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Accomplishments
Certification
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Olivia Gray Robson

Olivia Gray Robson

Darlington,County Durham

Summary

Dynamic professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial awareness. Demonstrates leadership and self-motivation in results-driven environments, excelling in relationship building and stakeholder management. Adept at strategic thinking and decision-making, with proven adaptability in fast-paced, ever-changing markets. Possesses financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking. Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail, aiming to leverage these skills towards impactful business growth and innovation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Territory Owner

Yopa
Darlington, Durham
2024.10 - Current

Operated as territory owner and franchise director for Yopa Estate Agency.

  • Managed growth and brand presence within defined territory.
  • Delivered end-to-end estate agency service using local market expertise and technology-driven platform.
  • Assisted in generating new instructions through prospecting, marketing, and referrals.
  • Conducted property valuations to develop pricing strategies based on market insight.
  • Supported client experience from initial enquiry to completion.
  • Aided in overseeing sales process, including negotiation and offer progression.
  • Helped maintain relationships with buyers, sellers, and stakeholders.
  • Implemented marketing campaigns to enhance property exposure.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activity for competitiveness.

Local Property Partner

Purplebricks
Darlington, Durham
2020.08 - 2024.10

Exceeded client expectations by securing new instructions through effective representation in homes.
Achieved targets with a conversion rate of 60% through exceptional communication skills.
Attained a 90% attachment rate by upselling enhanced marketing packages.
Maximised revenue opportunities by cross-selling financial services.
Increased market share by 3% in territory against direct competitors.
Delivered high-quality service by collaborating with regional valuers.
Obtained optimal sale prices through regular vendor contact and strategic marketing.

Territory sales manager

Frontier Medical Group
Darlington, Durham
2018.01 - 2020.06

Responsible for managing and developing a defined territory across the North of England, specialising in the promotion and sale of pressure care products into primary healthcare settings. Focused on building strong clinical relationships, increasing product adoption, and delivering consistent revenue growth within a competitive medical sales environment.

  • Managed a large geographical territory, covering key regions across the North of England
  • Promoted and sold pressure care products to primary healthcare professionals, including GP practices, community nurses, and procurement teams
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with clinicians and decision-makers to drive product uptake
  • Delivered product demonstrations and training to healthcare professionals, ensuring correct usage and clinical confidence
  • Identified new business opportunities and developed strategic account plans to grow market share
  • Worked closely with NHS stakeholders and adhered to procurement frameworks and guidelines
  • Monitored competitor activity and market trends to inform sales strategy
  • Managed a full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing and ongoing account management
  • Maintained accurate records, reporting, and pipeline management using CRM systems

Senior Valuer

Bridgfords
Darlington , Durham
2014.04 - 2018.01

Achieved significant business growth by securing new instructions and exceeding targets by 171%.
Increased market share from 40% to 80% in 6 months, establishing dominance in local market.
Delivered exceptional client service through strategic upselling of financial services and marketing packages.
Enhanced rapport with clients, driving satisfaction and repeat business.
Optimised team performance by leading negotiators to consistently exceed client expectations.

Senior negotiator

Bridgfords
Darlington, Durham
2012.05 - 2014.04

Achieved successful negotiations between contractors and landlords, ensuring seamless execution of essential property works.
Created robust contractor contracts clarifying commissions, quality of work, qualifications, and necessary insurance coverage.
Generated substantial revenue growth by selling maintenance packages to landlords, consistently surpassing quarterly targets by 10% to 25%.
Ensured thorough financial and legal checks on tenant applications through effective management of staff referrals.
Drove upselling initiatives with landlords, resulting in consistent achievement of upsell targets each quarter.

Sales and events coordinator

Adecco
Melbourne, Australia, Australia
2011.09 - 2012.04

Delivered exceptional event experiences by coordinating large-scale conferences for Adecco AGMs.
Ensured successful outcomes through comprehensive planning and teamwork during six-month employment in Melbourne.
Achieved high levels of attendee satisfaction and engagement through effective event management.

B2B sales executive

Tensor Marketing Ltd
Darlington, Durham
2003.04 - 2011.03

Supported new business generation initiatives within a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Assisted in procurement activities to enhance product offerings.

Maintained a portfolio of key accounts generating £1.2 million in revenue.

Achieved sales targets consistently, surpassing goals by up to 115% in last two years.

Recognised as top performer for two consecutive years.

  • Facilitated purchasing of fast-moving consumables for key clients including large mail order catalogues and TV shopping channels.

Education

NVQ Media (Double Award) BB - Media Studies

Cleveland College of Art & Design
Middlesbrough
1999.09 - 2001.05

GCSEs -

Hummersknott Comprehensive
Darlington

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness
  • Leadership and self-motivation in a results-driven environment
  • Relationship building and stakeholder management
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing market
  • Financial awareness including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Walking
  • Socialising
  • Food

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 3rd Top Performing Agent Nationwide, recognising exceptional sales performance, consistent revenue growth, and delivery of outstanding client results within a highly competitive national network.
  • Exceeded sales targets by 171% as Senior Market Valuer, consistently securing new instructions and driving branch performance
  • Increased local market share from 40% to 80% within 6 months, establishing a leading position in a competitive area
  • Delivered £75,000 turnover within 12 months as Co-Director, outperforming business growth plan by 10%
  • Managed and developed a £1.2 million portfolio of key accounts, maintaining strong client relationships and repeat business
  • Consistently overachieved quarterly sales targets by 10–25% through upselling maintenance packages and additional services
  • Achieved 115% of sales targets in final two years at Tensor Marketing, demonstrating sustained high performance
  • Awarded Top Performer (2 consecutive years) in recognition of outstanding sales results and contribution to business growth
  • Promoted to Senior Market Valuer, reflecting strong performance, leadership capability, and commercial success
  • Successfully organised and delivered large-scale national corporate events during international role in Australia

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Certification

  • Level 3 Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property - Industry-recognised qualification covering residential sales, legal processes, and property marketing.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Property Agency Management - Advanced qualification focused on leadership, compliance, and the effective management of property agency operations.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Territory Owner

Yopa
2024.10 - Current

Local Property Partner

Purplebricks
2020.08 - 2024.10

Territory sales manager

Frontier Medical Group
2018.01 - 2020.06

Senior Valuer

Bridgfords
2014.04 - 2018.01

Senior negotiator

Bridgfords
2012.05 - 2014.04

Sales and events coordinator

Adecco
2011.09 - 2012.04

B2B sales executive

Tensor Marketing Ltd
2003.04 - 2011.03

NVQ Media (Double Award) BB - Media Studies

Cleveland College of Art & Design
1999.09 - 2001.05

GCSEs -

Hummersknott Comprehensive
Olivia Gray Robson