Results-driven global sales manager with extensive experience in competitive industries including the footwear sector and property management. Proven track record of expanding market presence, driving sales growth, and maximizing client portfolio value. Adept at building strong relationships and leveraging cultural awareness across 42 countries. Seeking new sales opportunities to apply expertise in driving transformational growth.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Grew Phildon Footwear’s annual turnover from £90k to £1.5m, expanding into 42 countries by cultivating strong, mutually beneficial trusting relationships with key clients.• Established a thriving export business with annual revenue of £1m by high level product research into local markets.• Earned £50k in commission at one footwear exhibition through effective negotiation and closing of deals.• Achieved a 50% increase in property value through strategic refurbishments by negotiating best deals on products and services.• Maintained zero voids in property portfolio management over ten years by understanding the market and tenant needs.KEY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS• Sales Growth & Business Development – throughout career developed business through sales including generating 50% income growth in property business and developing portfolio by 30%.• Client Relationship Management – Proud of reputation for client and customer retention, skilled in building trust, responsiveness and reliability.• Negotiation & Closing Skills – Track record of closing deals varying in size from £5k-£150k.• Customer Centric – Empathetic ability to sell to high-value and low-value B2B clients.• Good Communication Skills – Excellent telephone manner and face to face skills.• Unwavering Integrity and Loyalty – Maintains honesty and transparency in all business dealings.• Project Management & Process Improvement – Improve efficiency of systems and processes to enable fast retrieval of key information.• Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity – Experience of working with global and UK clients.• Team Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to recruit and develop top talent to deliver projects.• Financial Management & Budgeting – Successfully implementing cost saving measures resulting in a 40% reduction in operational expenses. Developed and managed annual sales budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.• Strategic Planning & Market Analysis- Analysed customers spending patterns to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.Keen to expand my network and share more about my experiences, please connect with me
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Sales And Development Manager, S Penn ConsultingSelf-Employed
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Sales & Development Manager, S Penn ConsultingSelf-Employed Jun 2005 - PresentManaged a business supporting B2B clients with sales, development and management in the fashion and property sectors. Clients included:Sales Agent representing Ella Shoes Ltd., Laceys Footwear, Phildon Footwear Ltd. • Engaged extensively with industry leaders, Amazon, Fenwicks, Nelly.com, Sarenza.com, Landmark Group and LaModa enhancing brand visibility and penetration.• Created a global market for Laceys Footwear, generating £650k in the first year.• Built solid relationships with over 500 clients, improving retention and brand reputation.• Attending trade shows and exhibitions in the UK and Europe. Including the set up with meticulous attention to detail and being a team player.Private Property Portfolio Manager Care First Developments Ltd. • Managed residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with regulations and maximizing values.• Oversaw end-to-end project management for refurbishments, maintaining high occupancy rates.• Acted as Chair of the Residents’ Association, enhancing tenant relations and operational efficiency.• 40% cost savings, income growth of 50% and debts minimised; increasing the portfolio size by 30%.Business Manager T Palmer Dog Care • Restored stability for a high-net-worth client's operations, managing a business with £100k turnover.• Implemented Agile principles, driving significant cost reductions and operational improvements.• Significantly reducing costs via contract re-negotiations with vendors, suppliers and third parties.Prior to this worked in media and banking sector in both back and front office.
Sam Penn Education Details
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Bromley College Of TechnologyDistinction -
College For The Distributive TradesGeneral Diploma In Textiles -
NrlaNrla Accredited -
School Of Psychotherapy And CounsellingPost Graduate Diploma In Psychotherapy And Counselling
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Sam Penn attended Bromley College Of Technology, College For The Distributive Trades, Nrla, School Of Psychotherapy And Counselling.
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