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Sara Otman

United Kingdom

Summary

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Organised and outgoing leader committed to growing and maintaining robust sales pipelines. Experienced at forecasting sales and preparing contingency plans. Expert communicator, skilled at leading contract negotiations to support beneficial deal closures.

Experienced sales manager with background in sales forecasting, contract negotiation and team management. Friendly, supportive and analytical leader. Proven success in managing robust sales pipelines with consistent sales conversion.

Driven and ambitious student, eager to develop new skills and learn from sales team. Prepares diligently for presentations and completes thorough, detailed work. Ready to take on new challenges and support team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Account Manager

Isagenix
06.2024 - Current

Field Development Specialist / Sales Manager – Mediterranean Region (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal)

  • Owned commercial performance across the Mediterranean region (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal), leading strategic growth and expansion initiatives
  • Increased regional sales by 10% in the first year through targeted field strategy, leader development, and customer acquisition initiatives
  • Drove new customer acquisition and developed key sales leaders to accelerate market growth and long-term retention
  • Planned and delivered high-impact sales events to boost brand visibility, engagement, and performance across priority markets
  • Provided direct field development support to associates, helping align activity with company goals and optimize conversion and sales execution
  • Collaborated closely with Marketing and Operations to ensure smooth rollout of promotions and consistent product availability across markets
  • Analysed regional KPIs and performance trends, creating action plans to drive revenue growth and improve market share
  • Strengthened communication between corporate and field teams, ensuring alignment on targets, strategy, and brand values

Sales Export Coordinator

Winter & Company
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Focused on international markets and export logistics
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategiesduring the shipping process.
  • Managed over 30 customer calls per day, increased sales by 10%
  • Managed export documentation process, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
  • Tracked all export consignments meticulouslyto ensure transparency in operations.
  • Managed the end-to-end export process and ensured timely global shipments
  • Strengthened customer relationships through responsive support and service excellence
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams and contributed to strategic sales planning
  • Streamlined export procedures to improve efficiency in cargo handling.

Customer Service Team Lead & Sales

1stdibs
06.2019 - 07.2023

Part of the Customer Experience, Sales, and Buyer Protection teams for a global design marketplace

  • Ensured exceptional client satisfaction through tailored service and multilingual support
  • Collaborated closely with the Buyer Protection team to manage sensitive, high-value transactions
  • Member of the Sales team, responsible for lead follow-up, client relationship management, and supporting conversion strategies.
  • Handled inquiries, resolved issues promptly, and optimized the overall customer journey
  • Facilitated effective problem-solving meetings for quick resolution of client issues.
  • Enhanced team performance with regular training sessions.
  • Ensured high-quality customer service through rigorous quality check protocols.

Senior key account manager

Maritima Sureste UK
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • Negotiated contracts with major accounts to secure profits.
  • Conducted market research for improved product understanding.
  • Strengthened client connections, resulting in long-term business partnerships.
  • Monitored performance metrics diligently, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Managed key accounts and developed new business in the maritime sector
  • Negotiated contracts and tailored service solutions to client needs
  • Ensured strong communication between internal teams and clients to deliver on deadlines

Freelance Interpreter

Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2017

Multilingual communication support in business and customer settings

  • Facilitated accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation in various professional contexts
  • Supported cross-language communication in meetings, negotiations, and team discussions
  • Translated research material for academic papers; supported scholarly contributions to field studies.
  • Proofread and edited translated documents to enhance their accuracy and readability.
  • Aided social workers in communicating with non-English speaking clients; improved service delivery.
  • Assisted expatriate employees with document translations, easing their transition process into new roles abroad.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

ISFOTEC

Certificate of Higher Education - Phycology

University of RBT

Skills

  • Sales funnel management
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Sales process design
  • Direct sales experience
  • Revenue growth tracking
  • Presentation design and delivery
  • Product knowledge acquisition
  • Structured, reliable, and highly proactive
  • Excellent follow-through and strong communication skills
  • Balanced approach: performance-driven but always people-focused
  • Independent yet highly collaborative within teams
  • Naturally persuasive and customer-focused

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native
Spanish
Native
French
Native
Portuguese
Native

Timeline

Sales Account Manager

Isagenix
06.2024 - Current

Sales Export Coordinator

Winter & Company
10.2023 - 06.2024

Customer Service Team Lead & Sales

1stdibs
06.2019 - 07.2023

Freelance Interpreter

Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2017

Senior key account manager

Maritima Sureste UK
02.2015 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

ISFOTEC

Certificate of Higher Education - Phycology

University of RBT
Sara Otman