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Leicester, England, United Kingdom

To implement, develop and continue to grow the commercial operation at Leicestershire County Cricket Club leading a team of talented individuals.

Altrincham, England, United Kingdom

Halifax

To play a key part in the implementation, development and growth of FC Halifax Town’s business partnershipsTo also develop and acquire new partners to FCHT by leveraging opportunities through networking, negotiating and closing both new and existing partners, assisting in forming strategic partnerships and building an appropriate framework and strategy for account management.

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

To play a key role in the implementation, development and growth of Huddersfield Town’s business partnershipsTo also develop and aquire new partners to HTAFC by leveraging opportunities through networking, negotiating and closing both new and exisitng partners, assisting in forming strategic partnerships and building an appropriate framework and strategy for account management.Key Achievements• Successfully achieved and signed agreements with 100 Club Partners at Huddersfield Town• Part of the team that delivered the Paddy Power title sponsorship• Part of the team that delivered the record breaking OPE Premier League front of shirt agreement• Continually increasing revenue year on year growth for six years at Huddersfield Town

Working within the vertical Manufacturing & Retail Sector I was promoted to Corporate Sales Manager & responsible for managing & developing a team of 8 account managers maintaining, managing budgets, forecasting, and increasing revenues within the existing corporate accounts. By understanding the business drivers and long-term strategies, I was tasked with heading a team to sell existing products and solutions, which will deliver those key objectives. Such accounts within the Manufacturing & Retail Sector were Scottish & Newcastle, Matalan, Ingersoll Rand, Marks & Spencer and The Kingfisher Group (owners of B&Q) with AOV’s in excess of £130k. Whilst also managing the Vodafone/Manchester United partnership

United Kingdom

Working within the vertical Manufacturing, Retail, Leisure & Public/Private Sectors I was responsible for maintaining and increasing voice & data revenues within my portfolio of multi-million pound Corporate accounts with +300 handsets which included Matalan, Next, AKZO Nobel, University of Manchester, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council with AOV’s in excess of £100k & managing the Vodafone/Manchester United parnership agreement. By understanding my client’s business drivers and long-term strategies, I was tasked with introducing products and solutions, which will deliver those key objectives.Key Experience- Extensive experience of successfully delivering sales solutions to a target within a B2B corporate environment- Demonstrable record of over-achievement against target in an account management role within a corporate environment- Previous experience of engaging and operating at all levels to drive through sales in the corporate market place- Experience of developing relationships in a variety of sectors whilst generating new business.- Effective communication and negotiation skills – highly developed due to dealing with a vast array of customers who have individual requirements and expectations- Ability to inspire & influence key stakeholders, delivers outstanding customer services & the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.- Experience of managing high profile accounts for a global brand with the objective of driving profits- Ability to execute & achieve KPI's through account planning and organisation