Alan Simmons

Sales leader with expertise in business development and account growth, specializing in recruitment advertising and job board solutions. Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and driving B2B enterprise sales. Proficient in commercial strategy, digital media sales, and talent attraction, with strong skills in negotiation and contract management. Committed to enhancing client relationships and achieving organizational goals through effective use of CRM and business intelligence tools.

• Banner Image: something subtle but relevant — e.g. a blurred cityscape, business networking photo, or digital recruitment visual.
• Featured Section: you could include a short post about industry trends, or a milestone (e.g. “Celebrating 15 Years at JobServe – What’s Changed in Recruitment Advertising”).
• Recommendations: request one or two from senior colleagues or clients highlighting your leadership and partnership style.

• Would you like me to polish this even further into a final LinkedIn-ready format (with line breaks and formatting exactly as it should appear on LinkedIn), and optionally add a short “open to new opportunities” summary you could use in your headline or intro message?
• You said: yes please
• ChatGPT said: Brilliant, Alan — here’s your final LinkedIn-ready version, fully formatted, written in professional UK business English, and styled exactly how it should appear inside LinkedIn.
• It’s ready for you to copy and paste directly into your profile — I’ve included:
• Headline (SEO-friendly for UK recruiters)
• About section (tone-balanced: confident, authentic, commercial)
• Experience (JobServe 2007–present, with clear progression)
• Skills list
• Optional short “Open to new opportunities” intro

• Senior Business Development Leader | 18+ Years in Recruitment Advertising & Job Board Sales | Driving Growth, Partnerships & Performance
• (Alternative if you want to highlight leadership more:) UK Sales Leader | Recruitment Media & Job Board Specialist | Building Strategic Client Relationships & High-Performing Teams

• With almost two decades’ experience in sales, account management and business development within the recruitment and job board industry, I’ve built a career delivering consistent growth and lasting partnerships across the UK market.
• Since joining JobServe in 2007, I’ve progressed from Account Manager to Senior Business Development Leader, taking on national commercial responsibility and driving strategic relationships with leading recruitment agencies, RPOs, and direct employers.
• I’m passionate about creating value-led solutions that help clients attract talent more effectively, combining commercial insight with a consultative, partnership-based approach. Over the years, I’ve led and mentored sales teams, launched new product initiatives, and consistently exceeded targets in competitive, fast-moving markets.
• Colleagues and clients know me for being reliable, commercially astute and relationship-driven, with a focus on delivering sustainable results rather than one-off wins.
• I’m now focused on continuing to grow in senior commercial or sales leadership roles within the recruitment, HR tech, or wider digital advertising sector — helping businesses develop strong revenue pipelines, strategic partnerships, and customer loyalty.

• Keen follower of and player of football, cricket and golf. Love spending time with My wife, son and our 3 year old Golden Retriverr

• JobServe Ltd
• 2007 – Present
• Senior Business Development Leader (2018 – Present)
• Responsible for driving national business growth across key agency and corporate client portfolios within the UK’s recruitment advertising market.
• Manage strategic relationships with top recruitment agencies and enterprise employers, delivering tailored advertising and technology solutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across job board, programmatic and talent attraction products.
• Contribute to commercial strategy, pricing, and go-to-market planning as part of the senior leadership team.
• Mentor and support divisional sales managers and account teams to achieve collective revenue goals.
• Consistently exceed annual sales targets, securing multi-year partnerships and expanding key accounts.
• UK Divisional Sales Manager (2013 – 2018)
• Led regional sales operations covering all major UK markets, with accountability for team performance, revenue delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Managed a national sales team, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Delivered year-on-year revenue growth through a focus on solution-based selling and long-term client engagement.
• Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align sales strategy with client needs and market trends.
• Implemented improved sales reporting and pipeline management processes that enhanced forecast accuracy and visibility.
• Divisional Sales Manager (2011 – 2013)
• Oversaw sales operations for a defined regional division, managing both new business acquisition and existing client growth.
• Achieved top divisional performance for revenue growth and client retention.
• Introduced account review sessions and performance metrics that were later adopted company-wide.
• Senior Account Manager (2009 – 2011)
• Managed high-value client accounts in the recruitment and staffing sector.
• Grew key accounts through upselling digital and cross-platform advertising solutions.
• Consistently achieved and exceeded quarterly revenue targets.
• Account Manager (2007 – 2009)
• Built and managed relationships with recruitment agencies and employers advertising on JobServe’s platform.
• Developed a reputation for consultative sales, delivering excellent client retention and repeat business.
• Promoted to Senior Account Manager in recognition of strong performance and client satisfaction.

• Sales Leadership & Team Development
• Business Development & Account Growth
• Recruitment Advertising / Job Board Solutions
• Client Relationship Management
• B2B & Enterprise Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Commercial Strategy & Forecasting
• Digital Media Sales
• Talent Attraction Solutions
• Negotiation & Contract Management