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Rhiannon Champagne

Business Development Manager
Brisbane

Summary

Accomplished sales professional with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Proven track record of increasing sales and revenue growth through innovative strategies and relationship building. Strong strategic relationships within the QLD and wider Australian travel network.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Manager QLD/NSW

Cover-More Travel Insurance
09.2022 - Current
  • Develop and maintain key stake holder relationships
  • Conduct business analysis's to increase revenue from a state, area and local store level
  • Compile and deliver monthly reporting to stake holders
  • Consistently exceed sales targets within my region, with strategic focus resulting in the highest attachment increase in the country
  • Work and collaborate as part of a national sales team
  • Develop and deliver product and brand focused training both in person and online
  • Train to large groups as well as focused one on one training
  • Manage relationships with business managers and agents
  • Stay up to date with relevant product and compliance changes
  • Attend and represent the brand at industry and networking events
  • Deliver presentations to agents and clients at trade shows
  • Network within the industry to consistently form new and valued relationships
  • Act as a point of contact for agents and business leaders for assistance with agent errors, claims enquiries and customer complains
  • Assist with complaint handling
  • Bridge the gap between agents and claims/customer service to come to mutually beneficial agreements






Business Development Manager

FoodByUs
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Management of over 40 existing accounts and developing strong relationships to ensure account growth.
  • On-Boarding of accounts and ongoing training to ensure byers become effective and consistent users.
  • Reporting to both the territory and national sales managers
  • Acting as the lead point of contact for all of my ongoing accounts, trouble shooting and finding solutions where needed.
  • Upselling and cross selling to proffered partners.
  • Quickly developed a strong working knowledge of the platform.
  • Develop relationships with key accounts, stakeholders, buyers and suppliers.
  • Gain new accounts generated via a pipeline of inside sales and self-prospected leads.
  • Responsible for north Brisbane, growing this area by over 50% in my time with the company.
  • Reporting and forecasting for my area.
  • Highly autonomous role looking after the whole of north Brisbane with the ability to select who and how to generate business with.
  • Giving regular feedback to management and other key stakeholders.
  • Attending networking opportunities and industry events.

Home Claims Consultant

Auto & General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Processed insurance claims making the final claims decision based on data reviewed from builders and structural engineer reports.
  • Worked closely with home claims assessors, builders and engineers for both the claim and repair process.
  • Liaised with engineers to ensure they delivered the correct reporting required for each assessment.
  • Surveyed potential risks to the company and its stakeholders.
  • Consulted near maps to determine when damages took place.
  • Conveyed outcomes of claims with empathy to clients.
  • Liaised with suppliers and repairs to ensure replacements and work was carried out in a timely manner.
  • Developed a strong understanding of the QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) policies and procedures.
  • Operated within the laws set out by AFCA (Australia Financial Complaints authority) that governs insurance in Australia.

Business Owner/Personal Travel Manager

Travel Managers
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Successfully operated my own home-based travel company.
  • Took meetings and networked within the community to generate further business.
  • Managed finances including client payments, invoicing, paying suppliers, refunds and balance sheets.
  • Undertook business analysis monthly.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
  • Created a personalised, mobile travel experience for a loyal client base.
  • Often created travel itineraries for large groups including school and church groups. ensuring all travel ran smoothly and lasing with on the ground partners to plan and execute events.
  • Updated personal website with current content and incentives.
  • Developed short- and long-term business plans.
  • Engaged in joint marketing strategies with local companies to reduce costs and maximise revenue.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Attended trade and networking events to prospect for new clients,
  • Gave exceptional customer service to maintain and grow a repeat client base.

Team Leader

Flight Centre
06.2013 - 08.2018


  • Supported office business development and customer service.
  • Effectively supervised staff of 6 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Tracked and assessed KPI's to address target and problem areas within the business.
  • Lead the team to a 42% improvement of Virgin Australia sales year on year.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Created unique travel itineraries for small and large grups.
  • Held monthly coaching sessions with employees, assessing KPI and sales results to effectively coach them.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Recruited and developed new employees.
  • Improved staff morale and reduced employee turnover by 87%
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance sales and business results.
  • Ran effective local marketing campaigns to boost awareness in the community and increase revenue.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Scheduled and ran weekly meetings to share information, asses targets and business needs and drive profit results.
  • Wrote quarterly business plans and implemented them to increase business revenue and improve the customer experience.

Assistant Team Leader

Flight Centre
02.2011 - 06.2013


  • Educated customers and employees on the company's mission and values to incite excitement in the brand.
  • Worked closely with the Team Leader to implement new business plans.
  • Displayed consistently expetional customer care and service.
  • Assisted in creating local marketing campaigns to increase customer awareness and revenue.
  • Ran a cross-sale initiative with employees to increase productivity.
  • Actively completed personal development and training opportunities.
  • Educated customers and employees on the company's mission and values to incite excitement in the brand.
  • Worked closely with the Team Leader to implement new business plans.
  • Assisted in creating local marketing campaigns to increase customer awareness and revenue.
  • Ran a cross-sale initiative with employees to increase productivity.
  • Actively completed personal development and training opportunities.

Sales Consultant

Salesforce
03.2009 - 02.2011

- Won top sales consultant 13 times during 23 months of employment.
- Preformed door to door sales for Salesforce selling the Foxtel product.
- Used my naturally strong interpersonal skills.
- Developed skills as a persuasive negotiator.
- Selected correct products based on customer specifications and

explained details and functionality of each.
- Worked independently, displaying strong self-motivation.
- Exceeded sales targets.
- Coordinating with the instillation team.
- Upselling from the basic to extras package to increase revenue.
- Following up and establishing sales leads.

Sous Chef

APK Restaurant
04.2007 - 03.2009


  • Ran all day to day Kitchen operations
  • Organised events.
  • Created and delivered menus including daily specials and speciality functions
  • Order food as required and managed wastage reduction.
  • Complied with all health regulations.
  • Supervised all kitchen staff.
  • Instructed apprentices in their training.

Apprentice Chef

Ginger Catering Events
01.2002 - 04.2006
  • Completed my apprenticeship under Janet Jeffs.
  • Prepared and served food while training in fine dining at the Ginger Room, being part of the team that was awarded a chef's hat, best new fine dining restaurant nationally and best fine dining restaurant.
  • Assisted in preparing and serving food for functions for up to 200 people.
  • Assisted in setting up events and functions for up to 200 people.
  • Wedding catering
  • Formal evenings catering
  • Learnt how to cook with creativity and flare.

Education

MBA - Business

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
04.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - Business

University Of New England
Armidale, NSW
03.2017 - 03.2018

Certificate IV - Travel And Tourism

Franklyn Scholar
Sydney
01.2011 - 01.2012

Certificate IV - Hospitality, Commercial Cookery

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra
02.2002 - 10.2006

Skills

Competitive Business Development Manager with over a decade in the travel industry

Knowledgeable insight into the retail travel industry buying cycle, and the ability to target training and promotions to achieve optimal results

An established history for exceeding sales targets through innovative strategies

Strong, strategic relationships within the travel industry with state and national leaders in addition agents across the state and country

Experienced in the development and execution of a results driven, targeted business plan

Dedicated to representing the brand and building relationships at industry events engaging both clients and agents effectively

Exceptional presentation skills in a face to face environment in addition to online

Previous use of CRM's to keep records and maintain a lead cycle

Exceptional time management and organisational skills

Self motivated with a proven record of working autonomously

Thrive in collaborative team environments, dedicated to achieving the goals of the business

Software

Google suite

Microsoft Office

Hubspot

Tableau

Salesforce

Amadeus

Galileo

Sabre

Omnis

Tramada

Timeline

Business Development Manager QLD/NSW

Cover-More Travel Insurance
09.2022 - Current

Business Development Manager

FoodByUs
10.2021 - 09.2022

Home Claims Consultant

Auto & General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 10.2021

Business Owner/Personal Travel Manager

Travel Managers
08.2018 - 02.2021

Graduate Certificate - Business

University Of New England
03.2017 - 03.2018

Team Leader

Flight Centre
06.2013 - 08.2018

Assistant Team Leader

Flight Centre
02.2011 - 06.2013

Certificate IV - Travel And Tourism

Franklyn Scholar
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Consultant

Salesforce
03.2009 - 02.2011

Sous Chef

APK Restaurant
04.2007 - 03.2009

Certificate IV - Hospitality, Commercial Cookery

Canberra Institute of Technology
02.2002 - 10.2006

Apprentice Chef

Ginger Catering Events
01.2002 - 04.2006

MBA - Business

University of New England
04.2001 -
Rhiannon Champagne Business Development Manager