Eric Holland
Shirley,England
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in team motivation, development, and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong capabilities in performance monitoring, sales and negotiation, and financial skills to drive business growth. Adept at leveraging market knowledge and clear communication to support business development initiatives and achieve organisational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Director
Magic Connect
West Midlands, England
2025.07 - 2026.01
- - Leading commercial strategy to drive growth across supply chain integration and employment support services.
- - Managing and developing the sales team to enhance performance and achieve revenue targets.
- - Building strong client and partner relationships to expand market reach.
- - Overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning activities.
Sales Director
Hive360
West Midlands
2019.01 - 2025.07
- - Directed nationwide sales operations for a leading employee engagement solutions provider.
- - Achieved sustained revenue growth through strategic leadership and targeted market expansion.
- - Developed and coached a high-performing sales team aligned with KPIs and organisational goals.
- - Negotiated large-scale contracts and managed key strategic partnerships.
- - Collaborated across departments to ensure solutions met evolving client needs.
Managing Director
Now Careers Ltd
West Midlands
2016.12 - 2018.12
- - Oversaw full business operations and strategic leadership of a well-established recruitment firm.
- - Enhanced operational efficiency through performance frameworks and leadership development.
- - Expanded market presence through new business initiatives and key client relationship building.
- - Led budgeting, financial planning, and commercial decision-making across the organisation.
- - Ensured high-quality recruitment delivery tailored to client requirements.
Business Development Director
Now Careers Ltd
West Midlands
2014.07 - 2016.12
- - Led business development strategy to grow revenue across multiple recruitment sectors.
- - Identified new market opportunities and developed tailored client solutions.
- - Strengthened relationships with key accounts to ensure long-term partnership success.
- - Collaborated with operational teams to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
Regional Director
Now Careers Ltd
West Midlands
2010.04 - 2014.07
- - Managed regional operations across multiple branches within the recruitment sector.
- - Delivered consistent revenue growth through market development and strong client engagement.
- - Led and motivated regional teams to achieve performance targets.
- - Ensured compliance, service quality, and operational excellence across all locations.
Education
Josiah Mason College
1990.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Stockland Green Comprehensive
Birmingham /1984 - /1989
Skills
- - Team motivation
- - Team development
- - Strategic planning
- - Performance monitoring
- - Sales and negotiation
- - Financial skills
- - Business development
- - Market knowledge
- - Clear communication
Affiliations
- Cooking Enthusiast
- Swimming, Badmington
- Cinema and Theatre
Accomplishments
REC Finalist REC Awards 2003. Best Consultant from Training
Timeline
Sales Director
Magic Connect
2025.07 - 2026.01
Sales Director
Hive360
2019.01 - 2025.07
Managing Director
Now Careers Ltd
2016.12 - 2018.12
Business Development Director
Now Careers Ltd
2014.07 - 2016.12
Regional Director
Now Careers Ltd
2010.04 - 2014.07
Josiah Mason College
1990.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Stockland Green Comprehensive
/1984 - /1989