Jack Oakley
Canterbury,United Kingdom
Summary
Driven professional with strategic mindset, showcasing leadership acumen and business development expertise. Proven ability to manage a team and drive organisational growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence. Committed to delivering impactful results across various sales and managerial roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing director
Merchant's Mate
London
02.2024 - Current
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Facilitated training programmes to improve employee skills and capabilities.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
Sales Executive
Just Eat
London
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through to closing.
- Analysed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential clients to highlight features and benefits of our service.
- Regularly met or exceeded performance based KPIs.
Sales Negotiator
Ludlow Thompson
London
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Negotiated final property sale price and terms of sale then worked alongside sales progression team until completion.
- Built rapport with vendors and potential buyers to promote long term business growth.
- Completed 300 weekly outbound calls to generate new business using CRM database.
Business Development Manager
EDJ Vntge
Ashford
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Increased annual revenue through comprehensive sales strategies, generating over £1.3m in our first financial year.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Trained and supported new team members, managed a team of up to six people.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing inquiries and complaints.
Postman
Royal Mail
Ashford
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Distributed mail both on foot and with use of a vehicle to residences and businesses.
Sales Associate
Ralph Lauren
Ashford
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Helped customers locate products by collaborating with back of house team.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
Education
11 GCSEs - Including English And Maths
Norton Knatchbull School
09.2013 - 09.2018
A-Level - Economics, AS-Level Further Maths
Norton Knatchbull School
09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Adaptive leadership
- Business development
- Client Relationship Management
- Complex negotiation
- Effective delegation
- Employee management
- Financial acumen
- Mentoring and training
- Sales forecasting
- Strategic networking
Timeline
Managing director
Merchant's Mate
02.2024 - Current
Sales Executive
Just Eat
01.2023 - 02.2024
Sales Negotiator
Ludlow Thompson
08.2022 - 10.2022
Business Development Manager
EDJ Vntge
06.2021 - 08.2022
Postman
Royal Mail
09.2020 - 06.2021
A-Level - Economics, AS-Level Further Maths
Norton Knatchbull School
09.2018 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Ralph Lauren
09.2018 - 09.2020
11 GCSEs - Including English And Maths
Norton Knatchbull School
09.2013 - 09.2018
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