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Jade Selo-Ojeme
Sales & Business Development Manager
London
Summary
Results-driven Sales & Business Development Manager with expertise in high-value negotiations, business expansion, and sales leadership. Successfully closed deals worth £500,000+, managed regional property portfolios for corporations and businesses, and trained teams in advanced objection handling. Combines legal training as a barrister with entrepreneurial sales experience to deliver outstanding growth and client trust.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Mentor
Selocore
08.2025 - Current
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support in less than 4 weeks.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
Business Development Manager
JTS Prestige Properties
09.2023 - Current
- Closed investment deals worth £500,000+, securing funding for property acquisitions.
- Negotiated with high-value landlords, councils, and investors to secure long-term, profit-heavy contracts.
- Built and managed operations across multiple regions (Luton, Ipswich, London, and expanding).
- Delivered 85%+ occupancy and consistent revenue through pricing and sales strategy.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Led a full operation team (assistants, cleaners, contractors, maintenance crews, etc.).
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable pricing and terms for the company.
Client Relationship Manager
JTS Prestige Properties
09.2021 - Current
- Analyzed client feedback to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through consistent follow-up and attention to detail.
- Recommended new products to clients and maintained solutions-oriented problem-solving for long-term client relationships.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve client issues quickly and efficiently.
- Handled client escalations with diplomacy and solution-focused communication.
Sales Coach
Silver Tongue Academy
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed customized coaching plans, addressing specific skill gaps and needs within the sales force.
- Evaluated sales metrics, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable steps toward success within just 1-2 one-to-one coaching calls.
- Organized engaging workshops to foster a collaborative learning environment and sharing of best practices among peers.
- Encouraged the adoption of new sales techniques and technologies to help team members stay ahead in a competitive market.
Executive Sales Manager
Kingsriver
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed high-performing sales teams through recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Drove business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Drove growth in key accounts, maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers to upsell products and services.
- Launched new product lines successfully, coordinating marketing efforts to drive awareness and interest among target audiences.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency and increased profitability by implementing innovative strategies and tools.
- Accessed untapped markets by leading regional expansion efforts, securing partnerships with local businesses to establish our presence in new territories swiftly.
Sales Closer
Kingsriver
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Exceeded quarterly sales goals
- Streamlined the sales process for improved efficiency, resulting in higher close rates.
- Improved negotiation skills by consistently practicing and refining techniques, resulting in a higher percentage of closed deals.
Paralegal
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Took over 10 statements a day from abuse victims.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Education
Call To The Bar - Law
BPP University
London, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
LLM - Law
BPP University
London, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic business development
- Client Acquisition & Retention
- Account & Relationship Management
- Advanced Negotiation & Objection Handling
- Consultive selling
- Effective Team Leadership & Training
- KPI Tracking & Revenue Management
- Contract Drafting & Compliance
- Effective communication skills
- CRM pipeline management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Individual tutoring
Certification
Call to the Bar
Interests
Timeline
ICO Registration (Data protection)
09-2025
Mentor
Selocore
08.2025 - Current
AML Supervision Registration
06-2025
Sales Coach
Silver Tongue Academy
03.2025 - 07.2025
Call to the Bar
10-2024
LLM Masters
08-2024
Business Development Manager
JTS Prestige Properties
09.2023 - Current
Property Rental Training
08-2023
LLB Bachelors
06-2023
Property Sourcing
01-2023
Executive Sales Manager
Kingsriver
01.2022 - 05.2024
Client Relationship Manager
JTS Prestige Properties
09.2021 - Current
Sales Closer
Kingsriver
06.2020 - 03.2021
Paralegal
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
04.2019 - 05.2020
Call To The Bar - Law
BPP University
04.2001 -
LLM - Law
BPP University
04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of Bedfordshire
04.2001 -