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George Yiend

Shrewsbury

Summary

I am a motivated, results-driven professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional client satisfaction through both inbound and outbound lead generation across diverse markets. My expertise includes strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills, along with in-depth knowledge of market trends, property valuations, and the legal aspects of transactions. I've built lasting client relationships with a focus on business development in all my roles. My background in recruitment has also honed my ability to engage with decision-makers across multiple sectors.


I am excited to join a dynamic, collaborative team that is looking to grow, develop and progress in the years ahead. I want to be a part of something not just for the short term, but for the long term.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Development Manager

Bricks&Logic
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed product demonstrations and presentations to showcase key features and benefits.
  • Proactively sourcing and nurturing leads to grow pipeline and secure new business opportunities via LinkedIn, cold calling and emails
  • Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
  • Utilised CRM systems effectively to manage client database.

Associate

Knight Frank
Shropshire
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Number two to the Director of the business.
  • Valuing, listing and building relationships with clients
  • Management of high value property between £750,000 - £2.500,000
  • Sales negotiation, and handling through to completion, with a blend of 70% new business development and 30% account management.
  • Established and nurtured existing and new relationships in a highly competitive market throughout the entire sale cycle.

Client Manager

Boardwalk Property Co
Bristol
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Valuing, listing, and building relationships with clients
  • Exceeded the monthly instruction target (10) by 25%, building a pipeline in excess of £350,000, with the average fee at £4000, above the target of £3500.
  • Conversion rate in excess of 80% (valuation to instruction). Top of the company.
  • Management of Assistant Client Managers

Senior Sales Negotiator & Sales Negotiator

Ocean Estate Agents
Bristol
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Top of the company league table including 50 sales staff accounting for instructions, sales, and in-house referrals across the board
  • Promoted to Senior Negotiator in November 2021
  • Valuing, listing, and building relationships with clients
  • Identify potential business and exploit opportunities

Recruitment Consultant

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ltd
Bristol
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Full 360 role in winning new business and candidate delivery (IT and Engineering).
  • Cold calling and communication directly with senior executives and directors.
  • Daily Project management and project delivery
  • Liaising with clients and candidates

Education

BA Honours Degree - Criminal Justice

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2014 - 09.2017

A levels - Physical Education, Psychology, Economics

Wrekin College

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Customer satisfaction
  • New business development
  • Property market expertise
  • Target driven
  • Client management
  • Sales negotiation

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Bricks&Logic
01.2025 - Current

Associate

Knight Frank
06.2023 - 11.2024

Client Manager

Boardwalk Property Co
05.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Sales Negotiator & Sales Negotiator

Ocean Estate Agents
09.2020 - 05.2022

Recruitment Consultant

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ltd
06.2019 - 08.2020

BA Honours Degree - Criminal Justice

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2014 - 09.2017

A levels - Physical Education, Psychology, Economics

Wrekin College
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