Benjamin Lunn
Summary
Sales professional with a strong background in the music industry, skilled in client relationship management and negotiation. Proven ability to meet sales targets and identify new business opportunities. Experienced in utilising CRM systems to enhance sales activities and customer interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Groups & Events Sales Executive
Sofitel St James
London
2024.10 - Current
- Negotiating the best possible pricing & terms of contracts.
- Managing key client accounts, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence and long-term partnerships.
- Representing the company at events and trade shows.
- Identifying new business opportunities to enhance growth potential.
- Utilising CRM systems for the tracking of sales activities and client interactions.
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
2021.06 - Current
- Performing across the UK and parts of Europe as a session guitarist for a Portuguese singer, as well as recording multiple albums and EP's.
- Composing a variety of pieces of music for both short and feature films, following direction from production teams to achieve the desired impact.
- Keeping up with current trends in the music industry affecting song selection and style choice.
- Negotiated contracts with recording companies and artists, ensuring fair terms and ownership for all parties involved.
Groups & Events Sales Executive
Millenium Hotels
London
2024.04 - 2024.10
- Developed skills in a client orientated position and learnt the fundamentals of a sales role.
- Attended external training on sales principles and techniques to maximise conversion and profit.
Jazz Club Assistant
Le Quecumbar Bar & Brasserie
London
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Managing the music calendar to ensure a variety of acts performing five nights a week.
- Maintaining a strong product knowledge on the menu and wine selection to be able to make recommendations and maximise revenue.
- Ensuring a strong, consistent social media presence by creating content and developing seasonal strategies to acquire new customers.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music
London College of Contempory Music
London 09/2017 - 06/2020
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
Carshalton College
London 09/2012 - 06/2014
Skills
- CRM software and Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Vast Musical Expertise
- Corporate account management
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Creative Thinking
- Knowledge of sales methodologies
Timeline
Groups & Events Sales Executive
Sofitel St James
2024.10 - Current
Groups & Events Sales Executive
Millenium Hotels
2024.04 - 2024.10
Jazz Club Assistant
Le Quecumbar Bar & Brasserie
2021.10 - 2022.06
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
2021.06 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music
London College of Contempory Music
09/2017 - 06/2020
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
Carshalton College
09/2012 - 06/2014