James Watson
About James Watson
James Watson is an Account Executive with extensive experience in business development and recruitment across various sectors, including sports and technology. He specializes in connecting sales professionals with opportunities in Australia and has worked with numerous organizations to enhance customer interactions.
Current Role at Podium
James Watson currently serves as an Account Executive at Podium, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer interactions through modern platforms. He has experience working with over 40,000 local companies and 130,000 users, facilitating over 4 million interactions a month through Podium's platform. His work emphasizes the importance of customer-generated online reviews and messaging.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Business Development
Before joining Podium, James Watson worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Halcyon Knights from 2018 to 2023. His role involved connecting sales professionals with opportunities in technology sales and marketing. He also served as a Business Development Manager at SEEK for seven months in 2023 and held a similar position at Higgins Coatings from 2016 to 2018, focusing on the repaint division in South-East Victoria.
Background in Sports Management
James Watson has a background in sports management, having worked as a Business Manager and Head Coach at SoccerWise from 2011 to 2015. He also held a contract position as a Cricket Facilities Auditor at Cricket Victoria for five months in 2015. Additionally, he served as the Assistant Pathway, Education & Training Manager at Cricket Victoria for one month in 2013.
Education and Qualifications
James Watson studied at Deakin University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with a focus on Sport Management and Accounting from 2011 to 2014. He completed his secondary education at Camberwell Grammar School from 2005 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in connecting businesses with the right talent.