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Alan Oliver

Coalville,Leicestershire

Summary

Experienced sales professional with focus on driving business growth and developing high-performing teams. Known for building strong client relationships and identifying new market opportunities to increase revenue. Utilises strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to achieve targets and optimise sales processes.

Driven professional with talent for building relationships and strategic thinking. Demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills, combined with deep understanding of market dynamics. Ready to leverage expertise to exceed targets and drive growth in [Desired Position] role.

Results-driven professional with proactive mindset, ready to excel as Sales Development Manager. Expertise in building client relationships and crafting strategic sales plans, coupled with strong communication skills. Poised to drive significant revenue growth and foster long-term business partnerships.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales development manager

Dp Business Events
Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2017 - 06.2025

I was responsible for.


  • Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
  • Implemented training programmes, improving team performance levels.
  • Boosted gross margin percentages by initiating cost-saving measures.
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.

Sales director

Lets go Virtual
Leicester, Leicestershire
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Directed multi-channel marketing campaigns, boosting product exposure.
  • Drove process improvements by implementing innovative sales strategies.
  • Strengthened team performance through effective coaching and mentoring.
  • Led successful product launches, increasing brand visibility.

Sales director

Worldwide Properties
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
03.2006 - 06.2014
  • Piloted competitive intelligence initiatives to maintain industry edge.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction levels with proactive client management.
  • Identified new business opportunities, driving company expansion.
  • Facilitated deal closures by cultivating trust-based client relationships.

Sales director

Co operative Motor group
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
02.1990 - 02.2006
  • Piloted competitive intelligence initiatives to maintain industry edge.
  • Achieved revenue growth by targeting untapped markets.
  • Fostered robust partnerships in the industry to augment business reach.
  • Facilitated deal closures by cultivating trust-based client relationships.
  • Navigated complex negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.
  • Delivered compelling sales presentations, securing high-value contracts.
  • Championed staff training programmes, enhancing overall team competency.

Dealer Principle

Peugeot UK
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Managed a Peugeot dealership and all staff.
  • Reporting directly to the managing director.
  • Balanced risk and return in deciding how money was invested whilst managing funds effectively.
  • Conducted regular reviews of portfolio performance against benchmarks for effective strategy adjustment.
  • Handled stressful situations calmly during high-volume trading periods.
  • Studied economic conditions, forecasting market trends accurately.

Sales manager

Peter Vardy motor group
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.1980 - 01.1985
  • Propelled company towards achieving set KPIs and goals through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with stakeholders for profitable outcomes.
  • Boosted gross margin percentages by initiating cost-saving measures.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying and capitalising on emerging market trends.

Salesman

Peter Vardy
Leicester, Leicestershire
02.1977 - 01.1980

Achieve Sales targets through self motivation.

  • Utilised comprehensive understanding of the product range to advise customers effectively.

Education

This information is available on request - All subjects

Schools
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.1976 - 07.1978

Skills

  • Target-Driven mindset
  • Product knowledge expertise

Timeline

Sales development manager

Dp Business Events
09.2017 - 06.2025

Sales director

Lets go Virtual
07.2014 - 08.2017

Sales director

Worldwide Properties
03.2006 - 06.2014

Sales director

Co operative Motor group
02.1990 - 02.2006

Dealer Principle

Peugeot UK
01.1985 - 01.1990

Sales manager

Peter Vardy motor group
01.1980 - 01.1985

Salesman

Peter Vardy
02.1977 - 01.1980

This information is available on request - All subjects

Schools
01.1976 - 07.1978
Alan Oliver