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Kate Edwards

United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and professional individual with high energy and resilience, adept at negotiating and fostering positive outcomes. Enthusiastic about leveraging skills to drive success in future endeavours.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Hoxo
Sheffield
10.2021 - Current
  • Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
  • Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
  • Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
  • Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account development.
  • Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
  • Maintained ownership of sales pipeline, sourcing and developing new business opportunities to drive sales.
  • Successfully generated over half a million in revenue over 3 years in sales
  • Shown ability to take prospect through sales journey from download, nurturing and winning sales converting them in to current clients

Recruitment Divisional Manager

Forde Recruitment
Sheffield
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Built strong relationships with prospective employers to increase placement opportunities.
  • Developed detailed job descriptions to attract top talent.
  • Managed high-volume of candidates during peak recruitment seasons, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Negotiated salary packages to secure mutual satisfaction between employer and employee.
  • Boosted employee retention with well-matched placements.
  • Fostered a diverse and inclusive workforce by implementing fair recruitment practices.
  • Met tight deadlines under pressure to expedite recruitment process.
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws, maintaining company integrity.
  • Initiated candidate interviews for efficient hiring process.
  • Interviewed, assessed and matched prospective applicants with vacancies at client companies.
  • Worked towards exceeding targets agreed on with clients regarding number of candidates placed.
  • Reviewed job descriptions and role requirements to effectively source and select qualified candidates.
  • Developed candidate pool by placing job advertisements, evaluating applicant resume submissions and conducting pre-screening assessments and interviews.
  • Informed candidates about interview results and made job offers to successful interviewees.
  • Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment.
  • In charge of timesheets and payroll for temp-perm staff
  • Efficiently managed 24 hour on call to ensure all client requirements are met

Sales Executive/Events Manager

Global Brands
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Organised complex logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Established relationships with suppliers for efficient event operations.
  • Liaised between clients, staff, and third-party vendors for harmonious event operations.
  • Delivered high-quality services by coordinating with various teams.
  • Oversaw set-up and breakdown of events to maintain an organised workspace.
  • Handled budgeting tasks, reducing unnecessary expenditure on events.
  • Dealt effectively with last-minute changes to schedules or plans during events.
  • Prioritised safety regulations in all aspects of event planning.
  • Facilitated effective team communication, resulting in better coordination during events.
  • Designed event floorplans in alignment with budget and venue constraints.
  • Negotiated costs with suppliers to meet client event budgets.
  • Hired temporary event staff based on budgets, event size and specialised skills required.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked in the UK and Internationally working events and promoting sales
  • Generating sales on the on and off trade
  • Negotiated products with customers and successfully demonstrated USP to get override competitor stock
  • B2B up and down the country taking orders from current clients and prospects to stock products

Receptionist

BMW
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
11.2012 - 11.2015
  • Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
  • Completed data entry tasks.
  • Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Exhibited excellent multitasking skills by balancing various responsibilities simultaneously without compromising efficiency or quality of work output.
  • Collaborated with team members in organising company events; enhancing team cohesion and morale building activities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
  • Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Facilitated prompt issue resolution through careful tracking of complaints until they were fully addressed.
  • Prepared meeting rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.
  • Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
  • Utilised multi-line telephone system to manage incoming calls effectively.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
  • Prioritised tasks to maintain reliable service throughout peak times.
  • Handled office petty cash and maintained flawless records.
  • Wrote professional letters, memos and emails for internal and external business communication.

Education

Bachelor of Combined Social Sciences (Sociology) - Combined Social Sciences

The Open University

Skills


  • Enthusiastic
  • Resilient
  • Negotiable
  • High energy
  • Professional


Timeline

Business Development Manager

Hoxo
10.2021 - Current

Recruitment Divisional Manager

Forde Recruitment
08.2018 - 10.2021

Sales Executive/Events Manager

Global Brands
11.2015 - 08.2018

Receptionist

BMW
11.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Combined Social Sciences (Sociology) - Combined Social Sciences

The Open University

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