Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in [Type] industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
KATIE LANE
LONDON
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern Textile
International Sales Manager
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Developed relationships with clients and potential clients to improve business growth.
- Traveled from [Location] to [Location] to reach customers in international markets.
- Collaborated with Regional Sales Managers to make strategic sales decisions.
- Resolved issues escalated by [Type] departments to satisfy customers and increase confidence in [Product or Service].
- Demonstrated [Product or Service] and showcased [Type] features to entice customers to buy.
- Negotiated with [Job title]s from [Type] companies to achieve advantageous deals for company.
- Retained [Number]% of clients and brought in [Number] new clients resulting in increased revenue and improved customer satisfaction scores.
- Improved sales techniques and made sales pitches to [Number] potential clients per quarter.
- Hired, trained and managed salesforce of [Number].
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Sold over $[Amount] of [Type] product in [Timeframe], exceeding sales goals [Number]%.
- Closed average of [Number] sales calls each quarter.
- Hired [Number] sales representatives over [Timeframe]-long period.
- Created and launched new online marketing strategies, resulting in [Number]% sales increase.
- Created lists of potential customers based on regional markets and assigned sales tasks to team of [Number] employees.
- Provided recommendations to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits, resulting in securing [Number] long-term accounts in [Timeframe].
- Increased sales by [Number] through effectively training employees, closely monitoring regional and local markets and managing inventories.
- Held one-on-one meetings with [Job Title]s to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Sense Marketing
Freelance Events Manager
08.2015 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and leading [Industry] partners.
- Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance campaigns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Elevate
Freelance Event Manager
09.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Planned and organized activities, details and timelines for [Client name] [Type] events.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing [Type] trade shows and events.
Bay and Brown design studio
Sales Manager
07.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
- Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
- Brought in more than $[Amount] in sales in less than [Number] months.
Apaloosa
Textile Designer
07.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Displays self-motivation to meet deadlines and produce new products with public appeal.
- Developed intricate and unique designs using [Software].
- Worked independently and in team environment to design new products.
- Displayed exemplary artistic skills across different media, both physical and digital.
- Incorporated out-of-the-box thinking to create new designs for [Type] projects.
- Consulted with [Job title]s to identify design requirements for each project.
- Created over [Number] visual concepts either by hand or with assistance of computer programs in [Year].
Education
University of East LondonEast London
Bachelor of Arts from Textile And Apparel
05.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Networking Events
- Discount Rate Requirements
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Internal Sales Force Management
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Market Analysis
- Customer Trend Analysis
- Salesforce Software
- Brand Marketing
- Staff Meetings
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Hobbies
Hobbies
- Keen Runner
- Social hosting
- Crafting
- Drawing
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
Timeline
International Sales Manager
Pattern Textile
09.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
Bay and Brown design studio
07.2018 - 01.2019
Textile Designer
Apaloosa
07.2017 - 07.2018
Freelance Event Manager
Elevate
09.2016 - 08.2019
Freelance Events Manager
Sense Marketing
08.2015 - 09.2019
University of East London
Bachelor of Arts from Textile And Apparel
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