Jack Cole

As a New Business Executive at Aston Villa FC, I played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and enhancing the club's commercial footprint within my first month. Through a combination of strategic prospecting, high-level negotiations, and relationship-building with key stakeholders, I successfully closed deals that generated over £100,000 in new business within the first 30 days

• Spearheaded the acquisition of multiple high-value partnerships, contributing directly to the club's revenue streams
• Developed and executed targeted business development strategies, identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities within the sports industry
• Established strong relationships with key decision-makers across diverse industries, enhancing Aston Villa's brand visibility and market presence
• Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new business opportunities and maximize their impact
• Delivered rapid, high-value results while maintaining a focus on long-term sustainable growth for the club
• This role has provided me with a unique opportunity to leverage my expertise in business development and sales, contributing to the continued success of Aston Villa

As a Joint Partner for Hunters Estate Agents, your role is crucial in contributing to the overall success and growth of the real estate agency. You play a leadership role in the agency, working alongside other partners to set the strategic direction, goals, and objectives of the business. You help create and maintain a positive and productive work environment for the entire team. Your role involves driving business growth and development. You identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategies to expand the agency's market presence.

• This includes exploring new markets, creating marketing plans, and implementing sales initiatives
• You are responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, including property buyers and sellers
• This involves understanding their needs and providing exceptional customer service to ensure their satisfaction
• Accurate property valuations are crucial for successful sales and purchases
• This includes training, mentoring, and helping them to achieve their sales targets
• You are responsible for ensuring that the team works efficiently and effectively
• You play a role in the development and execution of marketing and advertising campaigns to promote the agency's listings and services
• This includes online and offline marketing efforts, as well as maintaining a strong online presence
• Building and maintaining a network of industry contacts, including other real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, and legal advisors, is essential for success
• Networking can lead to partnerships, referrals, and valuable insights into the local real estate market
• You negotiate property prices, terms of contracts, and other deals on behalf of clients
• Effective negotiation can lead to favourable outcomes for all parties involved
• This knowledge helps in making informed decisions about pricing, marketing strategies, and investment opportunities
• Being active and visible in the local community can enhance the agency's reputation and attract potential clients

• From day to day, I would be organising viewings, organising valuations and sales chasing
• When I wasn’t in the office, I would be out taking part in viewings, door knocking or canvassing
• This was extremely fun as you had the opportunity to meet people face to face and engage with them properly
• I had some great achievements for Shipways including 8 sales in a single month and booking 12 mortgage appointments in a day

• As a 360 consultant, my role was completely different each day. I would call companies to sell our business as best as I could, doing this helped me secure some of the UK’s most luxurious hotels & restaurants. I would supply them with temporary & permanent staff throughout the year. I would go out of my way to pick staff up and take them to and from work which shows how committed and driven I am to succeed. Some of the clients I was most proud of were:

• The Rothay Garden Hotel & Spa
• The Samling Hotel
• Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Whilst working for Gymshark I was communicating effectively with customers and colleagues throughout the business to solve any queries the customer had. Alongside this, I helped train new starters on our systems. This helped me gain confidence in leadership & communication.