Zak Slimani
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with extensive experience in consultative inbound sales across financial services and home improvement sectors. Skilled in closing high-value leads, building trust with clients, and delivering tailored solutions that drive results. Proven track record in high-ticket sales , consistently achieving a 50% close rate in financial products and managing client investments up to £100,000. Experienced in conducting 4–6 daily consultations via Zoom, explaining complex systems clearly, and guiding clients to confident investment decisions.
Additionally, adept at managing long-term client relationships , providing proactive support, follow-ups, and performance insights, resulting in repeat business and increased lifetime value. Strong background in crypto and forex trading , achieving consistent monthly profits of £10–15k, demonstrating financial acumen, market insight, and risk management. Recognized for objection handling, education-driven sales, and client satisfaction , with the ability to translate complex information into actionable guidance for diverse clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales representative
Thermal Guardian LTD
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Conducted structured sales consultations to assess customer needs, property requirements, and budget, recommending tailored energy-efficiency and roofing solutions.
- Consistently closed qualified inbound leads through consultative selling, objection handling, and clear explanation of product benefits, pricing, and installation process.
- Built trust with homeowners by educating clients on long-term cost savings, energy efficiency improvements, and property value enhancement.
- Coordinated closely with surveyors to ensure smooth project handovers, maintaining high customer satisfaction from sale through completion.
Investment Sales Consultant
Lifetime Investments (LTI)
2024.12 - 2025.12
- Conducted 4–6 daily Zoom consultations with inbound leads generated via Google Ads and Facebook Ads, presenting automated forex trading solutions and guiding prospects through system functionality, performance results, and onboarding process.
- Achieved an average 50% close rate , converting qualified leads into paying clients through consultative sales techniques, trust building, and clear explanation of investment strategies.
- Managed client investments averaging £5,000 per account , successfully onboarding high-value clients investing up to £100,000+ .
- Built long-term client relationships through proactive follow-ups, ongoing support, and performance reviews, resulting in repeat investments and increased client lifetime value .
- Addressed client concerns and risk perceptions professionally, maintaining strong retention by providing education, reassurance, and responsive post-sale account support.
Floor manager
Thermal Guardian LTD
2023.08 - 2024.01
- Oversaw sales floor responsible for £1M+ in revenue , delivering high profit margins while personally contributing £250K in direct sales .
- Managed day-to-day operations of the sales floor, overseeing team performance, productivity, and target achievement.
- Led, coached, and motivated a team of sales representatives to improve conversion rates and overall sales performance.
- Monitored KPIs including lead generation, booking rates, and call quality, providing real-time feedback and performance support.
- Delivered training and onboarding for new team members, improving confidence, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
- Implemented coaching strategies that improved team booking performance.
Direct sales representative
Efficient Living LTD
2022.04 - 2023.08
- Quickly became one of the top-performing sales representatives, consistently generating 10+ qualified leads per day through outbound calls to UK homeowners regarding home improvement services.
- Achieved £500K+ revenue from 200+ closed deals through high-volume sales performance.
- Developed strong communication and persuasion skills, successfully building rapport, reading customer needs, and adapting communication styles to different personalities.
- Promoted to Table Manager in recognition of performance and leadership ability.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a sales team of up to 10 representatives , driving performance, motivation, and daily targets.
- Mentored new starters on sales techniques, objection handling, and customer engagement strategies.
Education
GCSEs -
Philip Morant School
Colchester, EssexCertificate in Financial Studies – Level 3 -
Colchester Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2021.05
level 1 Electrical installation - Electrician
Colchester Institute
Colchester 2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Target achievement focus
- Direct sales techniques
- KPI monitoring and analysis
- Client relationship building
- Lead generation techniques
- Pipeline Management
- Contract negotiation
- Product presentation
- Initiative taking
- Time efficiency
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Sales representative
Thermal Guardian LTD
2025.09 - 2026.04
Investment Sales Consultant
Lifetime Investments (LTI)
2024.12 - 2025.12
Floor manager
Thermal Guardian LTD
2023.08 - 2024.01
Direct sales representative
Efficient Living LTD
2022.04 - 2023.08
level 1 Electrical installation - Electrician
Colchester Institute
2021.09 - 2022.06
Certificate in Financial Studies – Level 3 -
Colchester Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Philip Morant School