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Tracey Christ

SEAFORD,VIC

Summary

Experienced with relationship-building and driving sales growth through effective communication and exceptional customer service. Utilizes persuasive sales and negotiation techniques to foster client trust. Adept at problem solving and creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, developing new business, cultivating customer satisfaction, building long-term relationships and contributing to team objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker

SAI Home and Community Care
10.2022 - Current
  • Build and maintain rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
  • Improve independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks
  • Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communicate with healthcare providers and care-giving team

Key Achievements

Consistently recognised by the company and my clients for my exceptional efforts and dedication. Always in high demand and awarded Employee of the Month on several occasions.

Sales Representative

Wurth Australia
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • On the road visiting clients, evaluating needs, promoting company products and services, providing technical advice and sourcing highly specialised chemicals and equipment to meet client needs.
  • Business administration and account management including contract negotiation and maintenance in collaboration with state and national key account managers.
  • Key input into budgetary projections, design and delivery of strategic marketing and advertising initiatives within my territory
  • Increased sales revenue and expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.

Key Achievement

Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets and overall growing business in my territory by over 20%

Early Childhood Educator

Randstad
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Relationship management, including addressing individual child and family needs and supporting positive team relationships
  • Conflict mediation and resolution, including identifying barriers to effective communication
  • Negotiation of task allocation and shift responsibilities to ensure efficiency and quality
  • Maintain written and verbal communication of children's growth development and behaviour
  • Collaboration with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.

Key Achievements

Consistent quality service provision and supporting all elements of daily operation in various childcare centres throughout Canberra

National Business Development Manager

Bellbirdkidz Pty Ltd
02.2013 - 12.2017
  • Generate new childcare centre start-up and refurbishment business through building strong customer relationships
  • Strategic development and delivery of product solutions, including contract and tender negotiation, logistics management, and end-to-end project management from design to completion
  • Understanding the National Quality Framework, and National Laws and Regulations outlining the legal obligations and operational requirements for approved providers, nominated supervisors and educators
  • Collaborate, support and work together with Early Education Account Managers to identify new business opportunities and grow the business in their prospective territories
  • Understand the functions of the business across all departments in relation to the costs and time that maybe required to be successful in executing new business - close collaboration with all team members
  • Provide customised quotes and first-rate customer service in line with Bellbird’s core values during negotiations – this requires a high level of sales skill, strategy and organisation to secure the deal
  • Project manage the job from start to finish to ensure timeframes are met and customer satisfaction is achieved whilst considering the demands of the business in terms of product supply, lead times, account management and installation requirements
  • Actively research and understand the Early Childhood Industry by talking to customers, participating in training and reading industry information – gather and share resources with team members
  • Maintain accurate customer information and keep records of all customer interactions, regardless of the outcome of the sale through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database

Key Achievements

  • Established Bellbird as a reputable supplier of fit outs to new childcare centres and kindergartens. Was therefore promoted from Account Manager to the company’s newly created position of National Business Development Manager.
  • Highest budget and number one performing sales consultant nationally o 2014-2015 Achieved sales of $1,905,537 which was an increase of 20% o 2013-2014 Achieved sales of $1,583,804 which was an increase of 19.5%


Education

Cert IV in Disability

Warner Institute
Brighton, VIC
05-2023

Master Practitioner in NLP & Time Line Therapy

Luke Hawkins Coaching
Sydney, NSW
11-2019

Foster Care

ACT Together
Canberra, ACT
08-2019

Cert IV YOuthwork

Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC
07-2018

Cert III Children's Services

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
12-2011

Marketing Certificate

Gymea Tafe
Gymea, NSW
11-1995

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service and management
  • Superb relationship building and networking
  • Effective planning and organisational skills
  • Highly professional and hard working
  • Territory management experience
  • New business development focus
  • Positive attitude and growth mindset
  • Excellent team collaboration and building
  • Vast life experience personally and professionally
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication

Summary of Career History from 1995 – 2013

Early Childhood Educator 9/2011 – 1/2013

Expect A Star - Melbourne

  • Consistent quality service provision and supporting all elements of daily operation in various childcare centres throughout Melbourne


National Business Development Manager 11/2007 – 8/2011

Play Matta P/L - Melbourne

  • Responsible for successfully establishing the company’s first Australian division. Built a large portfolio of key clients within the playground industry securing Play Matta’s position as a leader in the Australian market.
  • Gained preferred supplier status through collaboration and negotiation with key Victorian Local Government personnel and established 72 playgrounds across Victoria, including 28 for major Melbourne City Councils.


Account Manager 2/2004 – 10/2007

Protector Alsafe - Melbourne

  • Exceeded all targets from Jun 2004 - Oct 2007, with 50% sales growth per quarter from Oct 2005 to Dec 2006


Sales Representative 1/2002 – 1/2004

Pall Mall Manufacturing P/L - Brisbane

  • Conducted negotiations to successfully secure and maintain key accounts with Westfield and Centro groups for the supply of commercial entrance matting.
  • Established distributorships within the Queensland safety industry.


Business Development Manager 2/2000 – 6/2002 

Daviesway Bio-Security and Browns Brushware - Melbourne

  • Instrumental in building a new business arm, and establishing distributorships Australia wide, delivering colour coded brushware into large-scale food manufacturing plants.


Account Manager 1995 – 2000 

Micador P/L - Melbourne

  • Secured new accounts for the supply of arts, crafts, back to school and gift lines with retailers such as Big W, David Jones, Australia Post and Group Newsagency Supplies.
  • Generated overall business increases of 44% in 1997/98, 25% in 1998/99 and 26% in 1990/91. Built market share to ultimately assume responsibility for 25% of the overall business nationally.

Interests

  • Committed to improving personal fitness through the use of a personal trainer, regular gym workouts, yoga and hiking


  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness


  • Passionate about personal growth and development in every area of my life


  • I love to dance and spend time with my friends

Timeline

Home Support Worker

SAI Home and Community Care
10.2022 - Current

Sales Representative

Wurth Australia
01.2020 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Randstad
08.2018 - 12.2019

National Business Development Manager

Bellbirdkidz Pty Ltd
02.2013 - 12.2017

Cert IV in Disability

Warner Institute

Master Practitioner in NLP & Time Line Therapy

Luke Hawkins Coaching

Foster Care

ACT Together

Cert IV YOuthwork

Chisholm Institute

Cert III Children's Services

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Marketing Certificate

Gymea Tafe
Tracey Christ