Area manager for 54 sites in terms of their Commercial performance and Operational running.
Full responsibility and accountability for the P&L’s of each site in terms of revenue and cost, managing a £22Million budget.
Forward strategy and forecasting for each site and region as a whole, frequently monitoring the predicted impact of strategic changes to increase revenue.
Making data informed decisions to grow revenue and increase profit margins across all sites, strategic pricing restructures, market analysis and research.
Presenting weekly to C-Suite on performance, actions, forecasting, budgeting, and forward strategy to drive growth, revenue and partnerships.
Managing the operational side of the business in terms of structure, standards, H&S and the customer experience.
Aligned cross-functional teams with company objectives for overall progress.
Enhanced brand visibility by fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations through the procurement of new business partners.
Procurement, acquisition and ongoing management of new sites.
Overseeing successful product launches contributing to increased market share.
Implementing cost-saving measures, resulting in significant savings for the company.
Managing and occupying the sublet property portfolio, with ongoing relationships with tenants and landlords.
Managing and recovering outstanding debt within the business.
Handling crisis and business critical situations promptly and efficiently, minimising potential risk or damage to the business and customers.
Line management including KPI and Objective setting, performance monitoring, confident with HR processes including disciplinaries and dismissals.
Business Development & Account Manager
Intouch Games (B2B Division)
03.2022 - 07.2022
(Redundancy due to business closure)
Acquiring new clients, suppliers and account management.
Dealing with Tier 1, 2 and 3 clients such as William Hill, Bet365, Ladbrokes and a variety of API platforms.
Ongoing research in to changing trends and gaining an in-depth knowledge of potential clients, competitors, and gaps in the market.
Collating all researched clients and details on a CRM system.
Arranging calls and meetings, presenting our product, sales pitches and highlighting our USP’s.
Pitching at exhibitions such as ICE London (Excel Arena) to obtain prospective business.
Negotiating commercial rates, exclusive deals, and following the legal process through to completion.
Maximizing potential income with exclusives and additional products.
Discussing and finalizing roadmaps with clients so they have a clear view of the strategy and plan.
Use of systems such as Jira for assigning tasks and tracking the progress.
Lettings Negotiator
Dixons (Countrywide/Connels Group)
12.2016 - 03.2022
Valuing and marketing properties.
Dealing with enquiries, arranging & performing viewings.
Negotiating fees – upselling and generating income.
Maintaining client relationships and each of their individual expectations, building trust and loyalty.
Regularly altering and updating marketing tactics.
Photographing properties and writing up marketing profiles.
Drawing up, providing and updating legal documents.
Adhering to laws and legislations and undergoing regular in-depth training.
Dealing with issues and complaints.
Arranging and conducting maintenance works.
Achieving targets for call volume, Lets per month, the branch income & meeting deadlines.
Recruitment Consultant
Crimson Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
IT permanent recruitment.
Candidate resourcing.
Proficient in the use of CRM systems and Microsoft software.
Database, job board & Linked-in searches.
Blogging on IT sector and IT knowledge.
Creating & maintaining hot lists.
Writing advertisements and job specifications.
Arranging interviews & preparing the candidates.
Liaising with senior consultants and clients.
Relationship building with candidates.
Visitor Services and Catering Assistant
Birmingham Hippodrome
10.2013 - 08.2016
Ensure a high and consistent level of customer service.
A busy environment, utilising communication, organisation and decision-making skills, as well as maintaining a positive and friendly attitude.
Working within large settings of private and public functions.
Dealing with VIP clients and providing them with a tailored experience.
Complying with health, safety and hygiene standards.
Working to EHO Gold standards.
Upselling products in order to achieve targets.
Competent in the use of cash handling, EPOS and card reading systems.
Strong team ethics, supporting and motivating each other
Education
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Bournville College
Birmingham
09.2012 - 07.2014
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, Biology, English
Kings Norton Sixth Form
Birmingham
09.2011 - 07.2012
GCSEs -
Kings Norton Girls' School
Birmingham
09.2006 - 07.2011
Skills
Territory Management
Commercial Acumen
Relationship Management
Business Development Strategy
Succession Planning
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cost Control
Sales Strategies
Key Performance Indicator monitoring
Operational Management
Employee Management
Database management
References
References available upon request.
Work Related Experience
I have volunteered in health care settings with service users with acquired brain injuries and mental health disorders. Throughout this work I provided social and educational support and enabled them to re-learn essential skills, as well as providing a place where they could relax and feel safe.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 03/08/95
Timeline
Commercial Area Manager
National Car Parks (NCP)
09.2022 - 01.2025
Business Development & Account Manager
Intouch Games (B2B Division)
03.2022 - 07.2022
Lettings Negotiator
Dixons (Countrywide/Connels Group)
12.2016 - 03.2022
Recruitment Consultant
Crimson Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
Visitor Services and Catering Assistant
Birmingham Hippodrome
10.2013 - 08.2016
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Bournville College
09.2012 - 07.2014
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, Biology, English