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Shaun Crane

Dowlais,Merthyr Tydfil

Summary

Seasoned professional with focus on strategic sales and business growth. Capable of driving revenue growth and establishing strong client relationships through in-depth market analysis and innovative sales strategies. Committed to leveraging negotiation skills and industry knowledge to exceed sales targets and contribute to company success.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Sales Executive

BT Enterprise
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2001 - 03.2025
  • Generating Leads and Building Relationships:Contacting potential and existing corporate clients to understand their needs and build strong relationships.
    Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell EE products and services.
  • Sales and Target Achievement: Achieving and exceeding monthly sales and commission targets.
    Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Customer Engagement and Communication: Engaging with customers over the phone and in person to enhance their productivity and efficiency, recommending products.
    Handling and resolving client queries and complaints.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues, partners, and customers to build relationships.
    Working as part of a team to achieve common goals.
  • Product Knowledge: Developing a strong understanding of EE's products and services.
    Presenting and explaining products and services effectively to customers.
  • Other tasks: Preparing and drafting proposals and quotes.
    Undertaking telemarketing and helping to build up a solid pipeline.
    Attending industry events and networking opportunities.


Skills and Qualities:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
  • Strong sales and negotiation skills .
  • Ability to build rapport and relationships with clients .
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented .
  • Team player .
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines .
  • Enthusiastic and customer-focused .
  • Punctuality and professional presentation .

Sales Executive

Equifax
Birmingham, West Midands
04.1996 - 05.2001
  • Building and maintaining relationships: Developing strong relationships with key clients and prospects.
  • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities: Prospecting for new clients and opportunities to expand Equifax's business.
  • Understanding client needs: Assessing the needs of potential and existing clients to tailor Equifax's solutions to their specific requirements.
  • Selling Equifax's products and services: Presenting and selling Equifax's credit reporting, analytics, and technology solutions to clients.
  • Achieving sales targets: Meeting and exceeding individual and team sales targets.
  • European Salesperson Of The Year 1999

Credit Analyst

Equifax
Cardiff, Glamorgan
08.1991 - 02.1995
  • Analysed Companies House data, income, assets, debts to determine financial standing.
  • Kept abreast of industry developments to provide accurate assessments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive customer information, ensured compliance with Data Protection Act.
  • Analyzing credit data, assessing risk, and preparing credit reports and insurance recommendations.

Senior Credit Analyst & Coach

Equifax
Rochestown, Wexford, Ireland
02.1991 - 03.1992
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis for accurate credit assessment.
  • Provided strategic recommendations based on market trends and economic forecasts.
  • Participated in regular meetings with clients to discuss their credit position.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with new business proposals for secure investments.
  • Help set up the Wexford office and mentor new Credit Analysts

Education

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Ystrad Mynach College
Caerphilly
09.1989 - 05.1991

Skills

  • Brand positioning understanding
  • Technical product understanding
  • Competitive analysis strengths
  • B2B sales experience
  • Telesales proficiency
  • Sales analytics expertise
  • Lead generation expertise
  • Target achievement
  • Technical selling competence
  • Presentation creation and delivery
  • Territory management
  • Business pipeline development
  • Customer retention
  • Expertly qualifying leads
  • Stakeholder management

Affiliations

  • I play Tennis competitively for Merthyr Tydfil Tennis Club
  • I play acoustic guitar for fun and as part of a duo performing at gigs across South Wales.
  • I'm also a lead singer in a band, playing rock, punk, indie and mod covers with regular bookings for both public and private functions and events.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Sales Executive

BT Enterprise
05.2001 - 03.2025

Sales Executive

Equifax
04.1996 - 05.2001

Credit Analyst

Equifax
08.1991 - 02.1995

Senior Credit Analyst & Coach

Equifax
02.1991 - 03.1992

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Ystrad Mynach College
09.1989 - 05.1991
Shaun Crane