Sharon Coleman
Whitstable,Kent
Summary
Versatile professional successful in business development and account management. Personable team player able to relate easily to people of diverse backgrounds with consultative, flexible approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Developer/Marketing Consultant
St. James's Place Partnership
London
2005.02 - Current
- Researched and targeted High-Net individuals
- Increased client base by 60% through prospecting and securing meetings
- More than tripled client revenue through acquisition of new clients
- Built and maintained strong client relationships
- Marketed Weekly Bulletins and online surveys to ensure client satisfaction and develop referrals.
Business Development Manager
Caudwell Communications
London
2005.07 - 2005.12
- Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
- Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
Delegate Sales Executive
World Trade Group
London
2003.06 - 2005.06
- Presented and promoted benefits of Summit agenda to CFOs', CEOs', and FDs' across the globe
- High profile clients' include: Coca Cola, Citigroup, Anglo-American, Camelot, Levis Strauss and Young's Brewery
- Maintained and at times exceeded sales targets
Regional Sales Consultant
Ashika Ltd. Wholesale and Manufacturer Jewellery
London- South
2001.01 - 2003.02
- Created and maintained new client base of 120 for Greater London and southern counties
- Achieved 42% higher than targeted sales revenue through new business development.
Senior Account Manager
Coconutstreet.com IT Recruitment Website
London
2001.03 - 2001.12
- Presented to Blue-chip companies Coconutstreet's second generation online recruitment facility for IT Contractors
- Developed key partnerships and accounts in the recruitment and IT business sectors –these include: Compaq, Ernst & Young, Schroders and Delta Airlines
Lead Communications Consultant
Usertech Communications Company
Angers, France
1998.01 - 1999.01
- Responsible for creating and delivering Communications Plan for a PeopleSoft implementation for Packard Bell/NEC
- Conducted detailed survey and task analysis for a European user community of eight hundred
Education
Humanities and History Studies -
Montclair State University
Skills
- New business development
- Campaign development
- Market research
- Relationship building
- Salesforce
- Account management
- Business generation
Custom
I am avid reader who likes and array of fiction and non-fiction. I thoroughly enjoy all music, socialising and travelling. I have volunteered for Meals on Wheels Charity, and mentoring programs.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Caudwell Communications
2005.07 - 2005.12
Business Developer/Marketing Consultant
St. James's Place Partnership
2005.02 - Current
Delegate Sales Executive
World Trade Group
2003.06 - 2005.06
Senior Account Manager
Coconutstreet.com IT Recruitment Website
2001.03 - 2001.12
Regional Sales Consultant
Ashika Ltd. Wholesale and Manufacturer Jewellery
2001.01 - 2003.02
Lead Communications Consultant
Usertech Communications Company
1998.01 - 1999.01
Humanities and History Studies -
Montclair State University