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Jennifer  Smith

Jennifer Smith

Summary

High-performing Sales Manager with an extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 4 years. I am an organised and outgoing professional, bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills. Working on a challenging projects is exciting to me as i work well in high pressure environments.





Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Sarkar Tactical
01.2022 - Current


  • Leveraged calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
  • Coordinated and managed event-planning logistics, budget administration and team oversight.
  • Worked along side the marketing team to develop and launch promotions and special events.
  • Researched and organised data to evaluate current business and market trends.
  • Actively Seeking and maintaining strong relationships with potential customers, both online and in person.
  • Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.
  • Compiled and submitted monthly and yearly reports.


  • Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.


  • Attended conferences and trade association meetings to represent the company and promote products & services.

International Account Executive

Sarkar Tactical
03.2021 - 01.2022


  • Achieved higher than average speed of work within 3 months in the company, closing 5 new accounts.
  • Diversified revenue by setting up an online shop.
  • Monitored the portal accounts to provided daily reports on new opportunities within the market.


  • Supporting the Account Manager with contract negations.


  • First Aid and Safety training certified.


Marketing & Sales Executive

DRAM Scotland, Media World
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Accountable for social media and PR on the lead up to the 2020 Scottish Bar and Pub awards whilst adapting strategy plan to adhere to COVID-19 resections that have impacted the hospitality industry.
  • Maintained social media presence with posts performing on average, 85% better in comparison to previous years.
  • Developed interactive B2B content to enhance Dram's presence on
  • Instagram and TikTok with the aim of targeting new demographics.
  • Analysed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.

Digital Marketing Executive

Glasgow Times, Newsquest
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Played a major role in the relaunch of one of the UK's biggest regional media titles.
  • The Evening Times was rebranding to the Glasgow Times to rejuvenate the

presence they once had in Glasgow.


  • Launched a social media strategy containing interactive
  • Daily posts to help modernize the publication which saw an increase in
  • Engagement from 6.6 to 104 k average on Facebook.
  • Orchestrated successful PR stunts using unique tactics to elevate their social media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Communications 2:1

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom
06.2020

HNC Business - Grade A

City of Glasgow College
Glasgow, United Kingdom
06.2016

Skills

  • Networking
  • Building and nurturing strong relationships
  • Research Gathering
  • Time Management
  • Analytical & Critical Thinker
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Great Team Player
  • Confident using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and Salesforce CRM
  • Driving License

Accomplishments

    I completed a semester at Illinois State University, a first-class institution that has achieved high metrics of excellence. I was able to expand my knowledge on an international level while also teaching me discipline and responsibility which has allowed me to become a self starter .


    Over the course of 6 days, I completed the most famous walking route in Scotland. I endured a 155km (96 mile) hike, starting from Milngavie, north of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

Interests

Live Events & Music Concerts: Avid attendee of live music concerts and events. I regularly attend local and international music festivals, which has developed my ability to appreciate different musical styles and cultures. This passion also allows me to stay updated with current music trends.

Travel: Curious about exploring new places and experiencing diverse cultures. Traveling is a genuine interest of mine, fueling my desire to discover and learn from different environments around the world.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Sarkar Tactical
01.2022 - Current

International Account Executive

Sarkar Tactical
03.2021 - 01.2022

Marketing & Sales Executive

DRAM Scotland, Media World
07.2020 - 03.2021

Digital Marketing Executive

Glasgow Times, Newsquest
09.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Communications 2:1

Glasgow Caledonian University

HNC Business - Grade A

City of Glasgow College
Jennifer Smith