Proactive sales and customer relationship professional with 30 years of experience in developing and sustaining strong client partnerships. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
The Planning Handbook
Wigan, Lancashire
02.2026 - Current
Cold called customers to build lead database.
Provided accurate quotes and price information to inform customer decision-making.
Showcased product features and benefits to drive sales.
Overcame customer objectifications to maximise conversions.
Customer Relationship Account Manager
Financial Fitness Group Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
10.2011 - Current
Drove acquisition of new clients and explored avenues for relationship-building, resulting in expanded business opportunities.
Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new and existing clients, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and retention.
Fostered customer relationships to expand customer base and enhance loyalty, leading to improved client retention rates.
Resolved customer queries through effective communication and providing a step-by-step solution.
Handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks.
Addressed customer complaints with patience and understanding, consistently providing swift resolutions.
Demonstrated strong communication and time management skills to meet and exceed sales targets.
Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and closing deals.
Processed customer credit card payments via telephone employing strict attention to detail to avoid errors.
Venue coordinator
Local Hospice Lottery
Chelmsford, Essex
06.2024 - 02.2026
Cultivated relationships with venue managers to secure advantageous terms for future events.
Scheduled venues to align with peak seasons, increasing attendance and engagement.
Sourced and booked venues at no cost for fundraisers, ensuring maximum resource allocation.
Freelance Advertising Sales
Various Publications Nationwide
Bristol
04.2004 - 10.2011
Called 50+ warm and cold leads daily, developed steady pipeline of business opportunities, and tracked interactions in spreadsheet and CRM.
Managed accounts from client prospecting to relationship management, delivering consistent and high-quality customer service.
Collaborated with team members to achieve specific performance targets, contributing to overall team success.
Field Sales Executive
Bristol Evening Post & Press
Bristol, City of Bristol
03.2002 - 03.2003
Cultivated strong client relationships to drive sales growth.
Developed customer relationships to assess needs and provide tailored solutions.
Monitored market conditions and competitor actions to inform strategic sales decisions.
Features Manager
Bristol Evening Post and Press
BRISTOL
11.2000 - 02.2002
Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
Delegated tasks effectively, maximising team productivity and ensuring project goals were met.
Facilitated staff training to enhance skills, resulting in improved customer service outcomes.