Sam Launay
Bromsgrove ,Worces
Summary
Experienced professional transitioning into sales with a proven track record in client engagement, negotiations, and achieving business related goals. A reliable individual who is passionate about creating mutually beneficial long term partnerships, driving revenue and ensuring a positive team working environment. I offer 12 years of experience in several different professions that have created an abundance of transferrable skills which include management of a team, relationships marketing, effective communication and improving B2C relationships which is partnered with a strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Football
International House /Abbey College Manchester
Manchester
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted regular meetings with clients, prospective students, and parents to promote Academy offerings.
- Oversaw social media marketing efforts, guiding content collection and dissemination strategies.
- Managed annual budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high standards.
- Handled administrative tasks including payroll, rotas, and logistics for coaching staff.
- Executed recruitment processes for coaches, including interviews and document management.
- Corresponded daily with line manager to review operational activities and strategies.
Football Liaison to Professional Football Clubs
International House London
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Selling classes to a variety of Premier League football clubs to inspire young footballers to learn a second language.
- Presenting face to face and via Zoom. Completed partnerships include Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Pending partnerships include Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
English Foreign Language Teacher
International House London/Manchester
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Facilitated teacher development sessions to enhance online skills across the faculty.
- Sold and promoted the importance of IELTS classes to current and prospective students
- Set lesson objectives while engaging students of varying language abilities.
- Established rapport and enthusiasm with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Assigned and assessed student homework, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Assistant General Manager
The Pheasant Inn Hotel and Restaurant
Cheshire
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Delivered exemplary customer service, fostering strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Boosted sales by targeting appropriate demographics and prioritising upselling premium products.
- Spearheaded a team of 15, enhancing efficiency in hotel and restaurant operations.
- Recruited new staff, managing interviews and onboarding procedures.
- Monitored goods and expenditure, achieving robust gross profit every four weeks.
Bar Manager
Rookery Hall Hotel and Restaurant
Cheshire
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Managing bar team throughout the week, motivating, and promoting professionalism throughout.
- In depth knowledge of products including alcoholic beverages and recipes and training other colleagues by sharing these skills.
- Developing communication within a team and amongst customers to build a solid rapport.
- Managing a weekly rota.
Lead Outfield and Goalkeeping Youth Academy Coach
West Bromwich Albion Football Club
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Lead coach (Goalkeeper/Outfield) for West Bromwich Albion player development centres, summer camps and academy.
- Working within a professional team to plan, prepare and deliver high quality coaching sessions for groups of 60 – 80 young football players.
- Independently teaching and leading sessions for young people between the ages of 5 and 16 years.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Sports Development
Worcester University
Worcester 09.2012 - 06.2015
A-Levels -
Farnborough College
Farnborough 09.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Building rapport with customers and clients
- Coach, mentor, team leader, strong commercial acumen
- Public speaking and presentation
- Fast learner with enthusiasm for new challenges
- French Speaker
Timeline
Head of Football
International House /Abbey College Manchester
03.2023 - 07.2025
Football Liaison to Professional Football Clubs
International House London
12.2020 - 01.2022
English Foreign Language Teacher
International House London/Manchester
01.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant General Manager
The Pheasant Inn Hotel and Restaurant
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bar Manager
Rookery Hall Hotel and Restaurant
05.2016 - 08.2018
Lead Outfield and Goalkeeping Youth Academy Coach
West Bromwich Albion Football Club
09.2013 - 09.2015
Higher National Diploma - Sports Development
Worcester University
09.2012 - 06.2015
A-Levels -
Farnborough College
09.2010 - 06.2012
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