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
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