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Sarah Ellis

Potton,Bedfordshire

Summary

A disciplined self-starter with a proven track record of developing leaders through driving sales growth, recruitment, retention and activity in a direct sales company. I'm proud of having grown the Temple Spa Southern region, increasing sales from £500,000 per annum to £5 million per annum over a 4 year period through dynamic leadership and motivational techniques. I am skilled at planning growth strategies and implementing them successfully. I am passionate about leading people through a growth mindset and I am looking for a role that provides this opportunity.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Coach/Author/International Book Seller

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategic planning methods, boosting business growth potential.
  • Created training programmes guaranteed to achieve clients objectives.
  • Organised high-quality workshops and meetings online and offline.
  • Worked closely with graphic designers for eye-catching book covers.
  • Succeeded in releasing books on time with efficient time management skills.
  • Developed efficient business strategies, improving overall productivity.
  • Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.

Regional Business Manager

Templespa
Littlehampton, West Sussex
10.2017 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for managing and supporting the Southern Area ensuring continuous improvement and growth by planning growth strategies.
  • Deliver business KPI's over multiple areas.
  • Weekly analysis of all sales and performance data, reacting effectively to the business needs and reporting to the Executive Director.
  • Lead and influence the managers and consultants through current strategies.
  • Identify and propose business process improvements for the Spa to Go channel.
  • Create Lineage heads and Lineage growth through mentoring, coaching and support.
  • Identify emerging leaders without existing support and encourage a growth mindset with goal orientated coaching.
  • Create new managers by developing senior leaders coaching skills with mentoring, coaching, training and supporting their business growth.
  • Plan and develop new training courses and classes and deliver the training nationally through annual conferences and regional training.
  • Liaise with the marketing departments for them to have a better understanding of our Spa to Go channel and collateral needed.
  • Help senior leaders reach their full potential through performance reviews and planning sessions to set goals and plan strategies.
  • Deliver all national VIP Recruitment Information Events online and in person.
  • Deliver national recruitment training sessions monthly to encourage greater recruitment drive.
  • Supporting all teams by holding meetings, training sessions and 1-1 coaching sessions to drive leadership development at all levels.

Business Development Manager

Templespa
Littlehampton, West Sussex
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Planned and developed winning strategies to increase sales, expand territories and boost market positioning.
  • Expanded network by attending industry events, identifying and pursuing leads and establishing rapport with new clients.
  • Teaching skincare classes and personally recruiting from them to build the salesforce.
  • Exchange plans and developments during monthly meetings to enhance and promote the objectives of the business.
  • Weekly analysis of all sales and performance data, reacting effectively to the business needs and reporting to the Executive Director.
  • Identifying and prioritising training needs at all levels and implementing relevant training where needed.
  • Create new aspiring managers through modelling an inspiring business model.
  • Create new managers with mentoring, coaching, training and supporting their business growth.
  • Plan and develop new training courses and deliver nationally through annual conferences and regional training.
  • Supporting all teams by holding meetings, training sessions and 1-1 coaching sessions to drive leadership development at all levels.
  • Coach and train managers to mentor, train and develop their own teams.


Templespa Manager and Senior Lifestyle Consultant

Self Employed
Potton, Bedfordshire
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Devised a 5 year business plan with key goals and actions needed.
  • Devised a yearly marketing plan to implement a successful 5 year plan.
  • Increased site traffic to my personal website through targeted marketing and social media campaigns.
  • Teach skincare classes and personally recruit from them to build a team of consultants.
  • Teach all new consultants in how to have a successful direct sales business through training, motivation and inspiring behaviour.
  • Attend regular networking sessions to build connections and grow into new areas.
  • Employed excellent time-management skills to manage a team of 150 skincare consultants.
  • Identify, prioritise and implement training needs for the team.
  • Run monthly sales meetings, exchanging plans and developments to enhance and promote the objectives of the business and increase sales.
  • Temple Spa consultant of the year for 2015.

Sports Therapist

Self Employed
Potton, Bedfordshire
08.1994 - 05.2015
  • Devised and implemented a yearly marketing plan.
  • Set yearly targets and devised growth strategy plans to achieve.
  • Conducted in-depth client consultations to determine state of injury and treatment plans required.
  • Rehabilitated injuries using manual therapy techniques and sports massaging methods.
  • Built strong relationships with patients by providing friendly, calming environments during treatment sessions.
  • Efficiently managed client bookings and payments.
  • Utilised excellent communication skills to provide clients with clear instructions to explain aftercare and rehabilitation exercises.

Aerobics and Fitness Instructor

Self Employed
Potton, Bedfordshire
08.1988 - 10.2014
  • Implemented a programme of classes based on market research into fitness trends.
  • Recruited, trained and supported a team of instructors.
  • Helped clients reach personal goals by planning effective exercise routines, designed for their body type and ideal weight loss target.
  • Administered fitness assessments, which included the seven point skin-fold body fat measurements, blood pressure and treadmill tests.
  • Collaborated with GP's for a wellness programme delivered by my team
  • Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing continual motivational and educational support.

Health Studio Manager

Hertfordshire District Councils
Letchworth and Hatfield, Hertfordshire
08.1988 - 03.1993
  • Working with council Directors to execute new Health Studio opening in budget and on time.
  • Managed team of 30 employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Responsible for developing strategies for increasing membership through targeted marketing and effective collaborations working closely with the marketing division.
  • Carried out monthly sales and customer analysis to determine sales required and actions needed for company growth and reporting directly to Council Directors.
  • Created timetables for Health Studio's activities and classes, including gym access and fitness classes.
  • Responsible for creating and managing staff timetables while providing excellent leadership skills to maintain productive operations.
  • Managed customer complaints and found effective solutions to maintain customer loyalty.
  • Devised and implemented best fitness practices training to employees to provide knowledgeable advice to customers.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy UK

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Massage

London School of Sports Massage

Higher National Diploma - Leisure and Recreational Management

Hitchin Regional College

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Maths, English Literature and Language, Biology.

Bishops Hatfield Girls School

Diploma of Higher Education - Exercise to Music

YMCA
London
04.2001 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Weight Training & Circuits Instructor

YMCA
London

Skills

  • Disciplined self starter that is able to manage own time effectively
  • Goal orientated
  • I have a positive, problem solving attitude
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Able to adapt to change
  • A strong desire to develop, grow and support the development of others
  • Strategic and analytical thinker
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Good at motivating myself and others
  • Proven track record of developing leaders, increasing consultant numbers and sales growth

Affiliations

  • Reading, writing, history, circuit training, gardening, quiz nights.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Coach/Author/International Book Seller

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Regional Business Manager

Templespa
10.2017 - 01.2023

Business Development Manager

Templespa
03.2016 - 10.2017

Templespa Manager and Senior Lifestyle Consultant

Self Employed
02.2014 - 03.2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Exercise to Music

YMCA
04.2001 -

Sports Therapist

Self Employed
08.1994 - 05.2015

Aerobics and Fitness Instructor

Self Employed
08.1988 - 10.2014

Health Studio Manager

Hertfordshire District Councils
08.1988 - 03.1993

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy UK

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Massage

London School of Sports Massage

Higher National Diploma - Leisure and Recreational Management

Hitchin Regional College

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Maths, English Literature and Language, Biology.

Bishops Hatfield Girls School

Diploma of Higher Education - Weight Training & Circuits Instructor

YMCA

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