George Gardner
Hornchurch,Essex
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in FX and commercial financing, complemented by five years of experience in telephone-based sales. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team-building skills, thriving both independently and collaboratively. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Known for excellent communication abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure while maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each project. Career goals include leveraging expertise in sales and finance to drive business growth and innovation.
Motivated salesperson with 5 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
SDR
Ooodles
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Whilst working at Ooodles, I continued to develop my sales career by selling their all-in-one device procurement and lifecycle management solutions. Although this was a different industry from what I was initially used to, I quickly adapted and thrived, consistently meeting and often exceeding my monthly KPIs. The role was based in a hybrid working environment, with one day in the office and the rest remote, which presented a fresh challenge that I embraced and thoroughly enjoyed.
Head of Sales
Synergy Exchange Ltd
2024.01 - 2025.08
- I successfully managed a team of five sales professionals, driving performance through hands-on leadership, clear goal-setting, and continuous support. I took full ownership of ensuring both team and individual targets were consistently met or exceeded, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and motivation. In addition to leading the team, I maintained a strong personal client portfolio, often staying beyond regular hours to ensure client needs were met with exceptional service and attention to detail. My dedication to both team success and personal excellence consistently contributed to revenue growth and client satisfaction.
Business Development Executive
Acta Pacific FX
2023.02 - 2024.01
- The majority of my time spent at Acta Pacific was working closely with corporate service providers, real estate, and accountancy/law firms. Typically, assisting their clients with high level banking and payment solutions. I always hit my targets, and once again, exceeding expectations.
Junior Investment Broker
Charter & May
London
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Working in the London office, my main role is to generate new business and develop close relationships with clients. Call up potential clients from leads, providing information, and passing over the warm leads over to the senior brokers. Excellent Telephone attributes and good customer rapport. Have hit many targets set, and exceeded expectations.
Shop Assistant
Marks & Spencer
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Whilst studying carpentry at college I worked in-store, helping customers and ensuring the store run productively. I had many people inform the supervisors that I was helpful and always a smile on my face. Good communication with customers. It was great being part of a team when needed.
Education
GCSEs
Hall Mead
1 2016 - 1 2021
Skills
- Good working on my own as well as in a team
- Good leadership skills
- Knowledge into FX & commercial financing
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal through 5 years in telephone based sales jobs since the age of 16
- Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure
- Flexibility, whilst maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each project
- Knowledge in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge on Selling services alongside physical products
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Communication skills
References
- George, Eales, Managing Director at Acta Pacific FX, George.eales@actapacific.com, 02030113511, 07539220557, Acta Pacific FX
- Alex, Perrotton, Head of Sales at Acta Pacific FX, Alex.perrotton@actapacific.com, 02030113514, 07787445746, Acta Pacific FX
Hobbies & Interests
In my spare time I enjoy, keeping fit, socialising with my friends and reading to brush up on my sales knowledge.
Affiliations
- Keeping fit and healthy and socialising.
Timeline
SDR
Ooodles
2025.08 - 2026.04
Head of Sales
Synergy Exchange Ltd
2024.01 - 2025.08
Business Development Executive
Acta Pacific FX
2023.02 - 2024.01
Junior Investment Broker
Charter & May
2022.08 - 2023.01
Shop Assistant
Marks & Spencer
2022.01 - 2022.03
GCSEs
Hall Mead
1 2016 - 1 2021