MICHAEL JOHN BALUYOT
London
Summary
I'm a sneakerhead with over six years of retail experience at brands like Kurt Geiger and Mulberry, combined with a successful pivot into technology and sales. Now looking to return to retail to align my passion for footwear and fashion with my expertise in delivering exceptional customer experiences. I bring a strong foundation in client engagement, team collaboration, and problem-solving, developed through my retail background and refined in fast-paced tech sales roles. Eager to contribute to the dynamic team at SneakersNstuff, blending my knowledge of sneaker culture with my proven ability to exceed customer expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Account Executive
LogMeIn/LastPass & other Companies
London
2020.03 - Current
- Responsible for managing leads from inception to closure, effectively selling SaaS technology
- Networked and generated leads to increase new business opportunities
- Achieved monthly/yearly sales targets consistently and accurately forecasted anticipated sales.
Business Development Rep
LogMeIn & Movable Ink
London
2018.02 - 2020.02
- Working with sales directors for different markets - prospecting and pitching our value proposition
- Consistently achieved above 100% of the monthly and quarterly targets
- Attended marketing events as a brand ambassador: InfoSec London and Gartner Barcelona
Pre-Sales Consultant
Aprimo & Kitewheel
London
2015.11 - 2016.12
Technical Consultant
Oracle Corporation
London
2015.01 - 2015.10
Sales Assistant
All Saints
London
2010.03 - 2012.07
- Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
Sales Assistant
Mulberry
London
2009.11 - 2010.11
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Collaborated with sales managers to meet target quotas.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
Sales Assistant
Kurt Geiger
London
2008.02 - 2009.07
- Maintained accurate records to track cash handling activities.
- Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
- Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Greenwich
2010.09 - 2014.09
BTECH - IT Practitioners
Richmond Upon Thames College
2006.09 - 2008.09
Skills
- Product demonstrations
- Sales presentation
- Closing & Negotiating
- Public Speaking
- Career Mentoring
- Fashion awareness
- Professionalism in customer support
Languages
Spanish
Native
Affiliations
- Running
- Travelling
- Fashion
- Sneakers
- Food
Accomplishments
Completed the 3 Peaks Challenge to help raise £20,000 for the Princess Trust.
Completed Palace to Palace in less than four hours, also raising money for the Princess Trust.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Account Executive
LogMeIn/LastPass & other Companies
2020.03 - Current
Business Development Rep
LogMeIn & Movable Ink
2018.02 - 2020.02
Pre-Sales Consultant
Aprimo & Kitewheel
2015.11 - 2016.12
Technical Consultant
Oracle Corporation
2015.01 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Greenwich
2010.09 - 2014.09
Sales Assistant
All Saints
2010.03 - 2012.07
Sales Assistant
Mulberry
2009.11 - 2010.11
Sales Assistant
Kurt Geiger
2008.02 - 2009.07
BTECH - IT Practitioners
Richmond Upon Thames College
2006.09 - 2008.09