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Michael Grant

Paddington,NSW

Summary

Resourceful business development professional with excellent client oversight, issue resolution and relationship-building expertise. 6 years of sales and account management experience. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes across a multitude of industries.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Consultant

Search Property
11.2023 - 02.2024

Led proposal development efforts, winning multiple high-value contracts for the company.

  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
  • Communicated with nation-wide organisations to build networks and develop leads.
  • Elevated client engagement levels through regular communication updates and strategically planned touchpoints.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to effectively manage leads, ensuring timely follow-up and improved conversion rates.
  • Forged strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing brand reputation and fostering long-term collaborations.

Business Development Manager

Shore Financial
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Delivered mortgage broking presentations to prospective clients, highlighting the unique value proposition of our products and services.
  • Established strategic alliances with key decision-makers to develop referral partnerships as a source of leads
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Store Manager of Operations

Telstra
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between staff members and upper management by conducting regular team meetings, fostering transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Professional Clothier

Tom James Company
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Built and maintained a client pipeline of 1400 clients and prospects.
  • Managed the end-to-end sales process.
  • Developed long term relationships with C-level executives in the CBD as it was a referral based role.
  • Motivated by high monthly and annual KPIs, achieved President's club in my first year (~$600,000 in sales value)
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Education

Certificate IV & Diploma - Finance And Mortgage Broking

National Finance Institute
North Sydney, NSW
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
11.2017

Skills

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Proposal Development
  • Client rapport
  • Customer Relationships
  • CRM Systems
  • Account oversight

Timeline

Business Development Consultant

Search Property
11.2023 - 02.2024

Business Development Manager

Shore Financial
12.2022 - 11.2023

Store Manager of Operations

Telstra
02.2021 - 02.2023

Professional Clothier

Tom James Company
08.2019 - 02.2021

Certificate IV & Diploma - Finance And Mortgage Broking

National Finance Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Wollongong
Michael Grant