JILL ALLISON
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Results-driven and dynamic business development professional with many years of experience in business development, sales, market expansion, and strategic partnerships. Adept at identifying growth opportunities, fostering client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet customer needs. Seeking to leverage my expertise in driving revenue growth and developing innovative sales strategies to contribute to the success of staff. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisitions Associate
Wolfbrook
Addington, Christchurch
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed potential acquisition targets to determine viability of purchasing.
- Developed financial models for prospective acquisitions and investments.
- Created detailed technical reports highlighting findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Conducted due diligence reviews on potential acquisition targets.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with vendors and suppliers.
- Managed post-acquisition integration efforts including developing transition plans and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Sales Consultant
Harcourts Grenadier
08.2016 - 01.2025
- All things Real Estate
- I have sold real estate in the greater Christchurch area
- Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals from past clients.
- Managed sales pipeline by actively following up with prospects and hot leads.
- Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
Owner/Director
Breads of Europe Limited
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Wholesale Bakery - suppling supermarkets, restaurants, event facilities, hospitals (www.breads.co.nz)
- Business Development was a major part of my role
- Sales and Account Management
- Overall management of the business
- Monthly & Yearly forecasts/budgets/targets in all aspects of the business
- Planning and implementing advertising campaigns and branding strategies
- Hiring, training and overseeing staff
- Creating a social media presence, which saw a 30% increase in visits to our website
- Doubled the turnover in first twelve months of operation
- I took it from 50 customers, to 170 customers during this time, and the business continued to grow year on year
- On-going Research and Development
- Wholesale Bakery - suppling supermarkets, restaurants, event facilities, hospitals (www.breads.co.nz)
Business Development Manager & South Island Branch Manager
Rentokil Initial (Ambius)
Christchurch, New Zealand
05.2004 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Management of the South Island branch, specialising in the hiring of tropical plants
- Management of the South Island branch, specialising in the hiring of tropical plants
- BDM role, increasing the overall turnover of the South Island
- Management of 14 staff throughout the South Island
- Monthly Forecasting
- Sales targets monthly
- Project managing for large Field Day events
- Organising and overseeing weekly team meetings
- Purchasing of plants & containers from various suppliers throughout New Zealand and Europe
- Large customer service focus
- Management of the South Island branch, specialising in the hiring of tropical plants
Creator/Owner/Franchisor
Baby-on-the-Move, New Zealand Wide
, New Zealand
07.1993 - 12.2000
- This was a business that I started from scratch after realising that there was a lack of good quality car seats available for newborn babies, through to toddlers
- I initially set up a hire business in Christchurch
- Once established, and prove, I franchised the business, starting with three in Christchurch, one in Dunedin, and then taking it to the North Island
- Business Development was paramount in this business
- Starting from scratch and taking it around New Zealand single-handedly
- Sold and Set up 12 Franchises throughout New Zealand
- Process involved advertising for a franchisee, interviewing prospective franchisee's, choosing the appropriate person
- All aspects of training new franchisee
- Creating store displays
- Advertising and marketing and set up of website
- On-going franchisee support
- Research & Development
- I sold the overall business in 2000
- It is still running successfully today
Education
Diploma - Frontline Business Management
Australian Institute of Business Management
Licensed Real Estate Consultant - REAA 2008
High School -
Burnside High School
Skills
- Extensive management experience
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Business development
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Business planning
- Employee assessment
- Coaching techniques
- Staff development
- Contract negotiation
- Training method development
Sporting Experience
- New Zealand Representative - Commonwealth Games, 400 metres, 4x400m relay (4th place)
- Co Director - Elite Mens Cycling Team, Breads of Europe-All About Plumbing team, Named NZ Team of the Year 2014, Heavily involved in management of the team, Organising of sponsorship
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acquisitions Associate
Wolfbrook
01.2025 - Current
Sales Consultant
Harcourts Grenadier
08.2016 - 01.2025
Owner/Director
Breads of Europe Limited
08.2010 - 09.2015
Business Development Manager & South Island Branch Manager
Rentokil Initial (Ambius)
05.2004 - 08.2010
Creator/Owner/Franchisor
Baby-on-the-Move, New Zealand Wide
07.1993 - 12.2000
Diploma - Frontline Business Management
Australian Institute of Business Management
Licensed Real Estate Consultant - REAA 2008
High School -
Burnside High School
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