Jack Wilson
Tadworth,Surrey
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in sponsorship sales and business development, adept at engaging with senior decision-makers to drive growth. Proven track record in relationship building and account management, leveraging strong verbal communication and negotiation skills. Skilled in market analysis and networking, utilising CRM tools to enhance client interactions. Committed to fostering long-term partnerships and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Partnerships Executive
WORKTECH Events
Kingston, London
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Identified and secured sponsorship opportunities, generating £80K in year one and £130K in year two (despite four-month sabbatical)
- Contributed to 20% increase in account acquisition and 30% revenue growth from 2023 to 2024
- Built and maintained relationships with CMOs and CSOs ranging from global corporations to SMEs, managing portfolio of 30+ accounts
- Led sponsorship sales through strategic prospecting, pitching, negotiation, and account management, overseeing renewals, upselling, and post-event reporting
- Developed pricing strategies for sponsorship packages and collaborated with team to refine and innovate offerings
- Introduced new prospecting tools, including sponsorship one-pager, to streamline outreach and engagement
- Represented WORKTECH at industry events, ensuring sponsor activation, gathering feedback, and enhancing sponsor experience
- Created value-add initiatives, such as facilitating pre-event soft introductions to drive meaningful sponsor connections
- Promoted from Graduate Partnerships Executive to Partnerships Executive after 6 months
- Proficient in Salesforce, Excel, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Word, and PowerPoint
Founder & Content Creator
Discover Our Planet
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Built and managed educational social media brand, growing combined audience of 220K+ followers
- Developed and executed content strategies that increased engagement and reach
- Secured and negotiated brand partnerships, applying sales and marketing skills to drive collaborations
- Gained hands-on experience in digital marketing, audience growth, and community management
Sales Assistant
Morrisons
Reigate, Surrey
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided customer service to over 500 customers daily, assisting with inquiries and offering tailored recommendations to meet their needs
- Built rapport with customers to enhance satisfaction, fostering repeat business and long-term loyalty
- Applied strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand customer preferences and provide relevant product guidance
- Processed transactions efficiently, managing cash, card, and mobile payments while ensuring accuracy and seamless checkout experience
- Used sales and persuasion skills to influence purchasing decisions, contributing to increased revenue
- Developed problem-solving abilities by addressing customer concerns, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring positive shopping experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (With International Business)
University of Sussex
Brighton, BNH 09/2019 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Law - B, Business - B, Media Studies - B
Glyn School
Epsom, SRY 09/2017 - 06/2019
GCSEs - 9 GCSE’s Grade A-C
Glyn School
Epsom, SRYSkills
- Sponsorship sales
- Engaging with senior decision-makers
- Relationship building with key stakeholders
- Account management
- Pitching & negotiation
- Securing strategic partnerships
- Market analysis
- Business development
- Networking
- Verbal communication
- Salesforce
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Content Creator
Discover Our Planet
01.2024 - 03.2025
Partnerships Executive
WORKTECH Events
10.2022 - 03.2025
Sales Assistant
Morrisons
03.2018 - 09.2020
GCSEs - 9 GCSE’s Grade A-C
Glyn School
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (With International Business)
University of Sussex
09/2019 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Law - B, Business - B, Media Studies - B
Glyn School
09/2017 - 06/2019
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