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Oliver Gladwell

Felsted,Essex

Summary

I am a highly motivated final year university student with experience in sales, marketing, and business development. My background includes driving client engagement through outreach, building partnerships with influencers, and close high-value deals. These experiences have enabled me to develop strong communication skills, resilience in fast-paced environments, and a commercial mindset focused on delivering measurable results.


In the past two years, I have further developed my sales skills while pursuing my interest in real estate, successfully closing long-term rental agreements and gaining valuable insight into the UK property market. Alongside this, I have worked with and learned from startups and international corporations, which has taught me to be an adaptable and resourceful professional who can quickly build relationships and tailor my approach to different industries.


I am now eager to apply my sales expertise and customer-focused approach within the UK or international property market, where I can contribute to business growth while ensuring an exceptional experience for clients and stakeholders.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Development Representative Intern

decodifi
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2025 - 07.2025

decodifi is a UK based software development agency focused on digital transformation and AI.


- Drove outreach campaigns through cold calling, email, and social media to generate qualified leads and expand the sales pipeline.


- Utilised LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and engage high-potential prospects across tech, e-commerce, and service sectors.


- Initiated and nurtured prospect conversations, booking discovery calls and handing over warm leads to senior leadership for conversion.


- Worked alongside the Brand Ambition marketing team and Decodifi's product leads to align business development efforts with brand messaging and user needs.


- Represented Decodifi at networking events and tech events such as Quest Leeds, actively showcasing the company's product offering and building relationships with potential clients and partners.

Lettings Negotiator

Beyond Asset Management (Lettings)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
10.2024 - 01.2025

Beyond Asset Management is a UK-based property management and lettings company, specialising in managing student and professional rental properties.


- Independently arranged and conducted engaging property viewings, presenting each property's unique features to align with prospective tenants' needs and preferences.

- Acted as the main point of contact for tenants throughout the lettings process, providing in-person support, handling inquiries, negotiating tenancy terms, and fostering strong client relationships.

- Applied persuasive sales techniques to highlight property benefits, overcome objections, and guide clients through decision-making with confidence and clarity.

- Gained valuable insight into the local rental market, tenant behavior, and key factors driving property choice—further strengthening my knowledge of the residential lettings and real estate sector.


- Collected and recorded applicant feedback, reporting to Property Managers/Landlords to support decision-making.

Sales and Marketing Summer Intern

NowFuture
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
05.2024 - 08.2024

NowFuture™ is a direct-to-consumer wellness brand launched by Sapphiros backed by KKR.


- Successfully secured and launched sales partnerships with Amazon and Walmart, establishing a strong multi-channel presences.

- Designed and launched a bespoke Influencer Portal, onboarding relevant creators to boost brand awareness and generate authentic content.


- Launched various press releases by building partnerships with Yahoo Finance and PR Newswire


- Managed and created content for Instagram, developing and scheduling high-performing posts that drove engagement and follower growth.

- Coordinated the planning and distribution of NowFuture's official press release, gaining media coverage and enhancing public visibility.


- Worked frequently with executive team on various different extnernal marketing projects.

Sales Specialist (Contract)

GoToKnow
Boston City, Massachusetts (Remote)
12.2022 - 12.2023

GoToKnow is a US-based direct to consumer diagnostics company.


Scaled weekly sales to five figures on Walmart by leveraging paid ads on Walmart and Facebook, achieving an 11% CTR and maintaining a CPC under $2.

- Built and optimised multi-channel sales funnels through Reddit, Facebook, and Instagram, driving consistent customer acquisition.

- Managed influencer partnerships on Instagram, creating referral systems that expanded brand reach and boosted conversions.

- Tracked, analysed, and optimised KPIs and performance metrics to ensure maximum campaign efficiency and ROI.

- Negotiated and closed sales with international wholesalers and major US retailers (e.g., Walmart and Target), expanding B2B growth opportunities.

B2B Work Experience Week

Sapphiros
Boston, Massachusetts
11.2022 - 11.2022

- Developed sales and marketing experience driving value in both B2B and B2C digital channels.


- Learned directly from senior executives, deepening commercial and industry expertise, as well as receiving advice from various board members.

- Actively participated in key B2B meetings, streamlining sales funnels and fostering successful partnerships.

- Offered and accepted a year-long contract as Sales Specialist at GoToKnow following internship success.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Marketing

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09.2023 -

A-Levels - History, PoliticS, Business and EPQ

Felsted School
Felsted, Essex
09.2020 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Sales Development (B2B & B2C)
  • Advertising Sales
  • Retail Sales & Customer Service
  • Relationship Building & Networking
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Negotiation
  • Property Lettings & Viewings
  • Real Estate Sales & Client Engagement
  • Market Research & Area Analysis
  • Google Ads & PPC Campaigns
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Communications (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)
  • Content Creation & Branding

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Development Representative Intern

decodifi
01.2025 - 07.2025

Lettings Negotiator

Beyond Asset Management (Lettings)
10.2024 - 01.2025

Sales and Marketing Summer Intern

NowFuture
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Marketing

Leeds Beckett University
09.2023 -

Sales Specialist (Contract)

GoToKnow
12.2022 - 12.2023

B2B Work Experience Week

Sapphiros
11.2022 - 11.2022

A-Levels - History, PoliticS, Business and EPQ

Felsted School
09.2020 - 07.2023
Oliver Gladwell