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Leigh-Ann McDougall

Leigh-Ann McDougall

Keighley,Bradford

Summary

An experienced professional with a strong focus on sales, customer service, and management. A solid track record of exceeding KPIs and sales targets, and proficient in various CRM systems. Background primarily lies in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, but eager to explore opportunities in other industries where my skills and expertise can be effectively applied.

My objective is to obtain a challenging sales position where my passion, interpersonal skills, and experience in consultative selling and customer relations can be utilized to enhance client experience and company objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Reception Team Member

Aireworth Vets
Bradford
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed phone calls, handled client check-ins and check-outs, managed the appointment schedule, and maintained accurate records.
  • Operating in a high-demand practice, multitasking and performing effectively under pressure.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service, whether communicating with concerned clients over the phone or in person.
  • Increased sales by encouraging clients to sign up to monthly plans and purchase additional products.

Reason for leaving: End of maternity cover contract.

Sales Advisor

i-to-i TEFL
Leeds
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for managing inbound and outbound calls, emails, and online chat with prospective students interested in teaching English as a foreign language.
  • This includes discussing course options, assessing needs, and recommending the most suitable programs to ensure customer satisfaction and drive sales.
  • Consistently met and exceeded KPI targets, making over 80 outbound calls and 3 hours of talk time per day.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records using CRM and internal systems.
  • Consistently achieved sales and revenue goals, reaching 20%-45% above target each month.
  • Stayed current with product knowledge to provide comprehensive information to customers.

Reason for leaving: Came under new ownership and although they wanted to keep me employed, the offer was to work in another city.

UK Sales & Account Manager

Hoteltime Solutions
Prague
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Served as the primary contact for all UK clients, managing email, phone, and message inquiries, including handling complaints.
  • Utilised the CRM database and conducted independent research to identify new sales opportunities and maintain existing client relationships.
  • Generated own leads using a variety of methods such as LinkedIn, utilised relationships with current clients and independent research.

Reason for leaving: Moved back to England.

Sales Specialist

ICON Communications/VRBO
Prague
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for managing inbound and outbound sales calls with both prospective and existing customers. This involved consulting, advising, and offering pay-per-booking solutions to holiday rental property owners.
  • Focus on building long-term business relationships, optimizing the quality of property listings, and enhancing their return on investment.
  • Working to set KPIs, making 100+ outbound calls and 3 hours talk time per day.
  • Consistently hitting and exceeding sales targets, onboarding 3+ new clients per day.

Reason for leaving: End of contract due to COVID effecting the industry.

Operations Manager

Ahoy! Hostels
Prague
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • Overseeing the daily operations of two hostels, including managing a reception and a volunteer team of 10 to 15 members.
  • Ensuring the team is fully trained for all hostel duties through effective hiring and training practices.
  • Implementing strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, boost reviews, and increase bookings.
  • Analysing data and creating new sales and marketing strategies.

Reason for leaving: COVID restrictions forced us to close.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality -

Leeds City College
09.2011 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Sales cycle management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Goal-orientated
  • Consultative sales
  • B2C & B2B sales
  • Customer relations
  • Dedicated team member
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Hubspot
  • MS Office

References

References available upon request.

Quote

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson

Timeline

Reception Team Member

Aireworth Vets
05.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Advisor

i-to-i TEFL
09.2022 - 05.2023

UK Sales & Account Manager

Hoteltime Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Specialist

ICON Communications/VRBO
01.2021 - 12.2021

Operations Manager

Ahoy! Hostels
05.2018 - 01.2021

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality -

Leeds City College
09.2011 - 05.2013
Leigh-Ann McDougall