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Business Development Manager

Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Posted:
September 09, 2025

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Peter Perera

Business Development & Sales Leader

Eden Prairie, MN 612-***-**** ***********@*****.*** n Key Achievements

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300% at Masterson Staffing

Solutions in 2024, earning

recognition as the top Business

Development Manager in

Minnesota for the organization.

4 Record-breaking sales

growth at Rentokil Initial –

100% budget attainment and

highest total sales in company

history.

4 Expanded client contract

portfolio by 32%.

4 Boosted staff retention from

45% to 89%.

4 Promoted to Head of Sales

(Sri Lanka & Maldives).

n CAREER OBJECTIVES

Sales and Marketing professional with over 19 years of experience directing teams to perform at their best and achieve targets. Currently seeking to expand experience by working in a competitive environment with a globally recognized organization, where my leadership, proven track record, and closing skills can lead teams to success.

n Key Strengths

• Business Development

• Account Management

• Forecasting & Strategy

• Corporate Communications

• Public Relations

• Interpersonal Skills

• Adaptability & Negotiation

• Work Ethic

n Professional Experience

Masterson Staffing Solutions – Business Development Manager Eagan, MN 2023 – Present

• Lead new business development and maintain client relationships across the Minneapolis metro.

• Drive cold calling, telemarketing, presentations, and engagement strategies.

• Present customized presentations to new and existing clients. Rentokil Initial Ceylon Pvt Ltd – Head of Sales, Sri Lanka & Maldives 2016 – 2022

• Directed all sales & marketing operations across Sri Lanka and Maldives.

• Hired, trained, and retained high-performing sales & marketing teams.

• Constructed budgets, set KPI’s, and implemented strategies aligned with global practices.

• Achieved record revenue growth and consistent budget attainment. n Earlier Career

• Providence Global – Sales & Marketing Manager (2015 – 2016)

• FedEx (Hayleys Group) – Head of Marketing / Cluster Head (2010 – 2015)

• MTN Global Express – Marketing Executive (2007 – 2010)

• Ogilvy Outreach – Trainee Brand Executive (2006)

• Grant McCann Erickson – Trainee Brand Executive (2006) n Education & Certifications

• MBA – University of West London

• Professional Certificate in Marketing – Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)

• Certificate Course in Computer Literacy & Programming



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