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Craig Plotnek

National Express
Halesowen,West Midlands
40
years of professional experience

Organised and adaptable sales professional with strong communication, persuasion, and multitasking skills. Delivers high levels of product and service sales through knowledgeable, consistent customer guidance. Proactively prospects for new customers and addresses customer needs. Experienced in team environments with a reputation for punctuality and willingness to learn.

Work history

Travel Sales Advisor

25 Years 5 Months
National Express | Birmingham, West Midlands | 2001.07 - 2026.12
  • Handled customer service calls for key targets within daily standards consistently.
  • Compared travel options using National Express software to secure best-value deals.
  • Answered customer questions and complaints with creative, solution-focused responses.
  • Processed payments and arranged multiple payment options daily.
  • Worked each day to hit sales and revenue targets consistently.
  • Increased sales through upselling travel promotions, vouchers, and coachcards.
  • Advised clients on informed travel plans matching individual needs.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to strengthen trust and rapport.
  • Kept up to date with attractions and seasonal updates for timely upselling.

Work coach

36 Years
Department For Work & Pensions | Halesowen, West Midlands | 1986.10 - 2022.10
  • Advised job seekers on unemployment support with clear next-step guidance.
  • Actively listened to clients' needs and concerns, facilitating improved communication and trust-building.
  • Identified barriers to employment and designed strategies for overcoming them, increasing chances of securing jobs.
  • Managed and maintained varied caseloads, achieving personal performance targets.
  • Tracked client progress regularly to keep career goals on schedule.
  • Listened actively to client concerns to build communication and trust.
  • Developed action plans to accomplish individual career goals.

Education

GCSEs - Secondary School

Kings Norton Boys School | Birmingham

5 GCSE's (English Language, Maths, Physics Geography, Religion)

Skills

Employer software proficiency
Digital literacy
Interpersonal communication
Sales strategy and product knowledge
Process improvement and staff engagement

Timeline

Travel Sales Advisor

National Express
2001.07 - 2026.12Read More

Work coach

Department For Work & Pensions
1986.10 - 2022.10Read More

Kings Norton Boys School

GCSEs from Secondary School
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Craig Plotnek