Joshua Cressey

• Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
• Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
• Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.

• Participated in regular safety training sessions for improved on-the-job safety practices.
• Coordinated with dispatchers efficiently resulting in seamless operations.
• Learnt new routes quickly which increased productivity over time.

• Spearheaded the entry of prefabricated timber frame buildings into the UK market, focusing on the holiday home sector.
• Collaborated with partner businesses to design and develop competitive lodges for the market.
• Actively participated in networking events and expos to secure new business opportunities.

• Implemented a customer-facing consultative sales approach, selling cloud phone systems.
• Engaged in lead generation through cold calling, door knocking, and customer referrals.
• Utilised CRM tools to track and manage prospects, ensuring consistent follow-ups and pipeline management.

Key Achievements:

• Achieved a 52% close rate in just 4 weeks.
• Attained the top position in new business sales with a 71.4% close rate in the 3rd week.

• Radio Operator in the fire control centre tasked with protecting static or mobile assets from air threats.
• Honoured with being selected for the concession parade for Queen Elizabeth II funeral.
• Deployed on multiple exercises to maintain operational readiness.

• Conducted consultative solution selling of tailored packages, including hardware, software, lease lines, broadband, and mobile phones to SMEs and Blue-chip companies.
• Reported directly to the MD, preparing sales proposals, contracts, and closing deals.
• Led prospecting efforts through various channels, including networking events, social media, email campaigns, and cold calling.
• Built and maintained a robust sales pipeline by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities.

Key Achievements:

• Increased the average spend of existing clients by 16% through strategic prospecting and relationship-building activities.

• Focused on selling luxury lodges and holiday homes, upselling, and maintaining customer relationships for repeat business.
• Managed personal prospect system and sales funnel, consistently exceeding sales targets.