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Nicola Perry

Summary

Organised and driven individual committed to exceeding revenue targets by maximising sales opportunities with new and existing clients. Demonstrates exceptional client management and negotiation skills to influence key decision-making and develop lucrative business strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

National account manager

Flogas
05.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency and productivity.
  • Drove brand growth by forging strong industry partnerships.
  • Tailored pricing models for competitive market positioning.
  • Achieved higher client satisfaction with personalised account management strategies.
  • Strengthened business relationships by effectively managing multiple national accounts.
  • Developed unique sales proposals to secure major contracts.
  • Facilitated productive meetings with key stakeholders, driving collaborative decision-making.
  • Identified cost-saving measures whilst maintaining service quality.

Business development manager

Flogas
05.2018 - 05.2023

Business Development manager at Flogas - Managing all UK housing developers portfolio of highly profitable engagements and pipeline of opportunities.

  • Lead relationships with client portfolio including Barratts, Persimmon and Davis Wilson.
  • Promoted from National Account Manager to Business Developemnt Manager.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account penetration and development.
  • Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
  • Mentor colleagues and implemented changes to internal processes.
  • Launched new product lines with strong retail and marketing strategy.
  • Closed complex, lucrative deals with new customers.
  • Drew on understanding of key markets to push development of business strategies.
  • Attended prominent industry trade shows, exhibitions and events across UK.
  • Drove brand growth by forging strong industry partnerships.
  • Tailored pricing models for competitive market positioning.
  • Facilitated productive meetings with key stakeholders, driving collaborative decision-making.
  • Identified cost-saving measures whilst maintaining service quality.

National Key Account Manager

Flogas
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for looking after the largest accounts in the company.
  • Drove account strategy, conducting customer performance reviews to determine strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
  • Used outstanding negotiation skills to secure new contracts and increasing profit.
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules.
  • Retained existing customer accounts through consistent engagement and sales data analysis.
  • Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
  • Contacted prospective clients and warm leads to generate new customers.
  • Visited customer locations to determine needs, set up contracts and provide training.
  • Collected customer feedback to help drive continuous improvement across products and service delivery.

Areas sales manager

Flogas
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Winning Sales person of the year 2 years in a row.
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
  • Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.
  • Increased year-on-year sales by 52%, implementing strategic business growth and retention initiatives.
  • Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
  • Created conference and event business plans, motivating and encouraging contribution from sales team.

Area Sales Executive

Lyreco
03.2007 - 01.2012
  • Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
  • Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
  • Analysed industry and competitor trends to enhance sales strategy.
  • Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Worked with internal and external teams to initiate marketing strategies to grow at national, regional and specific sector levels.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.

Education

10 GCSE A-C -

Okehampton College
Okehampton

NVQ Level 3 -

North Devon College

Skills

  • Performance goals
  • Revenue development
  • Open and clear communicator
  • Sales leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Networking ability
  • Consultative and relationship selling

Timeline

National account manager

Flogas
05.2023 - Current

Business development manager

Flogas
05.2018 - 05.2023

National Key Account Manager

Flogas
07.2015 - 04.2018

Areas sales manager

Flogas
01.2012 - 03.2015

Area Sales Executive

Lyreco
03.2007 - 01.2012

10 GCSE A-C -

Okehampton College

NVQ Level 3 -

North Devon College
Nicola Perry