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Sarah  McPoland

Sarah McPoland

Widnes

Summary

I am an accomplished sales professional with a decade of demonstrated success in exceeding targets and driving revenue growth. Building and nurturing client relationships is a core strength and I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in a competitive market. I am committed to facilitating a space for women to regain their power, independence, and self-esteem.

Having recently taken a career break for motherhood, my invested interest in equity has grown exponentially. I am looking for a role that will inspire a different way of thinking and working to create lasting change.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Account director

Telefonica UK
Runcorn, Halton
11.2013 - Current

Complete and maintain personal development plan as well as account development plans for clients.
Manage client accounts, creating positive relationships, setting, and managing expectations, and providing best advice.

Development and articulation of an in-depth understanding of internal networks and business process for orchestration of project deployments.
Understanding commercial agreements and working within client budgets to negotiate business that suits all parties involved.
Maintenance of an effective virtual team with regional team and wider VMO2 team network.
Building effective cross-functional working relationships both internally and externally.

Sell VMO2 product and service portfolio into the customer account base and demonstrate year on year growth.

Ensure familiarity of and adherence to all processes and procedures within VMO2.

Team coach

Next Retail
Liverpool
06.2006 - 11.2013

Supporting, helping and leading colleagues with their work and getting involved in day-to-day activities as and when required.

Training new or less experienced staff.
Actively supporting and communicating with colleagues, customers and managers.

Lecture & Conference coordinator

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool
01.2013 - 09.2013

Make contacts and act as a liaison point between The Centre and a wide range of businesses and organisations in the city-region and wider.
Excellent organisational skills for event management.
The ability to market events – via a wide range of channels – to key stakeholders.
Confident ‘in-person’ networker, with an understanding of networking via social media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Design

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool
09.2008 - 06.2012

Higher National Diploma - 3 Dimensional Design

Liverpool Community College
Liverpool
09.2006 - 06.2008

GCSEs -

St Julie's Catholic High School
Liverpool
09.2000 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Key Performance Indicator monitoring
  • Business development and planning
  • Contract negotiation
  • Forecast preparation
  • New business opportunity creation and nurturing
  • Network orchestration

Timeline

Account director

Telefonica UK
11.2013 - Current

Lecture & Conference coordinator

Liverpool Hope University
01.2013 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Design

Liverpool Hope University
09.2008 - 06.2012

Higher National Diploma - 3 Dimensional Design

Liverpool Community College
09.2006 - 06.2008

Team coach

Next Retail
06.2006 - 11.2013

GCSEs -

St Julie's Catholic High School
09.2000 - 06.2006
Sarah McPoland