Eleanor Leyshon

• On maternity leave since July 2022.
• Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing of B2B Diversity, Equity and Inclusion solutions worth up to £200k.
• Developed portfolio of 8-10 subscription model clients and 10 clients receiving bespoke or training services.
• Increased event sponsorship sales for Womenspire awards by 37% (sales of £134k) over 3-years.
• Won sales of £152k (including £98k of new business) in 11 months, exceeding company-defined sales quotas
• Achieved 80% renewal rate for assigned recurring revenue model clients.
• Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities

• Exceeded Agile Nation 2 (EU-funded project) sales targets throughout employment at Chwarae Teg.
• Generated £46k in business for Chwarae Teg's commercial arm (FairPlay Employer) between Jan 2020 and Aug 2021 in addition to role as Engagement Partner.
• Adapted sales strategies during Coronavirus lockdown, successfully meeting or exceeding quarterly targets.
• Created effective sales copy for Engagement Team.
• Represented Chwarae Teg at networking and business events, delivering presentations to HR/DEI professionals.

• Due to success as Business Development Executive, was invited to join inaugural GDS Customer Success Team.
• Delivered seamless client journey for 50 international event sponsors, with accounts ranging from £20k to £500k
• Responsible for on-boarding to onsite delivery, and post-event performance reviews.
• Upsold GDS solutions, generating £25k in additional revenue.
• Wrote communication utilised by entire customer success team.
• Represented GDS at prestigious business events, with C-suite attendees, in UK and abroad.

• Secured £50k of sales through demonstrating expertise in 360-degree consultative sales cycle, driving sales in Martech sector in EMEA region.
• Achieved exceptional results in high-pressure sales environment, consistently meeting and exceeding all KPI metrics.
• Generated sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.

• Generated income of over £300k each year, exceeding annual targets.
• Secured £30k of additional revenue in 2015-16 through corporate sponsorship of Tŷ Hafan events.
• Managed accounts of existing supporters to capitalise on fundraising opportunities and secure continued support.
• Educated and inspired potential funders through public speaking to audiences of up to 1000 attendees.

Includes roles at the Welsh Rugby Union (Sponsorship), Wales Millennium Centre (Sponsorship) and Hays Recruitment.