- Enjoy spending time with my family & friends, travelling, gardening, cooking, walking my hyperative spaniel
Lisa Simpson
Burgess Hill ,E.Sussex
Summary
Results-oriented New Business Development Manager with a strong background in customer relationship management, marketing strategy, and lead generation. Founded and expanded a marketing company, showcasing skills in strategic planning and client consultation. Delivered successful cross-functional collaboration and team leadership, surpassing sales targets and nurturing client relationships. Utilised digital marketing and CRM software to enhance business growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Success Manager
Nvolve Group Limited
Letterkenny, Ireland
04.2021 - 08.2026
- Responsible for generating new pipeline business for Nvolve Group through prospect research, and marketing communications
- Surpassed new business pipeline target for the year achieveing £750,000 of new pipeline business within the first 6 months of 2026.
- Consistently exceeded personal performance KPIs year on year.
- Used AI to streamline processes saving time and cost.
- Trained new employees in new business development and CRM (Hubspot)
- Enabled Nvolve to secure new business partnerships with a wide range of customers from SME's to Global Multinational Companies like Pladis Global, Irwin M&E, Fresca Group and Culina Group.
Business Founder
Lizzy Simpson Sales and Marketing
06.2016 - 04.2021
Provided new business development services to a wide range of companies within in the SaaS, recruitment and creative industries sector.
- Developed new business opportunities for Sales Directors to showcase and sell their services
- Supported Directors with generating new business and managing relationships with key decision makers
- Clients included Nvolve Group Ltd, Staffline Group Plc and New Business Accelerator Ltd
New Business Development Manager
Staffline Group plc
Nottingham
05.2009 - 12.2016
- Generated new business for Staffline Group's divisions - services sold included: Lean Consultancy Services, Outsourced Recruitment Services, and Training & Compliance Solutions . Played a key role in securing and winning new contracts.
Booking Manager ‘Connect’ Magazine Launch
The Walker Agency
Bournemouth
02.2009 - 04.2009
- Negotiated and sold advertising space in a new on-board magazine for Red Funnel Ferries. Companies ranged from SME's to large retailers like Sainsbury's
Marketing Director
Vizzit Media Limited
Hampshire
04.2007 - 12.2008
Vizzit Media provided website development, marketing consultancy, event management and directories.
Sales & Marketing Executive Progressing to Marketing Director.
Sold advertising and creative digital services, including directory listings, website development, graphic design, and exhibition event services.
Education
ILEX Level 3 and part Level 6 - Law
Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole, Dorset01-2007
Postgraduate Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Marketing
University of Central England, Birmingham01-2000
BA (Hons) - Tourism Studies
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, Dorset01-1991
3 ‘A’ Levels - Biology, Economics & Geography
Edgbaston C of E College For Girls
Edgbaston, Birmingham8 ‘O’ Levels/ GCSE - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Geography, History, Art & R.E.
Edgbaston C of E College For Girls
Edgbaston, BirminghamSkills
- Skilled in identifying new business prospects and lead generation
- Proficient in use of multiple CRM systems and AI Tools
- Customer relationship management
- Consultative style selling
Summary
After full-time education I began a career in the Travel Industry working with several specialist independent tour operators. I took time out to raise my family. During my early career I travelled and gained valuable insight across different businesses, and diverse cultures before taking on post-graduate studies in marketing and law.
Accomplishments
- Working independently, building and managing critical commercial relationships with global stakeholders to promote mutual business benefit
- Using business metrics, market research and analytics to inform and engage prospective organisations – decision-makers, end-users and key stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate CRM systems and identifying new business development opportunities leading to 20-25% increase in sales pipeline year on year
Interests
Timeline
Customer Success Manager
Nvolve Group Limited
04.2021 - 08.2026
Business Founder
Lizzy Simpson Sales and Marketing
06.2016 - 04.2021
New Business Development Manager
Staffline Group plc
05.2009 - 12.2016
Booking Manager ‘Connect’ Magazine Launch
The Walker Agency
02.2009 - 04.2009
Marketing Director
Vizzit Media Limited
04.2007 - 12.2008
ILEX Level 3 and part Level 6 - Law
Bournemouth and Poole College
Postgraduate Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Marketing
BA (Hons) - Tourism Studies
Bournemouth University
3 ‘A’ Levels - Biology, Economics & Geography
Edgbaston C of E College For Girls
8 ‘O’ Levels/ GCSE - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Geography, History, Art & R.E.
Edgbaston C of E College For Girls