Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Samantha Ball

Samantha Ball

Sales/BDM/Relationship Manager
Mount Richon,WA

Summary

As a accomplished Sales Professional with over 15 years of experience working within Sales/BDM/Account Management Roles.

It has been in recent times I commenced working within the disability sector as a Carer/Support Worker.

In this small time I have thoroughly enjoyed my new career change.

Although the two industries are different they come with familiar skills set .

Like putting your customer first , going the extra mile , a 100% customer service, communication and client satisfaction has been the ingredient to my sales success. I believe these tools also apply for giving the best care .

I obtain a high standard of work ethics , it’s been my personable approach in assisting and following up with my clients needs has been a great quality and strength of mine which has lead me to obtain great results .

I believe these tools and technics will assist me in support work.

My combination for caring , weather it be for the elderly or the disabled would be of much interest.

My Innovative and my professional focus on maintaining both these skill sets excites me .

I’m Personable, friendly and solution-oriented. with dedication to customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Look forward in hearing from you . Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.

Work History

Business Development Manager

Petcover Australia
Perth, WA
10.2022 - 09.2023

Sales Force Management CRM Platforms

Sales Presentation Tradeshow

Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.

Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.

Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.

Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings.

Prospected 30 new weekly leads using cold calling, site visits and

customer referrals.

Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable

  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Business Development Representative

Cookers Bulk Oil System
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Created and improved business pipeline using cold and warm techniques
  • Generated consistent leads, developed pipelines and closed 10-20 sales per month
  • Worked with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans
  • Offering expertise in product knowledge, sales and operations. Able to consult with customers, build strong relationships and increase hard sales numbers
  • Effectively built relationships with both established and potential customers
  • Put together contracts and completed sales with new and existing clients
  • Identified under performing product lines and refocused efforts to successfully bring each in line with expected targets
  • Prompted customers to switch from competitor's product by identifying and filling gaps

Professional Sales Representative

Luxe Spa on Kensington
10.2017 - 10.2021
  • Researched and capitalised on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base
  • Increased bottom line profitability by growing customer base and capitalising on up sell opportunities
  • Drove substantial sales with more than $6,000 in weekly revenue through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases
  • Increased sales by 30% over a two-year period
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to improve customer satisfaction
  • Interacted with customers by asking appropriate open-ended questions to better understand customers needs and requirements
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules
  • Provided customers with knowledgeable and timely responses to questions and concerns
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival

Sales Executive/Business Development Manager

Spreets, Cudo and Deals.com (Group Buying)
09.2011 - 09.2015
  • Employed techniques such as cold calling, prospecting and networking to new customers and penetrate new markets
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
  • Retained clients and obtained referrals by promptly resolving customer complaints, providing value and ensuring quality
  • Worked closely with Business owners, using persuasive communication skills and customer relations expertise to close deals
  • Delivered consistent follow up with customers after each sale by phone or email to answer any last minute questions
  • Created forecasts of opportunities and documented all follow-up communications in the CRM system

Professional Sales Representative

Combined Insurance Company of Ireland
05.1999 - 09.2008
  • Cold called more than 20-40 potential customers each week identifying lucrative business prospects through cold calling, networking, and database leads
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules
  • Developed relationships with existing sickness and accident policy holders with providing individualised customer service to maintain longevity of accounts
  • Recognised as top sales generator, increasing sales level by 70%

Business Development Specialist

Cohesion Labels
Perth , WA
10.2023 - Current
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

WWC , Police Clearance, NDIS Quality And Safeguard

Certificate

Colaiste Muire
Ennis, County Clare
1982

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Business development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer relationships
  • Up sell opportunities
  • Acquiring new customers
  • Goal-oriented
  • Sales techniques
  • Positive rapport building
  • Account management
  • Managing advertising packages
  • Client meetings
  • Excellent negotiating tactics
  • Business Development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Force Management
  • CRM Platforms
  • Sales Presentation
  • Tradeshow Events
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Partnering and Relationships
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Sales
    Surpassed many sales goals , winning many top sales person awards

Timeline

Business Development Specialist

Cohesion Labels
10.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Petcover Australia
10.2022 - 09.2023

Professional Sales Representative

Luxe Spa on Kensington
10.2017 - 10.2021

Business Development Representative

Cookers Bulk Oil System
01.2016 - 10.2017

Sales Executive/Business Development Manager

Spreets, Cudo and Deals.com (Group Buying)
09.2011 - 09.2015

Professional Sales Representative

Combined Insurance Company of Ireland
05.1999 - 09.2008

WWC , Police Clearance, NDIS Quality And Safeguard

Certificate

Colaiste Muire
Samantha BallSales/BDM/Relationship Manager