Sonny Harnett-Balkwill
Bristol,United Kingdom
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales & Agency Professional Trainee/Graduate Scheme
NFU Mutual
, United Kingdom
2024.09 - 2025.04
- Engaged with prospective and existing clients, assessing needs to build long-term relationships, enhancing client retention and generating £250,000 within five months
- Utilised CRM software to track client interactions, manage leads, and optimise sales funnel efficiency, improving conversion rates
- Collaborated with sales team on projects, contributing to strategy development for market presence and identifying high-value customer segments
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform sales strategies, leading to targeted outreach initiatives
- Delivered presentations and product demonstrations to clients, effectively communicating value propositions
Fundraiser
National Wildlife Trust
2023.09 - 2024.03
- Consistently exceeded KPI targets by 50%, achieving outstanding results within the first two weeks of employment
- Demonstrated resilience and professionalism by overcoming objections respectfully, showcasing strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced fundraising environment
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica
Bristol
2023.03 - 2023.09
- Regularly recognised as the top-performing salesman in the store, achieving improved financial rewards
- Ensured customer needs were consistently met with the highest standards of service and professionalism
Shadow
Lockheed Martin
Havant
2019.06 - 2019.07
- Gained valuable insights into various functions of the firm by shadowing roles within the accounting and commercial department
Education
BSc - International Business Management
University Of Bristol
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Level - Business, Economics, Politics
Havant Sixth Form College
2019.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Client Engagement & Sales
- Market Research & Data Analysis
- Communication & Negotiation
- Problem-solving & Critical Thinking
- CRM Management
- Lead Generation
Extra-curricular Activities
Entrepreneurship
- Created and managed an online clothing reselling business, generating over £10,000 in year 1, managing customer acquisition and pricing strategies
- Actively invested £20,000 in crypto markets since 2020, utilising various strategies and approaches
Semi-Professional Football
- Led my team to win the Hellenic league in 2021
- My football career, from a young age, has drilled into me that communication, hard work and perseverance are key ingredients to any success in life
Timeline
Sales & Agency Professional Trainee/Graduate Scheme
NFU Mutual
2024.09 - 2025.04
Fundraiser
National Wildlife Trust
2023.09 - 2024.03
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica
2023.03 - 2023.09
BSc - International Business Management
University Of Bristol
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Level - Business, Economics, Politics
Havant Sixth Form College
2019.09 - 2021.07
Shadow
Lockheed Martin
2019.06 - 2019.07