Name: Matt Stephenson

Job title: Business Development Manager – North and Scotland

Started at Ice Watch/idverde: August 2024

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your background?

Just turned the ripe old age of 40 this year! I’m from Leeds and have worked in Grounds and Gritting sales for the past 18 years for a few different companies. I was always a talker and went into telesales from school and after doing a Summer of gardening for a friends company, found a passion for it and working with customers from all sectors – I found improving social housing gardens the most rewarding. Away from work , I like spending time with the family, getting to Elland Road and watching Leeds Utd, trying to play golf and gardening.

What is a typical day like for you in your role at Ice Watch?

Predominantly, my role is to bring in and manage new business, contributing to the growth of Ice Watch and hitting our targets. And much of my time is spent on uncovering and working on new customer partnerships, opportunities, and tenders. I like to be a hands-on account manager, and my role involves managing multiple customers in the North of England and Scotland , making sure any operational queries or issues with the service are being expeditated and resolved. Liaising with operations to make sure this happens consistently and swiftly. And to identify lucrative new contracts and areas for growth or collaboration with our local suppliers.