Quentin Lear
Barnstaple,Devon
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales, account management, customer service, and recruitment. Demonstrates skills in effective communication, team collaboration, and motivation, including on-boarding processes and legal compliance. Proficient in HR software and job posting platforms, with a strong understanding of employment law and G.D.P.R . Adept at vendor negotiation, maintaining confidentiality and provision of training sessions. Committed to fostering an approachable demeanour and resilience in high-pressure environments to achieve organisational goals.
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Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
44
44
years of professional experience
Work history
Resource Advisor
BCA Logistics
Solihull, West Midlands
07.2008 - 06.2026
- Started as a Self-Employed Driver
- Led driver teams, self-employed and agency, supporting recruitment and training of drivers on inspection devices.
- Employed in recruitment of self-employed contractors and employed inspector drivers initially in face to face presentations and meetings nationally. Post Covid engaged remotely via Zoom.
Sales Agent
Self-Employed
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
11.2005 - 06.2008
- Represented companies in sales and client engagement roles, fostering relationships to drive customer satisfaction.
- Dolphin Bathrooms, Worcester, WR2 4BD
- Spectrum Financial Protection, Keighley, BD21 2LE
National Account Manager
LEXISNEXIS UK
London, WC2
06.1995 - 10.2005
- Started in telesales for Financial Times Electronic Publishing, grew accounts from £1m to £3m annual sales.
- Assumed role of National Account Manager, overseeing client accounts and strategic initiatives. Company taken over by LexisNexis.
- Strengthened business relationships by effectively managing multiple national accounts.
- Managed sales negotiations leading to increased annual revenue.
- Organised successful product demonstrations to encourage client engagement.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to deliver integrated solutions.
Client Executive
R M INFORMATION LTD
London
01.1992 - 06.1995
- Managed account management and new business acquisition processes.
- Sold company data to clients, supporting their market research efforts.
- London EC2
Sales Agent
Self Employed
London
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Established robust client relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Sourced potential clients through targeted market research and active networking.
- Managed product demonstrations to enhance customer engagement and showcase product benefits on behalf of Southern Copiers and Maxwell Publishing
Sales Executive
East Central Business Machines
London
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Oversaw sales of word processors, PCs, faxes, and copiers, contributing to revenue growth.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations at industry events to attract potential customers and partners.
- Maintained an knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction in a rapidly evolving market
Temporary Assignments
ALFRED MARKS
Croydon, Surrey
01.1982 - 01.1985
- Engaged in various assignments including;-
- Technical work on cash machines
- Accounts Office
- Adult Care
Education
BTEC - Business Studies
Croydon College
Croydon, Surrey 01.1982 - 01.1984
A Level - Geography
St Joseph’s College
Upper Norwood, London 01.1975 - 01.1982
Skills
- Effective communication
- Customer-facing expertise
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Onboarding expertise
- Risk assessment
- Training delivery
- Legal compliance understanding
- Job posting
- HR software proficiency
- Employment law awareness
- Recruitment strategy
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership
- Talent acquisition
Training
- Completion of Sales and Account management courses.
- Use of Technical applications for Vehicle assessment.
- Use of Recruitment applications and advertisers including Indeed, Total Jobs and others.
Affiliations
- Walking and support of local Convent
Timeline
Resource Advisor
BCA Logistics
07.2008 - 06.2026
Sales Agent
Self-Employed
11.2005 - 06.2008
National Account Manager
LEXISNEXIS UK
06.1995 - 10.2005
Client Executive
R M INFORMATION LTD
01.1992 - 06.1995
Sales Agent
Self Employed
01.1987 - 01.1992
Sales Executive
East Central Business Machines
01.1985 - 01.1987
BTEC - Business Studies
Croydon College
01.1982 - 01.1984
Temporary Assignments
ALFRED MARKS
01.1982 - 01.1985
A Level - Geography
St Joseph’s College
01.1975 - 01.1982