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As a highly experienced new business sales consultant with over 25 years of experience in corporate, retail, partnerships, and management in the automotive and financial services sectors, I bring knowledge and expertise to help clients transition to sustainable and efficient mobility solutions. My passion for transportation and innovation stems from my childhood love of cars and my early career in B2C car sales, where I learned the skills of selling vehicles, finance, insurance, and customer experience. I progressed to leading a franchised dealership and establishing a fleet centre, where I supported my team and forged strong relationships with external stakeholders. I then moved to the vehicle leasing sector, where I negotiated contracts with board-level executives on a national and international basis, delivering asset finance, MaaS, and SaaS solutions. One of my most rewarding achievements was securing a £50m credit facility and generating £1m in revenues for a client with a specialist commercial vehicle requirement. In my previous role, I was involved in consulting on projects that enable clients to adopt electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, as well as providing insights and recommendations on market trends, regulations, and best practices. 2023 brought a return to Arval, where I am delighted to have the opportunity to manage the south of the country within mid-market corporate sales. My background allows me to leverage my network and experience to develop and manage partnerships with key players in the EV ecosystem, such as manufacturers, suppliers, utilities, and regulators. I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the global transition to clean and intelligent mobility and to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

Listed skills include Fleet Management, Sales, Sales Management, Motor Vehicle, and 19 others.