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Caolan  Burke

Caolan Burke

Edinburgh

Summary

Diligent and forward-thinking professional who has worked with some of the largest brands in the UK and Worldwide. Offering strong communication and relationship-building skills, backed by keen understanding of client needs and proactive approach to problem-solving. Knowledgeable about sales processes and customer service, with solid foundation in business development. Ready to use and develop negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills in an Account Executive role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Account Executive

Essence MediaCom
Edinburgh
01.2024 - Current
  • Develop media strategies for clients like Subway, ensuring alignment with diverse objectives.
  • Secure optimal media pricing and placements through strategic negotiations.
  • Work with cross-functional teams for cohesive campaign delivery.
  • Manage substantial media budgets for high-impact campaigns.
  • Drive business growth by leveraging media expertise.
  • Stay abreast of media trends to offer clients cutting-edge strategies and maintain daily engagement.
  • Communicate campaign complexities effectively to clients.
  • Cultivate strong client and media partner relations for enhanced campaign prospects.
  • Analyze performance data to guide future media planning.
  • Perform competitor analysis for clients such as Subway to inform planning.
  • Enhanced Business relationships by delivering excellent service.

Business development representative

Meta Compliance
Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Identify and engage high-profile leads, including CISOs and ISOs, to promote cybersecurity training.
  • Execute strategic outreach via emails, social media, and calls to generate interest and build relationships.
  • Present cybersecurity training programs to prospects, highlighting value and organizational benefits.
  • Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity threats and trends to inform and educate prospects.
  • Manage sales pipeline using CRM tools, tracking interactions and progress towards sales targets.
  • Coordinate with sales and technical teams for smooth transition from prospecting to sales closure.

Sales assistant

Schuh
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
06.2015 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced communication abilities, engaging with customers in a professional, yet approachable manner.
  • Gained proficiency in stockroom operations, including managing deliveries, which honed my organizational and mobility skills.
  • Strengthened teamwork capabilities through collaborative efforts on the shop floor, and evolved into a leadership role, guiding new team members.
  • Advanced my sales techniques, consistently meeting or exceeding all key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales targets.
  • Assumed a supervisory position during peak festive seasons, further developing people management and leadership skills, and participated in the recruitment process by conducting interviews.
  • Played an integral role in sale launches, responsible for setting up point-of-sale (POS) systems and executing visual merchandising strategies. recruitment for the store, undertaking interviews
  • Was a part of the team for sale launches, involving setting up POS and visual merchandising

Director of Athletics

NJY Camps
Milford, New Jersey
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Head of athletic programming for the largest summer camp in North America
  • Managed over 60 staff members from all corners of the world coming from various cultures, races, and belief systems
  • Oversaw and overhaul of the athletic programming structure, implementing new sports and training sessions for over 1700 campers.
  • Liaised with sporting giants such as the New York Yankees and New York red bull soccer team to provide training sessions for children
  • Responsible for a budget of over $400,000 ensuring all athletic equipment was up to date and safe to use
  • Supervising, managing and development of 12 external 3-night retreats for over 500 individuals over the course of 12 weeks.

Sales specialist

Three UK
Leeds
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, effectively advising on mobile devices and network plans.
  • Handled financial transactions and managed contract processing with consumers and Businesses with accuracy.
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing store environment.
  • Contributed to team efforts in meeting sales targets and improving customer service.
  • Stayed informed about new products and services to enhance customer recommendations.
  • Resolved customer issues, ensuring satisfaction and fostering loyalty.
  • Assisted with inventory management and supported marketing campaigns.

Achievements:

  • Consistently surpassed sales goals, earning 'Top Performer Bonus across the UK' for outstanding performance.
  • Completed advanced training in customer service and sales techniques.

Education

Undergraduate Degree - Marketing

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09.2017 - 08.2022

GCSEs -

St Columbs College
Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane

A-Levels -

St Columbs College
Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane

Skills

  • Salesforce CRM
  • Database management
  • New business opportunities
  • Sales training
  • Client management
  • Client data analysis
  • Project planning and multitasking

Timeline

Account Executive

Essence MediaCom
01.2024 - Current

Business development representative

Meta Compliance
09.2023 - 01.2024

Director of Athletics

NJY Camps
06.2022 - 09.2023

Sales specialist

Three UK
09.2021 - 06.2023

Undergraduate Degree - Marketing

Leeds Beckett University
09.2017 - 08.2022

Sales assistant

Schuh
06.2015 - 12.2023

GCSEs -

St Columbs College

A-Levels -

St Columbs College
Caolan Burke