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Ivan Gakev

@ivangakev

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Ambitious business development manager with a results-oriented mindset.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and values collaboration.

I am an ambitious and enthusiastic business development manager with a strong focus on results. My career has been built on a foundation of decision-making skills and a resilient mindset, allowing me to exceed expectations consistently. I excel in understanding customer needs and identifying pain points, offering strategic solutions through a consultative and empathetic approach.

Throughout my professional journey, I have developed expertise in communication, stakeholder management, and talent acquisition. I have successfully managed the full recruitment life cycle and have a proven track record in leading diverse teams to foster collaborative environments. My analytical skills enable me to address complex challenges and drive impactful outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

In my current role at FixMyCar, I leverage my business development and marketing expertise to identify growth opportunities and build relationships with key stakeholders. My accomplishments include significant growth in the garage network and successful recruitment initiatives. I am passionate about driving business expansion and contributing to the success of my team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Development Manager

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FixMyCar

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Leveraged expertise in business development, marketing, and partnership management to drive business success by identifying growth opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders. Developed and implemented activities to produce leads and create opportunities to sell services and win business.

Business Development Marketing Partnership Management Lead Generation Stakeholder Relationship Management Sales Strategy Recruitment Onboarding Training

Business Development Executive

Giant Group

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)

Achieved 50% above the monthly target of appointments set for the Group Sales Director. Proactively exceeded weekly and monthly KPIs to ensure maximum output effort.

Business Development Sales KPIs Appointment Setting

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Business Development Executive

i-go.life

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)

As a Business Development Executive, I was responsible for driving new business opportunities and managing client relationships. My role involved identifying potential clients, presenting solutions, and negotiating contracts to achieve sales targets.

Business Development Client Relationship Management Sales Negotiation Lead Generation

Sales Executive

FixMyCar

Sep 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 2 months)

As a Sales Executive, I was responsible for driving sales and managing customer accounts. My role involved engaging with car owners and garages to facilitate vehicle repair and maintenance services.

Sales Customer Service Account Management Automotive Services Client Engagement

Employer Engagement Officer

Northern Construction Training

Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 (1 year 11 months)

As an Employer Engagement Officer, I focused on building relationships with employers to create training and employment opportunities. My responsibilities included outreach, partnership development, and supporting placement initiatives.

Employer Outreach Partnership Development Outreach Relationship Building