Greg Sidaway
Stourbridge,West Midlands
Summary
Professional Sales Executive attending to needs of customers and converting prospects to increase sales. Accomplished in emphasising service features and benefits, quoting prices, discussing credit terms, preparing sales order forms and developing reports. Expert in communication skills and always willing to put the work in to meet and exceed targets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Executive
RISO UK
, West Midlands
10.2023 - Current
- Targeted to selling all of our products including printers/photocopiers and software into the education sector as well as private companies.
- Generated new business opportunities through various methods of prospecting.
- Managed key client accounts meticulously, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence leading to nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations at industry events to attract potential customers and partners.
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Built relationships with customers and prospects in person and over the phone.
Internal Sales Executive
MK1 Paints
Wednesbury, Sandwell
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Maintained strong relationships with key accounts to ensure ongoing business.
- Increased client satisfaction by proactively addressing and resolving customer queries.
- Coordinated closely with the external sales team to ensure alignment of goals and strategies.
- Met and exceeded KPI's for prospecting
- Utilised CRM software, enhancing lead management and follow-up.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Dudley College of Technology
Dudley 09.2017 - 05.2019
GCSEs - Maths/English/Science/History/Business/Geography/RE
The Wordsley School
Stourbridge, Dudley 09.2012 - 06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft office proficiency
- B2B sales
- Selling to public sector
- Knowledge of sales methodologies
- Technical proficiency
- Event selling
- Customer relations
- Account management
- Lead generation
- Salesforce
- Deal negotiation
Accomplishments
- Top direct sales award at Riso UK 2024
- Promoted to Senior Sales Executive at Riso after first full year of employment
- 2023 sales target hit in first 6 months with Riso
- Closed largest ever account for RISO in the West midlands
- Consistently met sales targets at MK1 Paints
Timeline
Sales Executive
RISO UK
10.2023 - Current
Internal Sales Executive
MK1 Paints
07.2019 - 09.2023
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Dudley College of Technology
09.2017 - 05.2019
GCSEs - Maths/English/Science/History/Business/Geography/RE
The Wordsley School
09.2012 - 06.2017
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