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Sophie Campbell

Hereford,Herefordshire

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem solving, communication skills, and public speaking. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team building abilities, with a proven track record in territory management and people development. Adept at maintaining composure under pressure, showcasing resilience and tenacity in challenging environments. Skilled in coaching aptitude and presentation skills, aiming to leverage these competencies towards impactful career growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional sales manager

RED BULL
Hereford, Herefordshire
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed strategic sales plans to achieve regional growth objectives and enhance market presence.
  • Monitored Team sales performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Led teams to deliver tailored solutions that addressed client needs and their individual Targets
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders in Red Bull to foster collaboration and drive business opportunities.
  • Facilitated monthly team meetings to discuss progress, share best practices, address challenges and identify market trends to implement sales strategies
  • Mentored team members to promote professional development.
  • Conducted Red Bull training sessions to upgrade team skills.
  • Boosted team morale with effective leadership
  • Collaborated with senior management to align objectives and goals.
  • Managed conflict resolution amongst team members, ensuring harmonious work environment.

Regional Field Manager

Nestle / Reach
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed a team who were responsible for raising Nestlé Confectionery brand performance, awareness, and availability across the grocery channel.
  • Carried out monthly team meetings to discuss results, provide training and to give direction on strategic priorities to ensure the teams achievement of KPI's for each week
  • Conducted development days, implemented training, development, coaching, and sharing best practice

Key Achievements:

  • Managed 10 Sales Executives across the midlands, reducing staff turnover through effective recruitment and coaching.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify root causes of under and over performing KPI's for each Team member
  • Observed competitor activity, creating targeted commercial strategy to rival leading brands.

Territory Sales Executive

Nestle / Reach
02.2017 - 07.2022
  • To deliver agreed distribution, visibility, availability and volume sales of Nestle Confectionery products.
  • To ensure that all Nestle products have allocated space as per agreed objective to maximise sales
  • To ensure complete coverage of territory outlets and supply accurate data capture daily.
  • Monitor and analyse Confectionary trends and competitor activities to strengthen sales strategy.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully graduated from Aspiring Managers March 2021
  • Nominated team trainer
  • TSE of year for area for 2020

Jewellery Designer

JUST SO
Hereford, Herefordshire
04.2004 - Current
  • Marketing and running own business
  • Maintaining excellent Customer Service and relationships
  • Good product knowledge and meeting deadlines
  • Taking concept design to end product
  • Professional development.

Field Hygiene Consultant

PHS Washrooms
10.2014 - 12.2016
  • Arranged meetings with existing and prospect customers to generate New Business
  • Excellent customer service and time management.
  • Sold correct services to match business needs.
  • Hit new business targets and KPI's on a monthly basis
  • B2B Sales experience with good negotiation and closing of sales skills
  • Diary planning and recording all daily activity and figures in CRM systems.

Field Account Manager

Newsquest
10.2009 - 10.2014
  • Owned and developed numerous accounts, fostering exceptional working relationships to increase long-term client retention
  • Achieved monthly targets in print and online advertising
  • Created solutions and adverts to meet customer's advertising needs
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained strong IT, typing and language skills
  • Worked to a high standard whilst under pressure and meeting daily deadlines

Sales Executive

Hylton Renault
04.2007 - 10.2009
  • Handled part-exchange appraisals, using persuasive negotiation skills for mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Achieved sales targets through exceptional customer service and deal-closing abilities.
  • Carried out test drives, demonstrating comprehensive vehicle knowledge to provide customers with helpful, thorough insight.
  • Provided first-class service from arrival to sale, communicating attentively to continuously meet customer needs.
  • B2C sales experience.

Sales Representative

Zenith Staybrite
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Always professional when invited into customers house
  • Worked closely with customers to offer best option for them with regards to products and finance options.
  • Wide product knowledge
  • Time keeping
  • Secured new business opportunities and increased revenue
  • Pitching and presenting to all customers and closed high-value deals using negotiation skills.

Education

BA Honours - Creative Arts

Bath Spa University College
Bath
2003

Foundation Degree in Arts -

Hereford Art College
Hereford

A-Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford

Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat's School

Skills

Problem solving

  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Composure under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Resilience and tenacity
  • Coaching aptitude
  • Presentation skills
  • Territory management
  • People development

Timeline

Regional sales manager

RED BULL
07.2022 - Current

Regional Field Manager

Nestle / Reach
09.2021 - 12.2021

Territory Sales Executive

Nestle / Reach
02.2017 - 07.2022

Field Hygiene Consultant

PHS Washrooms
10.2014 - 12.2016

Field Account Manager

Newsquest
10.2009 - 10.2014

Sales Executive

Hylton Renault
04.2007 - 10.2009

Sales Representative

Zenith Staybrite
01.2005 - 01.2007

Jewellery Designer

JUST SO
04.2004 - Current

BA Honours - Creative Arts

Bath Spa University College

Foundation Degree in Arts -

Hereford Art College

A-Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form College

Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat's School
Sophie Campbell