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Aaron Reon Manuel

Oxford

Summary

Detail-orientated and analytically minded individual with work experience in business development. Excels in fast-paced environments with challenging deadlines. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish connections and trust with stakeholders.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Resident Support Assistant

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
2023.05 - Current
  • Managed external queries, engaging with clients face-to-face, by phone and through email.
  • Represented front of house services, maintaining polished, professional appearance to uphold company image.
  • Stayed abreast with business developments and innovations to improve administrative systems.
  • Updated data and records with high accuracy and excellent system navigation.

Sales Representative

Marks & Spencer
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2023.03 - 2023.05
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
  • Utilised various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.

Business Development Associate - Marketing

Circutek
Bangalore
2021.05 - 2021.12
  • Strengthened existing client relationships through multi-channel engagement, increasing repeat business by 25%.
  • Maintained active communication with prospects by sending timely targeted informative materials, improving lead conversion rate.
  • Used finance sector knowledge and customer feedback to expand customer value proposition, growing market share.
  • Facilitated sales forecasting by creating and maintaining accurate records.

Junior Sales Executive

Truecaller
Bangalore
2020.06 - 2020.09
  • Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits.
  • Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services.
  • Increased revenue through up-selling and consistent premium feature contract renewals.
  • Empathised with customers and translated technical concepts to promote understanding.

Business Development Associate - Marketing

Circutek
Bangalore
2019.05 - 2019.09
  • Maintained active communication with prospects by sending timely targeted informative materials, improving lead conversion rate.
  • Used finance sector knowledge and customer feedback to expand customer value proposition, growing market share.
  • Facilitated sales forecasting by creating and maintaining accurate records.

Business Development - Sales

Circutek
Bangalore
2018.06 - 2018.09
  • Closed complex, lucrative deals with new customers.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.

Business Development Intern

Circutek
Bangalore
2017.04 - 2017.09

Circutek, a leading technology company specializing in electronic components, software and hardware maintenance contracts, I thrived in a dynamic sales role where I had the opportunity to engage with both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) clients.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand the customer base.
Collaborated with the marketing team to identify potential B2B and B2C prospects, generating a robust pipeline of leads.
Conducted thorough market research to stay updated on industry trends, competition, and customer needs, enabling me to provide tailored solutions to clients.

Volunteer

CUPA
Bangalore, India
2016.04 - 2016.06

Animal advocate who volunteered at CUPA, a reputable animal shelter in Bangalore. Played an active role in providing care and support to abandoned and rescued animals.

Education

BA Business and Management -

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
09/2017 - 05/2021

MSc Finance -

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
01/2022 - 06/2023

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Product and service expertise
  • New business development
  • Product knowledge
  • Highly organised
  • Marketing strategy
  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Sales data analysis

Languages

English
Native
Hindi
Advanced

Timeline

Resident Support Assistant

Oxford Brookes University
2023.05 - Current

Sales Representative

Marks & Spencer
2023.03 - 2023.05

Business Development Associate - Marketing

Circutek
2021.05 - 2021.12

Junior Sales Executive

Truecaller
2020.06 - 2020.09

Business Development Associate - Marketing

Circutek
2019.05 - 2019.09

Business Development - Sales

Circutek
2018.06 - 2018.09

Business Development Intern

Circutek
2017.04 - 2017.09

Volunteer

CUPA
2016.04 - 2016.06

BA Business and Management -

Oxford Brookes University
09/2017 - 05/2021

MSc Finance -

Oxford Brookes University
01/2022 - 06/2023
Aaron Reon Manuel