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Michael Stickland

London,United Kingdom

Summary

An experienced Area Sales Manager with over 3 years of proven success in driving sales growth and managing accounts. Adept at cultivating strong client relationships and providing exceptional service. Skilled in internal operations and general administration, with a keen attention to detail and efficiency. Proficient in diary management and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, strong interpersonal skills and a results-driven approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Pit boss

BMS
London, United Kingdom
04.2024 - Current
  • Efficiently managed business development across London and the southeast/southwest of England, while supporting ongoing project management and administration
  • Cultivated key customer relationships, oversaw the sales cycle, and devised quarterly sales strategies
  • Coordinated external meetings and collaborated with internal teams to drive business growth
  • Negotiated rebates for clients annually
  • Significantly increased monthly sales from £350k to over £600k in just over a year
  • Secured multiple large project orders exceeding £100k and ensured successful project completion
  • Folded and collated finished products on specialised equipment.
  • Documented material use and reported supply needs to supervisors.
  • Assisted colleagues in handling complex tasks, fostering team collaboration.
  • Completed binding tasks on books and other publications.
  • Managed time effectively whilst juggling multiple tasks, ensuring project completion within deadline.
  • Recorded daily production data in company logs and databases.
  • Regularly updated skills through attending training workshops for continuous improvement.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflows.

Sales Representative - Administration Support

National Cable Management
London, United Kingdom
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Efficiently managed client relationships for both new and existing clients across the southern region
  • Provided essential administrative support and generated leads
  • Effectively promoted and negotiated new products,
  • Regularly communicated progress and key information to the Area Sales Manager and Director
  • Promoted to Area Sales Manager within one year, despite starting with no prior industry experience
  • Established strong customer rapport, resulting in numerous new accounts

Front Of House - Waiter

Chalet Des 2 Lac
Val Thorens, France
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • I was the sole English employee in a French team at a high-end s restaurant, provided front-of-house service to multinational clientele
  • Managed table service, handled payments and stock replenishment
  • Set a weekly record among a team of 12 staff for the highest number of tips collected

Bar Manager

Ten Green Bottles
Leigh-On-Sea, United Kingdom
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Effectively managed bar operations in a bustling environment,
  • Responsibilities included opening/closing procedures, inventory management, payroll, staff training.
  • Promoted to team manager for exceptional service delivery and consistently meeting weekly sales targets

Education

BSC - Earth Science

University of Portsmouth
09.2017 - 06.2018

A Levels - Geology B, Business Studies B, English Language C, Business Btec

St Thomas More Sixth Form

11 GCSE's - A-C grade

Westcliff High Grammar School For Boys

Investment Advisor Certification (IAC) - Instructor Level 4

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Project coordination
  • Project administration
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Business development
  • Consulting
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Client liaison
  • Customer experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial transaction recording

Custom

  • Skiing
  • Sailing
  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Surfing

Timeline

Pit boss

BMS
04.2024 - Current

Sales Representative - Administration Support

National Cable Management
11.2020 - 12.2021

Front Of House - Waiter

Chalet Des 2 Lac
12.2019 - 03.2020

Bar Manager

Ten Green Bottles
08.2018 - 11.2019

BSC - Earth Science

University of Portsmouth
09.2017 - 06.2018

A Levels - Geology B, Business Studies B, English Language C, Business Btec

St Thomas More Sixth Form

11 GCSE's - A-C grade

Westcliff High Grammar School For Boys

Investment Advisor Certification (IAC) - Instructor Level 4

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