Samuel Clewes

• Developed client portfolio worth over three million pounds within two years.
• Targeted, scouted, and recruited clients across UK and France.
• Negotiated player contracts in both UK and France.
• Established relationships with key decision makers at football clubs in Western Europe and USA, increasing contacts to 90% of professional clubs within two years

Responsible for the targeting, recruitment and retention of clients, established rugby players, in both the United Kingdom and France

Responsible for the negotiation of all player contracts in the United Kingdom

Responsible for the management of relationships with head coaches, directors of rugby and other key decision makers at professional rugby clubs in Europe

Developed a client portfolio in the United Kingdom, which contributed to the company recruiting international rugby players, in a country where they previously had no clients/players

Oversaw daily operations, reporting directly to two directors while managing workload and staff.
Handled approximately 150 emails daily, addressing customer and supplier enquiries efficiently.
Led diverse projects from inception to completion across various sectors, including brewing and retail.
Ensured retention of customer and supplier relationships through regular visits and improvements.
Conducted daily and weekly staff briefings, implementing solutions for unmet KPIs.
Chaired operations meetings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the office.
Managed a team of seven, ensuring efficient completion of daily tasks and quotes.
Served as first point of contact for all enquiries, demonstrating flexibility for evening and weekend work.