Alex Gordon
Filton,Bristol
Summary
Professional Sales Executive with 1 year of experience attending to needs of customers and converting prospects to increase sales. Accomplished in emphasising service features and benefits, quoting prices, discussing credit terms, preparing sales order forms and developing reports. Expert in overcoming objections from prospective customers to maximise sales opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales executive
Gds Group
Bristol
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Prospected and engaged decision-makers across various industries to drive attendance for high-impact technology events.
- Utilized Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify, track, and manage a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
- Championed cross-selling initiatives to maximise sales volume and profit margins.
- Executed targeted outreach strategies, including cold calling and personalized email campaigns, to secure high-value meetings.
- Effectively communicated event value propositions to prospects, resulting in increased registration and attendance rates.
Social Media Manager
Flex Forge Nation
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed and curated content for various social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.
- Collaborated seamlessly with graphic designers to integrate visuals that enhanced overall content impact.
- Edited and optimized videos for social media, ensuring high-quality and visually appealing content.
- Implemented AI tools to streamline content creation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Stayed up-to-date on new digital technologies and social media best practices for continuous improvement in service delivery.
Web Designer
Freelance
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and design WordPress websites for small business owners and start-up businesses.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to integrate visually engaging graphics & logos.
- Implemented responsive web design techniques to ensure seamless user experience across various screens & devices.
- Utilized plugins & widgets to incorporate features for e-commerce capabilities and contact forms.
- Monitored website analytics and performance metrics using Google analytics to identify areas for improvement.
Education
A-Levels - Business
Andover College
09.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames 09.2022 - 09.2023
Skills
- Effective multitasking
- Commitment to learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Resourceful problem-solving
- Business-to-business sales
- Event selling
- Pipeline Management
- Lead generation
Timeline
Sales executive
Gds Group
06.2024 - 07.2025
Social Media Manager
Flex Forge Nation
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing
Kingston College
09.2022 - 09.2023
Web Designer
Freelance
11.2021 - 08.2023
A-Levels - Business
Andover College
09.2018 - 03.2020
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