James Edge, Business Development Executive

James joined Ford Campbell in 2010, having trained for four years as a graduate at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. During this time James gained vast experience in new business development, corporate account management, brand positioning, forecasting and trend analysis. Prior to this, James studied and was awarded First Class Honors in Business Studies from the Staffordshire University Business School.

At Ford Campbell, James has the first contact with business owners, be it on the phone, at our seminar programme or in an initial meeting. His role is to develop relationships, and to understand the objectives of shareholders within a business, so we can develop a strategy for how to achieve them.

In his spare time, James plays and referees football, and has a part time business coaching under 11 year olds.

Unusual Fact: James played in the Port Vale FC reserve team up until 16, when injury ruined his career