Neil Elvish
Slough,United Kingdom
Summary
Extensive experience in financial services with a focus on business development and sales management, consistently exceeding targets in both field and telephone sales. Detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills and a proven track record in effective business planning.
Excellent communication abilities combined with high standards for self and colleagues, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all tasks. Recognized for adaptability and strong relationship management skills, contributing to successful team dynamics and client satisfaction.
Seeking a new challenge in the property arena.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Property Viewing Assistant
Prospect Estate Agents
Bracknell, Berkshire
2025.09 - Current
- Oversee property viewings for prospective renters in Bracknell area.
- Coordinate key collection from branch and strategise with team members on daily appointments for optimal preparation.
- Engage with diverse property types, including apartments, HMOs, bungalows, and houses.
- Complete both open house viewings and individual appointments with group viewings achieving superior results.
- Currently achieving a success rate of around 50% to 60% conversion to offers.
- Facilitate prompt feedback to team members, prioritising interested applicants.
- Analyse previous week's offers and success rates in discussions with senior staff to identify challenges.
- Cultivate a collaborative team environment to enhance role effectiveness.
- Present a consistently professional image and attire throughout engagements.
Wills and Trusts writer
The Goodwill Partnership
Slough, Berkshire
2023.09 - 2026.03
- Achieve effective client engagement through strategic charity partnerships, resulting in increased interest in wills.
- Currently achieving a 75% success rate from lead enquiry to conversion with a 90% success rate to cross-sell to storage etc.
- Offer interested applicants a home visit to complete instructions for a solicitor checked will.
- Enhanced client interactions by implementing efficient diary and planning management practices.
- Facilitated meaningful discussions with clients regarding wills and trusts, leading to higher conversion rates.
- Streamlined submission of documentation to head office for timely solicitor review of wills and trusts.
- Deliver prompt responses to client enquiries, improving overall client satisfaction levels.
- Maintain proactive communication with head office, ensuring resource supplies are efficiently managed.
- Generate a robust network of referred leads from satisfied clients, significantly enhancing lead generation efforts.
Property Viewing Agent
Viewber ltd.
2021.09 - 2025.09
- Conduct Property Viewings for potential buyers and renters of Houses, Flats and apartments, new build and retirement homes.
- Work on behalf of a large panel of Estate Agents and Auction Houses.
- Meet and greet potential buyers for pre - auction properties in an open house appointment.
- Provide feedback and update the Company portal on viewings completed, diary management and availability schedules etc.
- Show the advantages of the property and encourage offers and further interest communicated to Agents.
- At all times, be punctual, professional, well presented and of smart appearance.
Self-employed Sales Associate
Pilotfish Partnership
UK
2017.11 - 2021.09
- Offering the whole range of lending solutions including Residential, BTL, Commercial, Bridging and Business Finance.
- Utilising a panel of preferred lenders.
- Residential and Commercial Mortgage Packager.
- Utilising my network of introducers, Brokers and Commercial contacts to the lending opportunities.
Business Development Manager
Oblix Capital
Reading, Berkshire
2016.11 - 2017.04
- Conducted site visits to both commercial and residential Mortgage brokers with the aim of negotiating and selling a range of both Bridging and Development Finance lending solutions.
National Sales Manager
Crystal Specialist Finance
UK
2015.04 - 2016.09
- Championed promotion from business development manager to new role in October 2015, ensuring significant business growth.
- Drove record business enquiries in 2016, leading to £10m lending milestone achieved in March 2016.
- Oversaw training and management of sales team, enhancing productivity through strategic performance monitoring and evaluations.
- Implemented HR policies, including effective sickness and absence management, to maintain workforce efficiency.
- Conducted staff one-on-ones and appraisals, fostering an environment of continuous performance improvement.
- Designed customer strategies that effectively targeted segments, significantly boosting acquisition and retention rates.
Business Development Manager
Select and Protect Insurance
2005.03 - 2015.03
- Part of the team tasked with generating revenue to support the growth of the business via Intermediaries.
- Sold Home, Landlords, Mortgage Protection and Commercial Property Insurance to both directly and appointed representative Brokers.
- Develop strategies to deepen relationships with key partners and grow revenue through joint strategic planning that encompasses product, marketing, and sales initiatives.
- Continually achieved and exceeded set targets, won a trip to New York for top BDM in 2007 and continued top quartile performance and support to team and junior staff.
Business Development Manager
Santander for Intermediaries
2000.06 - 2005.01
- Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Spearheaded training programmes, enhancing team capabilities.
Sales Executive/Telephone Supervisor
Childs Mutual
1998.06 - 2000.06
Various Financial Adviser and Home Service advisor roles
Prudential, Pearl, Colonial Mutual and Eagle Star life
1989.08 - 1998.06
Senior Administrative roles with Prudential and Eagle Star
International Life
1979.07 - 1989.08
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Reading University
1980.09 - 1982.06
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Business Planning
- Good communication skills
- Expect high standards from myself and colleagues alike
- Accurate
- Reliable
- Well presented
- Adaptable
- Strong relationship management
DRIVING LICENCE
Full, clean and own car.
Timeline
Property Viewing Assistant
Prospect Estate Agents
2025.09 - Current
Wills and Trusts writer
The Goodwill Partnership
2023.09 - 2026.03
Property Viewing Agent
Viewber ltd.
2021.09 - 2025.09
Self-employed Sales Associate
Pilotfish Partnership
2017.11 - 2021.09
Business Development Manager
Oblix Capital
2016.11 - 2017.04
National Sales Manager
Crystal Specialist Finance
2015.04 - 2016.09
Business Development Manager
Select and Protect Insurance
2005.03 - 2015.03
Business Development Manager
Santander for Intermediaries
2000.06 - 2005.01
Sales Executive/Telephone Supervisor
Childs Mutual
1998.06 - 2000.06
Various Financial Adviser and Home Service advisor roles
Prudential, Pearl, Colonial Mutual and Eagle Star life
1989.08 - 1998.06
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Reading University
1980.09 - 1982.06
Senior Administrative roles with Prudential and Eagle Star
International Life
1979.07 - 1989.08