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James Jakonic-Bond

@jamesjakonic-bond

Business Development Manager at HyperSKU who led UK growth for a B2B SaaS eCommerce platform and exceeded new business targets by 50%.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m focused on continuing my career in business, marketing, and sales, and I’m open to remote opportunities and relocating nationally or internationally.

At HyperSKU, I led UK growth for a B2B SaaS eCommerce supply-chain platform, supporting market entry and partnerships across UK and international markets. I exceeded new business targets by 50% through consultative inbound and outbound engagement.

I built and scaled a Shopify eCommerce business, growing it to 20k+ Instagram followers and 2k+ email subscribers through organic and paid social, email marketing, influencer partnerships, and UGC. I also grew YouTube to 10k+ subscribers and 1M+ views.

At Aston Workshop, I delivered 500%+ engagement growth on social media posts using trending content and SEO-optimised copy. I hold a BA (Hons) in Business with Marketing Management from Northumbria University and am open to remote work and relocation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Development Manager

Current

HyperSKU

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led UK growth for a B2B SaaS eCommerce supply-chain platform, driving business development, partnerships, and market entry. Exceeded new business targets by 50% and achieved top-5 site traffic through events, LinkedIn, email, and marketing collaboration.

B2B SaaS Sales Business Development Partnerships Market Growth Consultative Selling Pipeline Management CRM LinkedIn Email Marketing

Customer Care Colleague

Barclays

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed customer relationships using Salesforce CRM, recognised for professionalism and strong customer outcomes. Developed commercial awareness through daily engagement with financial and economic markets.

Salesforce Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Financial Markets

Social Media Marketing Executive

Popto

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Planned, created, and managed social media content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, using scheduling and design tools to generate leads and app downloads.

Social Media Marketing Content Creation Instagram TikTok Facebook Canva Photoshop

Marketing Executive

Aston Workshop

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Delivered 500%+ engagement growth on social media posts with trending content, SEO-optimised copy, and integrated digital marketing strategies to acquire qualified leads.

Social Media Marketing SEO Copywriting Content Creation Photography Videography Video Editing Email Marketing

Team Leader

Heaton Property

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Led a team in a final-year university consultancy project, researching competition, target market, and pricing to develop a marketing plan for a real estate client.

Leadership Team Management Research Marketing Strategy Presentation Skills

Outbound Sales Advisor

OVO Energy

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Conducted full-cycle outbound sales, exceeding targets through strong objection handling and USP-led selling. Earned commission in the first week by rapidly mastering product knowledge and sales scripts.

Outbound Sales Objection Handling Sales Scripting B2C Sales Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northumbria University

BA (Hons), Business with Marketing Management

2019 - 2021

Grade: 2:1

BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management, achieving a 2:1 grade.

University of Sunderland

First-year undergraduate, Business

2018 - 2019

Grade: 1:1 and 2:1

Completed first-year modules with a 1:1 in Accounting and Finance, Managing and Leading People, and Business Operations, and a 2:1 in Marketing, HRM, and Study and Employment Skills.