Peter Perera
Business Development & Sales Leader
Eden Prairie, MN 612-***-**** ***********@*****.*** n Key Achievements
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