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Matthew  Greener

Matthew Greener

Hebburn ,South Tyneside

Summary

A versatile and results-driven professional with a unique blend of expertise in sales, business development, and game design. Demonstrated success in opening and managing new business accounts across diverse regions including the North East, North Yorkshire, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Proven ability to consistently exceed sales targets, foster long-term client relationships, and lead teams through mentoring and project management roles. I enjoy meeting people from all backgrounds and building strong, professional working relationships.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Account Manager

BT Local Business
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
10.2022 - Current

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Successfully opened 50+ new business accounts across the North East and North Yorkshire within the first year.
  • Managed the entire sales cycle, from point of sale through to account management, including regular client meetings, resulting in high levels of repeat business and customer satisfaction.
  • Frequently received recognition from management for professionalism, work ethic, and determination to grow the customer base.
  • Implemented targeted sales strategies to maximise profit margins and drive business growth.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets and performance expectations, contributing to team and regional success.
  • Promoted to Senior Account Manager due to outstanding performance and leadership.
  • Built and maintained strong, long-term client relationships, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Inbound Sales Agent

Adobe
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2021 - 10.2022

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Received comprehensive training in outbound sales while working remotely, developing a strong foundation in international B2B sales.
  • Operated via live chat platforms, engaging with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • Took time to understand each client’s business, recommending the most suitable products from a diverse portfolio to meet their unique needs.
  • Regularly engaged with a wide range of professionals, including IT managers, creative designers, content creators, and young professionals.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets and was recognised for outstanding revenue performance and reliability.
  • Promoted to Mentor – Inbound Sales Agent, where I trained and supported new agents while continuing to meet and exceed personal sales goals.
  • Handled objections effectively, ensuring minimal loss of potential sales through professional and persuasive communication.
  • Helped clients make informed purchasing decisions, resulting in a better customer experience and stronger conversion rates.
  • Ensured smooth and efficient transactions to maximise customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Presented product features in an engaging and tailored way, successfully capturing customer interest.

Junior Games Designer

Ace Viral
Sunderland , Tyne and Wear
06.2021 - 09.2021

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Gained in-depth knowledge of the free-to-play (F2P) mobile gaming market while working at Ace Viral, expanding skills in QA testing, analytics, and game design.
  • Worked across multiple mobile titles as a QA Tester, identifying and resolving bugs to ensure a high-quality player experience.
  • Developed analytics skills to track user behavior, improve gameplay balance, and contribute to data-informed design decisions.
  • Collaborated on several projects as a Game Designer, deepening expertise with the Unity engine and contributing to overall creative direction.
  • Designed a full Game Design Document (GDD) for a project inspired by Ice Scream, covering everything from concept to execution.
  • Created illustrative design materials to visually communicate asset needs, level layouts, animation flows, particle effects, and character design.
  • Built a whitebox demo to prototype core gameplay mechanics and level structure, accelerating development and stakeholder alignment.
  • Authored clear and detailed GDDs, streamlining the development process and ensuring cross-team clarity.
  • Balanced game difficulty and progression to enhance player engagement and accessibility.
  • Maintained a consistent thematic tone across gameplay elements, supporting immersive user experiences.
  • Demonstrated a strong ability to resolve technical challenges without compromising creative vision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Games Design

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
09.2016 - 09.2019

Master of Arts - Advanced Games Design

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
09.2019 - 09.2020

Skills

Technical & IT Skills:

  • IT Support
  • Games Engines (Unity, Unreal, etc)
  • Level Design
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Salesforce & CRM Software

Sales & Business Development:

  • New Business Acquisition
  • Account Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales Management
  • Business Development
  • Negotiation & Persuasion

Customer & Client Relations:

  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Client Services & Relationship Building
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving



Timeline

Sales Account Manager

BT Local Business
10.2022 - Current

Inbound Sales Agent

Adobe
09.2021 - 10.2022

Junior Games Designer

Ace Viral
06.2021 - 09.2021

Master of Arts - Advanced Games Design

Teesside University
09.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Games Design

Teesside University
09.2016 - 09.2019
Matthew Greener