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Sean Marten

Portslade,East Sussex

Summary

Working for The Best Connection for over 20 years, I am a Senior Manager with expertise in leadership and people management, driving results in sales and service delivery. Skilled in multi-level communication and time management, ensuring high performance across all tasks. Focusing on achieving company objectives and delivering measurable results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Manager

The Best Connection Group Ltd
Crawley & Basingstoke
09.2005 - Current

After joining The Best Connection as a Recruitment Consultant, I have worked my way up to a Senior Manager overseeing 2 branches and 15 team members. My role includes:-

  • Managed teams across different locations, aligning with company values and the 4 Pillars of Delivering Operational Excellence, Developing The Best People, Improving Efficiencies and Winning Good Business.
  • Coached and developed high-quality teams, enhancing performance across branches.
  • Coached direct report managers to cultivate essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours within their team.
  • Identified staff for development opportunities and promotions.
  • Promoted The Best Connection during new business and client visits to win, retain and expand business opportunities.
  • Set team objectives to monitor progress and achieve business targets effectively.

Recruitment Consultant

Apple Labour Solutions Ltd
Worthing
01.2002 - 09.2005

I moved over to Apple Labour Solutions with my colleagues to open a new branch for an small independent recruitment company. My role included:-

  • Conducted daily and weekly sales calls targeting prospective clients within construction industry.
  • Attended meetings with potential and existing clients to win new business and build rapport.
  • Managed advertising across various platforms, ensuring effective pre-screening and interviewing of candidates for open roles.
  • Supported branch manager to consistently meet budgeted financial targets on a weekly and monthly basis.

Recruitment Consultant

Grovetex Ltd
Worthing
09.2019 - 12.2002

After leaving college I started my career in recruitment at Grovetex. My role included:-

  • Conducted daily and weekly sales calls targeting prospective clients within construction industry.
  • Attended meetings with potential and existing clients to win new business and build rapport.
  • Managed advertising across various platforms, ensuring effective pre-screening and interviewing of candidates for open roles.
  • Supported branch manager to consistently meet budgeted financial targets on a weekly and monthly basis.

Education

A-Levels - Leisure and Tourism, General Studies and Sports Leadership

BHASVIC
Brighton & Hove
09.1997 - 06.1999

GCSEs -

Longhill High School
Brighton & Hove
09.1991 - 06.1997

Skills

  • Leadership and people management
  • Results-driven sales
  • Quality service delivery to clients
  • Multi-level communication
  • Effective time management

Affiliations

  • I am a married father of twin boys aged 11 who share my interest in football. We all attend matches for Brighton & Hove Albion and are season ticket holders. Away from this we enjoy family time together going for walks across the South Downs or along the seafront.

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant

Grovetex Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2002

Senior Manager

The Best Connection Group Ltd
09.2005 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Apple Labour Solutions Ltd
01.2002 - 09.2005

A-Levels - Leisure and Tourism, General Studies and Sports Leadership

BHASVIC
09.1997 - 06.1999

GCSEs -

Longhill High School
09.1991 - 06.1997
Sean Marten