Ivan GakevIG
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Ivan Gakev

@ivangakev

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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Current

Business Development Manager

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.

GG

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.

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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.

NT

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NU

Northumbria University

Bachelor of Science, Digital and Computer Forensics

Currently studying a Bachelor of Science in Digital and Computer Forensics.

NC

Newcastle College

Diploma, Aerospace Engineering

Completed a Diploma in Aerospace Engineering.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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