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Victoria Shepherd-Meadowcroft

Nantwich,United Kingdom

Summary

Results driven client relationship and account management professional with a strong commercial background in sales, stakeholder engagement, and business operations. Proven track record in managing key accounts, developing business opportunities, and delivering excellent service to diverse clients across different sectors. Adept at building relationships, negotiating contracts, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Now seeking to bring strong interpersonal, organisational, and commercial skills to a Client Manager role at Worknest.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Client Experience Coordinator

Worknest
Aldford, Chester
03.2025 - Current
  • Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering timely support and exceptional service.
  • Act as primary point of contact for client enquiries, resolving platform issues efficiently.
  • Coordinate onboarding processes, ensuring seamless transitions into Worknest services.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety, Vinci) to provide tailored solutions addressing client needs.
  • Monitor client service usage of services and identifying opportunities to boost engagement, satisfaction and organic growth.
  • Maintain accurate client records on CRM systems to ensure data integrity.
  • Work towards KPIs focusing on client retention, satisfaction, and service quality.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to refine processes and enhance the client journey.

Engagement Officer

Betamindes Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire East
12.2020 - 02.2024

• Manage stakeholder communications with internal teams and external partners, including local authorities and social services.

• Plan and co-ordinate projects and marketing initiatives to promote services.

• Supervise and train staff, ensuring high quality service delivery.

• Oversee operations of a dementia day centre, managing clients, and logistics.

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Director

Brows by Victoria
Crewe, Cheshire East
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Founded and ran a successful beauty business, building a loyal client base through marketing and relationship management.
  • Managed all operational aspects including appointments, client experience, marketing, finances, and compliance.
  • Development of new services to enhance business growth and client retention.

Sales Manager

Freightroute Limited
Northampton, Northamptonshire
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Managed over 300 accounts across three depots, ensuring optimal throughput and profitability.
  • Cultivated client relationships, negotiated price increases, and identified new business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with operations and clients to enhance KPIs and customer experience.

Project Assistant

Bosch Group
Worcester, Worcestershire
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Assisted in global project management and cost analysis for Bosch logistics.
  • Supported inter-departmental teams to achieve operational goals.
  • Managed billing and resolved payment discrepancies efficiently.
  • Reported on project progress consistently to stakeholders.
  • Executed tasks assigned by Project Manager with precision.

Supply Chain Assistant

BID TV
Acton, London
12.2006 - 03.2012
  • Managed supplier contract for a 3PL warehouse, ensuring proactive communication and high service standards.
  • Led project for warehouse relocation, identifying operational synergies and implementing process changes.
  • Monitored KPIs and SLAs, delivering performance data aligned with customer service targets.
  • Contributed to budgetary control and forecasting for contracts exceeding £60 million, strengthening client relationships.

Depot Development Manager

Target Express
Birmingham
07.2002 - 07.2006
  • Drove new business acquisition and developed existing renewal streams, leading a small indoor sales team to enhance customer retention.
  • Utilised CRM systems to foster long-term relationships, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
  • Achieved budgetary target of £5m in annual depot revenue through strategic initiatives.
  • Conducted daily debriefs and led weekly review meetings with stakeholders to ensure performance alignment.
  • Managed profit and loss budgets, client reviews, cash collection, and debtor days for depots.

Skills

  • Sales expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organisational skills
  • Leadership proficiency
  • Supply chain experience
  • Inventory control techniques
  • Customer relationship management systems
  • Communication expertise
  • Logistical planning
  • Task prioritisation

Certification

  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Diploma Level 3
  • Advanced Negotiation Skills - Scotwork Advanced Sales Training
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Development Skills.
  • Management Master Classes
  • CRM Systems & Solutions
  • First Aid
  • ADR
  • Safeguarding
  • All Microsoft Applications

Accomplishments

  • Conducted cost analysis reviews to enhance profitability and margins within logistics, achieving group wide savings of £1.5m across the Bosch group.
  • Negotiated and delivered a reduction on Logistic carrier costs of £2.4 million for Bid TV.
  • Generated £850K in new business sales in one year against a target of 500k at Target Express.
  • Recruited, developed, and led a team of 35 support staff during a challenging period, successfully meeting company objectives. Betamindes Ltd
  • Championed the business to win an award recognising support for small business across Manchester and the Northern region. Betamindes Ltd

Work Experience

Earlier experience includes sales management positions with Geo Post (DPD) & Thomson Yellow Pages.

Career break between 2012 – 2016 to relocate from the Midlands to Cheshire after the birth of my twins in 2012.

Education

2 A Levels

6 O levels

3 CSEs

Timeline

Client Experience Coordinator

Worknest
03.2025 - Current

Engagement Officer

Betamindes Ltd
12.2020 - 02.2024

Director

Brows by Victoria
07.2017 - 12.2020

Sales Manager

Freightroute Limited
05.2016 - 07.2017

Project Assistant

Bosch Group
03.2011 - 03.2012

Supply Chain Assistant

BID TV
12.2006 - 03.2012

Depot Development Manager

Target Express
07.2002 - 07.2006
Victoria Shepherd-Meadowcroft