which contributes to providing peace of mind to customers.
Previous Experience at Amdaris
Before joining Fortra, James Taylor worked at Amdaris as the Sales Director for Outsourced Software Development from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for driving sales initiatives and expanding the company's market presence in the United Kingdom.
Sales Management at Vodafone
James Taylor held multiple roles at Vodafone from 2010 to 2016. He started as a Senior Business Development Manager, focusing on acquiring new revenue streams through indirect sales channels. Later, he served as the Regional Sales Manager, where he implemented strategic and tactical initiatives related to SaaS, IP-VPN, Hosting, and Cloud services.
Education and Expertise
James Taylor studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing & Engineering from 1993 to 1996. He possesses expertise in data security and infrastructure protection, with a focus on managed security services and threat research & intelligence. His background includes delivering IT solutions that prioritize high quality and user experience.
Career Progression and Other Roles
In addition to his roles at Fortra and Amdaris, James Taylor has held various positions in sales and business development. He worked at Gradwell Communications as Head of Partner Sales from 2019 to 2020, and at RINF Tech as Sales Director from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Regional Sales Manager at TalkTalk Business and as a Property Developer & Investor at The Bristol Property Link Ltd from 2020 to 2021.