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John Davies

Harrogate,North Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing, focused on meeting customer needs and driving team motivation. Proven success in contract negotiation and business development, delivering measurable results. Committed to ethical practices and straight forward service delivery.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Ogilvie & Davies
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1996.02 - Current

Established Ogilvie & Davies Recruitment in 1996 with a focus on legal profession.

Built long-term relationships with many of the leading UK legal firms through the successful recruitment of expert lawyers.

Engaged in daily discussions with legal professionals to examine qualifications and suitability for my clients specific roles.

Managed a team of up to ten legal researchers and recruitment consultants, coordinating tasks and optimising workflow efficiency.

Account Manager

Canada Life
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1993.01 - 1996.01

Spearheaded sales initiatives for offshore investment bonds and inheritance tax mitigation schemes targeting independent financial advisers in Yorkshire.

Cultivated strong relationships with clients to enhance product knowledge and customer satisfaction.

Recognised as Sales Manager of the Year for two years, reflecting consistent performance and leadership in the field.

Account Executive

Towry Law PLC
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1990.01 - 1993.12

Provided tailored lump sum investment and pension product advice to retired professionals in the Lincolnshire area.

  • I achieved record-breaking sales figures during initial year.
  • Networked and generated leads to increase new business opportunities.

Education

A-Levels - English, Biology and Geography

Rannoch School
Scotland
1974.01 - 1979.06

Skills

  • Marketing expertise
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Staff development
  • Contract negotiation
  • Business development
  • Leadership excellence

Affiliations

  • In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog and playing golf and tennis

Timeline

Director

Ogilvie & Davies
1996.02 - Current

Account Manager

Canada Life
1993.01 - 1996.01

Account Executive

Towry Law PLC
1990.01 - 1993.12

A-Levels - English, Biology and Geography

Rannoch School
1974.01 - 1979.06
John Davies