Jake Bullman
London,Essex
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships and lead cross-functional teams. Expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication, contributing to enhanced client satisfaction and business growth. Resourceful in client and account management, with a focus on operational excellence. Extensive knowledge of the entertainment and sports industries, leveraging technical skills to drive innovation and achieve impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Client Services Director
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
London
2021.10 - 2026.01
- Managed high-revenue clients exceeding £2m, focusing on integrated production and localisation.
- Directed daily operations for Amazon Prime Video, enhancing client relationships and overseeing marketing initiatives.
- Oversaw ATP Tennis and FPL projects for Wasserman, managing budgets around £500k across various regions.
- Led project management efforts for clients in entertainment, finance, and advertising sectors.
- Collaborated with team members to tailor growth strategies to individual client needs.
- Partnered with stakeholders and senior management to ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Identified leads and executed pitches, developing effective KPI and sales strategies.
- Reviewed operational procedures to optimise productivity and streamline internal processes.
Client Services Manager
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2016.10 - 2021.10
- Established strong relationships with new and existing clients across diverse services.
- Managed accounts and projects to deliver impactful advertising campaigns.
- Maintained creative approaches to develop innovative solutions for improved services.
- Engaged daily with clients to ensure positive representation of company values.
- Acquired Amazon, Liberis, Starling, and Wasserman as retained clients.
- Implemented an internal studio for a major financial client to enhance service delivery.
- Achieved revenue targets exceeding £2,000,000 through strategic account management.
- Successfully coordinated events, including installations and collateral for financial and entertainment clients.
Head of Print Sales
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Developed innovative strategies to drive print sales at Loveurope (LEAP).
- Cultivated relationships for new business pitches through effective project management and presentation production.
- Liaised with in-house studios to brief on current and future projects.
- Executed account and print management to ensure client satisfaction.
- Maintained and strengthened business relationships with new and existing clients.
- Oversaw client social media activity across X and Instagram.
- Managed and updated social media content for diverse projects.
- Achieved successful rebranding of printing proposition, including website redesigns and new concepts.
New Business Executive
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2015.01 - 2015.10
- Managed client account relationships to drive sales of creative production services.
- Created and delivered impactful client pitch presentations to secure new business.
- Developed and nurtured relationships with new and existing clients to enhance collaboration.
- Conducted follow-up on potential leads to ensure ongoing engagement.
Procurement Specialist
Commerzbank Procurement and Finance
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Managed invoice processing for Accounts Payable team.
- Cultivated relationships with diverse client vendors.
- Served as London Liaison for Accounts Payable-related matters.
- Streamlined Accounts Payable invoice system through project implementation.
- Resolved client invoice queries to facilitate seamless transactions.
- Established budgets and calculated accruals for procurement and contract services.
- Engaged stakeholders to deliver pertinent information for decision-making.
- Communicated regularly with counterparts in Germany regarding payments and supplier issues.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Economics
BPP
LondonA-Levels -
Billericay School
Essex 2003.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- CLIENT AND ACCOUNT DIRECTION PROFESSIONAL
- Client acquisition and business development
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Knowledge of audio production and video editing
- AI content generation
- Creative problem-solving
- Digital platforms expertise
- Content creation strategies
- Transcription and translation tools
- Automation Processes
- A varied sector knowledge with proficiencies in the entertainment and sports industry
Affiliations
- Sport fanatic
- Prolific cinema attender
- Half hearted musician
- Dad of three
Accomplishments
Sports Leadership Level 3
References
References available upon request.
Personal Profile
- - An energetic, proactive and driven employee with strong project management and communication skills.
- - A hardworking starter-finisher and an excellent team player.
- - Passionate and ambitious – Determined to continue developing my career and always hungry to learn more.
- - Disciplines include digital activation across a variety of assets, as well moving image production, events, print, Transcreation, repro and press
Timeline
Client Services Director
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2021.10 - 2026.01
Client Services Manager
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2016.10 - 2021.10
Head of Print Sales
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2015.10 - 2016.10
New Business Executive
LEAP - Loveurope and Partners
2015.01 - 2015.10
Procurement Specialist
Commerzbank Procurement and Finance
2011.01 - 2015.01
A-Levels -
Billericay School
2003.01 - 2010.01
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Economics
BPP