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Veesha Gajjar

Milton Keynes,United Kingdom

Summary

Proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive with experience in client development and marketing in the legal sector. Experienced in pitch preparation, CRM management, and event support, with a proven track record of supporting fee earners and senior stakeholders. Exceptional talent for identifying new market opportunities and fostering key client relationships. Adept at managing multiple deliverables independently and encouraging an inclusive team culture.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Executive

Law Business Research
London, UK
01.2023 - 11.2024

· Specialised in sourcing legal professionals for a reputable legal guide in across international and boutique law firms across Europe and West Africa.

· Managed a portfolio of 30 client accounts across 35 countries, achieving a 100% renewal rate in the first year.

· Cultivated strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align business development strategies with corporate goals across legal directories, publications, and events.

· Supported pitch preparation and delivery, working collaboratively across the business to create impactful promotional materials for client pitches, resulting in a 70% pitch conversion rate.

· Assisted in budget development and oversight, maintaining fiscal discipline to ensure business objectives were met.

· Analysed and presented client engagement statistics in monthly meetings, providing insights into market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.

Sales Associate

The Lego Store
Milton Keynes, UK
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets.
  • Provided excellent customer service to shop visitors, maintaining store Net Promoter Score above 80%.
  • Created visually appealing merchandise displays attracting more foot traffic into the store, increasing sales of the Botanical Collection by 10%

Customer Service Advisor

Volkswagen Financial Services
Milton Keynes, UK
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Processed and managed internal requests from senior team members to maintain optimum workflow.
  • Provided detailed information about products and services to potential customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing queries and complaints.

Vice President

Nottingham Hindu Society
Nottingham
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Directed the 6th largest society on campus with 420 members.
  • Supervised and motivated 20 committee roles from the day-to-day management to the organisation of large events.
  • Hosted and led the planning of the biggest cultural projects on campus - hosting 700 students, making a £1,200 profit.
  • Created marketing material for the annual Diwali Ball, driving ticket sales up by 45% from 2019.
  • Managed our digital marketing strategy via our most popular social media platform increasing account engagement by 71.7%.
  • Established strong partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders, enhancing the society's visibility and funding streams, through a successful sponsorship programme resulting in an annual £700 donation to the society and promotional activities.


Education

BA - Politics and International Relations

University of Nottingham
09.2019 - 08.2022

A Levels -

Ark Academy Sixth Form
London
09.2017 - 08.2019

Skills

  • Legal background
  • Client relations
  • Proposal writing
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • New business development
  • SAP expert
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficiency with CRM systems



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Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Yoga
  • Running
  • Gardening

Accomplishments

Grades 1- 8 Classical Ballet [RAD Certified]

Performer for The English Youth Ballet

Grades 1-3 Violin



Languages

English
Native
Gujarati
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Law Business Research
01.2023 - 11.2024

Sales Associate

The Lego Store
06.2022 - 12.2022

Customer Service Advisor

Volkswagen Financial Services
08.2021 - 05.2022

Vice President

Nottingham Hindu Society
05.2021 - 05.2022

BA - Politics and International Relations

University of Nottingham
09.2019 - 08.2022

A Levels -

Ark Academy Sixth Form
09.2017 - 08.2019
Veesha Gajjar