Remi Aitman
London
Summary
Results-driven Strategic Account Manager with expertise in converting cold prospects and driving revenue growth. Skilled in face-to-face sales, unscripted outreach, and employing effective icebreakers and objection handling. Experienced in developing tailored client solutions, negotiating agreements, and fostering long-term partnerships through impactful communication and presentations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Trainer / Accounts Manager
The Atlas Collective
Watford
09.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, securing lucrative deals and fostering long-term relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic sales initiatives.
- Delivered training sessions on product knowledge and sales techniques, enhancing new team members' readiness and confidence.
- Monitored sales leads and conversions, motivating teams to achieve continuous growth in business outcomes.
- Executed consistent sales delivery while taking on increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Sold face-to-face from cold across residential and event campaigns; exceeding daily targets of 3–5 new customers on our front-end.
- Kept and managed records for assigned clients, serving as the point of contact for account-related transactions and issues.
- Generated pipeline via unscripted phone and Teams outreach using strong hotspots and icebreakers.
- Designed, implemented, and taught replaceable, systematic sales frameworks to ensure consistent performance.
- Delivered structured sales training and 1:1 coaching; managed teams of 8+ with weekly planning and monitoring of continuously-updated KPIs.
- Conducted recruitment and onboarding sessions to integrate new hires effectively.
- Organised 50+ national business trips; held office sales records (56 weekly, 18 daily) for over 11 months.
Senior Sales & Operations Associate (Key Holder) - Part-Time
Vue Cinema
North Finchley, London
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Sales training, complaint escalation, revenue delivery, and operational responsibility.
- Managed customer service issues, resolving complaints to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
Usher / Front-of-House - Part-Time
Everyman Cinema
London
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged with customers during food service, and made announcements to enhance the guest experience.
- Liaised with event organisers and performers, relaying important messages and coordinating backstage access.
Barristers' Clerk (Support)
Cornerstone Barristers
London
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Legal administration, research support, and court preparation
Recruitment & Accounting Support (Temporary)
Adler Shine LLP / GlobalMediRec
London
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Cold calling, recruitment support, Excel-based validation, and administration
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
BSc - Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Leicester
2022
A Levels - English Language, Government & Politics, Sociology, EPQ (A*)
Oaklands College
01.2018
Skills
- Account management
- Client onboarding
- Lead generation
- Negotiation
- Abstract problem solving
- Presentation skills
- Public speaking at conferences
- Public speaking coaching
- Relationship-building and management
- Excellent communication skills
- KPI monitoring
- Objection handling
- Product knowledge absorption
Additional Information
Gym & martial arts, Volunteering, Continuous learning, Ofsted-Approved Pediatric First Aid (2018), President, Oaklands College Smallford Student Union (2016-2017), 65+ hours volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze & Silver, Full UK Driving Licence, No criminal convictions
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/remi-a-05a71312a
Timeline
Senior Sales Trainer / Accounts Manager
The Atlas Collective
09.2022 - Current
Senior Sales & Operations Associate (Key Holder) - Part-Time
Vue Cinema
04.2021 - 09.2022
Usher / Front-of-House - Part-Time
Everyman Cinema
01.2019 - 08.2019
Barristers' Clerk (Support)
Cornerstone Barristers
06.2018 - 07.2018
Recruitment & Accounting Support (Temporary)
Adler Shine LLP / GlobalMediRec
03.2017 - 09.2017
BSc - Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Leicester
A Levels - English Language, Government & Politics, Sociology, EPQ (A*)
Oaklands College