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Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Driven and confident individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with strong ability to build rapport and close deals. Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and problem-solving, essential for successful sales roles. Ready to leverage these strengths to contribute to success of any management and sales role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales agent

Vittori Motors
London
03.2025 - Current
  • Navigated challenging negotiations successfully whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients.
  • Managed product demonstrations for increased customer engagement.
  • Tracked competitor activity and adjusted strategies accordingly for market advantage.
  • Developed sales pitches tailored specifically to individual client needs.
  • Developed sales pitches tailored specifically to individual client needs.
  • Raised significant investment for the company.
  • Continually developed professional knowledge in the field of sales techniques and market trends.
  • Liaised effectively between customers and internal departments to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales activities for accurate forecasting.
  • Attended industry conferences for networking and client acquisition.
  • Fostered a positive team environment to drive collective success in sales targets.
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospective customers, leading to increased conversion rates.
  • Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals and contracts.
  • Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services.
  • Applied exceptional customer service skills across all sales channels to engage prospects.

Platinum Events Manager

Off To Work
London
04.2023 - Current
  • Balanced multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Facilitated effective team communication, resulting in better coordination during events.
  • Organised complex logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Managed and coordinated all aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Oversaw set-up and breakdown of events to maintain an organised workspace.
  • Delivered high-quality services by coordinating with various teams.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their specific requirements for the events.
  • Designed innovative themes and concepts for corporate functions and festivals.
  • Developed detailed timelines and checklists to streamline work procedures.
  • Ensured client satisfaction by providing superior event management solutions.
  • Established relationships with suppliers for efficient event operations.
  • Dealt effectively with last-minute changes to schedules or plans during events.
  • Liaised between clients, staff, and third-party vendors for harmonious event operations.
  • Handled queries and complaints from attendees professionally.
  • Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details.
  • Designed event floorplans in alignment with budget and venue constraints.
  • Worked closely in teams of 10-150 to coordinate logistics of event set-up.

Event manager

Drake & Morgan
London
03.2016 - 11.2022
  • Managed event logistics, ensuring smooth running of multiple events.
  • Executed budget management tasks to optimise financial resources.
  • Facilitated crisis management, maintaining calm in high-pressure situations.
  • Conducted venue inspections for optimal space utilisation.
  • Administered risk assessment procedures for event safety assurance.
  • Strategised attendee engagement activities to heighten event experience.
  • Handled travel arrangements for outstation guests and speakers.
  • Organised diverse team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Coordinated with vendors for seamless execution of services.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing best value for money.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on post-event results.
  • Oversaw guest registration process ensuring a warm welcome for all attendees.
  • Led post-event evaluation, improving future performance.
  • Determined client budget, vision and requirements through consultations.
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
  • Created bespoke packages for clients based on event requirements.
  • Supervised external contractors to achieve successful events.
  • Led tours for customers planning events, weddings and conferences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting & Directing

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09.2015 - 04.2021

Skills

  • Multilingualism (English and Swedish)
  • Effective closing techniques
  • Confident presentations
  • Target achievement
  • Strategic planning capability
  • Tenacity and resilience
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Event selling experience
  • Key account handling
  • Effective networking
  • Telesales proficiency
  • Retention strategy implementation
  • Time management mastery
  • Product demonstration
  • Client engagement
  • Pipeline Management
  • Customer retention
  • Assertiveness
  • Customer liaison
  • Persuasive negotiation
  • Upselling techniques
  • Client acquisition
  • Motivated self-starter

Affiliations

  • Tennis

Accomplishments

I've written an animated feature film that is now in production.

Timeline

Sales agent

Vittori Motors
03.2025 - Current

Platinum Events Manager

Off To Work
04.2023 - Current

Event manager

Drake & Morgan
03.2016 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Acting & Directing

Kingston University
09.2015 - 04.2021

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