Sales and Marketing Executive

Country Land and Business AssociationOn completion of the project management role, I was retained by the CLA in the role of regional adviser. The role involved:Providing advice on the telephone and in person to members on a broad range of rural and land use issuesResearching and assisting in the preparation of CLA responses to public consultationsProviding administrative support to branch committeesWriting editorial for the national and regional CLA publications including the website Representing The CLA at trade and country shows, including setting up stands and displaysRepresenting The CLA at various regional meetings relevant to our membersThe role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of computer literacy, the ability to work in a team and a flexible approach. Reference available.

Ride Welland2009-2010Country Land and Business AssociationTook responsibility for the final year of an externally funded equestrian tourism project. A broad ranging role which included: Delivering the project's targets within the budget Organising and marketing events including business training events, demonstrations and lecturesDesign of marketing materials including adverts, leaflets, promotional items and mail shots Writing press releases, appearing on local radio slots and helping to produce a promotional DVDOrganising and staffing trade stands at several events including The CLA Game Fair and Your Horse Live in order to promote the project and engage with the publicLiaising with web designers during the design and build of a bespoke website and was responsible for marketing the website to businesses and usersResponsible completing accurate monthly reports detailing budget spend and outputsThe role involved working alone so required motivation and the ability to forge relationships quickly as well as strong administrative skills and attention to detail. Reference available.

Promoted from within to managing an expanding department, responsible for 4 other team members. Responsible for the department meeting sales targets and its smooth operation The department won several awards for customer service during my managementRepresented the company at large industry exhibitions in order to promote our products and generate salesContributed to the design of the company promotional material and the websiteThe role required excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong IT and administrative proficiency. Reference available.

Part of successful team selling specialist insurance for leisure vehicles at a large motorhome and caravan dealership.Consistently led in terms of conversion rates and sales figuresTarget driven sales and customer service, both face to face and over the telephoneDealt with renewals, mid term adjustments cancellations and all associated paperwork. The role also required excellent organisational and administrative skills. Reference available.Distance Learning Marker2004 -2005Warwickshire CollegeEvaluating BTEC and Foundation degree level equine studies assignments. Subjects included equine veterinary science, behaviour and professional development modules. Contributed to the content and presentation of the learning material sent to students Work was undertaken at home so required motivation and self discipline to ensure deadlines were met Reference available.; Working to a high standard in a show jumping and livery yard caring for 8 horses including 4 competing show jumpers. I also took responsibility for the premises while the owners were away. Reference available.