James Cochrane

James Cochrane is a seasoned sales leader with extensive experience in business development across various industries. Currently serving as Sales Team Lead (EMEA) at Pion since January 2021, James oversees the UK/EU New Business team and manages a team of four representatives. Previously, as a Senior Business Development Manager at Pion, James secured significant accounts with major brands such as LoveHolidays and John Lewis. Prior to this, James held multiple roles at First Mile, where key achievements included onboarding clients like HelloFresh and achieving 192% of the annual quota in 2021. James also gained valuable experience at Cancer Research UK as a CASE Graduate Trainee and as a Face to Face Fundraiser for the RNLI, successfully recruiting over 350 new members. A graduate in International Relations and Politics from The University of Sheffield, James's career is marked by a strong track record in sales, client relations, and team leadership.