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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
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • 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
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • 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
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • 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
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • 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
09.2021 - 07.2024

A-Level - Business, Economics, Politics

Havant Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 07.2021

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
09.2024 - 04.2025

Fundraiser

National Wildlife Trust
09.2023 - 03.2024

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut, Luxottica
03.2023 - 09.2023

BSc - International Business Management

University Of Bristol
09.2021 - 07.2024

A-Level - Business, Economics, Politics

Havant Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 07.2021

Shadow

Lockheed Martin
06.2019 - 07.2019

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