SARAH McTAGGART
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced sales professional with over 20 years of industry expertise seeking a challenging role to leverage strong customer service skills, business development acumen, and networking capabilities. Proven track record in new business acquisition, account management, and problem-solving within diverse sales environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
2degrees
04.2023 - Current
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Identify and engage with key decision-makers in target organisations to understand their telecommunication needs and develop tailored solutions
- Utilise market insights and industry trends to drive strategic sales approaches and capitalise on emerging opportunities
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to showcase the value proposition of 2degrees' products and services.
Sales Consultant
PCL Group Ltd (Print Consultants)
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Account Management (Grew existing accounts by 30-40%) and new business generation (added 40% more new business)
- Development and presentation of Sales Proposals
- Market research, BNI networking, and cold calling for new business opportunities.
Key Account Manager
Boost Promotions Ltd (formerly Crippz Promotions)
01.2014 - 04.2020
- Achieved over $1M in new business revenue
- Managed key client accounts and developed new business
- Secured new business contracts and partnerships.
Direct Mail Specialist & Print Advisor
Western Mailing
04.2012 - 01.2014
Account Manager
Printing.Com (Formerly PrintStop)
07.2009 - 12.2013
Account Manager
Chaucer Press Ltd
03.2007 - 07.2009
Education
Certificate in Direct Marketing -
NZ Marketing Association
2013
Bachelor of Business Studies - Human Resource Management
Massey University
2003
Skills
- Consultative Selling Approach
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Relationship building and management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- High Level of Organisational Ability
- Team Collaboration
- CRM Management
Professional Development
- Print Awareness Course with Print NZ
- Various Sales courses with Vodafone and Eftpos NZ Ltd
- Business networking with BNI
- Ongoing print and sales training with printing.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness
- Bridge (the card game)
- Singing
- Owner of local manufacturing business NZ Spring Works Ltd
Verbal References
Available on request
Timeline
Business Development Manager
2degrees
04.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
PCL Group Ltd (Print Consultants)
04.2020 - 04.2023
Key Account Manager
Boost Promotions Ltd (formerly Crippz Promotions)
01.2014 - 04.2020
Direct Mail Specialist & Print Advisor
Western Mailing
04.2012 - 01.2014
Account Manager
Printing.Com (Formerly PrintStop)
07.2009 - 12.2013
Account Manager
Chaucer Press Ltd
03.2007 - 07.2009
Certificate in Direct Marketing -
NZ Marketing Association
Bachelor of Business Studies - Human Resource Management
Massey University
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