
Joel Makiese
@joelmakiese
Sales Development Representative candidate with Southwark Council and a record of exceeding face-to-face sales targets.
What I'm looking for
At Southwark Council, I handle a high volume of enquiries across more than 22 service lines. I use Civica and CRM databases to compile contact details and build portfolios used across the organisation.
At IBA Global, I sold products and services face-to-face for clients including Great Ormond Street Hospital and HelloFresh. I consistently exceeded sales targets and was promoted early to Team Leader, coaching a team of three on pitching and objection handling.
At Venn Group, I compiled data for a new business database and used a CRM to build and send proposals on future job opportunities. My Aston University studies in International Business and Economics also included regression analysis, hypothesis testing and large-dataset evaluation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Officer
Southwark Council
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Handle high volume of enquiries across 22 service lines, process applications, and provide advice. Use Civica and CRM databases to compile contact details and build portfolios.
Manage stock rotation and inventory to cut waste, balancing tasks and solving customer problems in a fast-paced environment.
Team Administrator / Analyst
Venn Group
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Compiled and maintained data for a new business database, used CRM to build and send proposals, and processed Freedom of Information requests.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative / Team Leader
IBA Global
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)
Sold products face-to-face for clients including Great Ormond Street Hospital and HelloFresh, consistently exceeding targets and promoted early to Team Leader. Led and coached a team of 3 representatives.
Market Researcher
MEL Research
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Persuaded UK residents to participate in market research surveys and recorded data accurately.
Customer Service Agent
Sitel
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)
Carried out high-volume telephone interviews following call scripts, recording information accurately on the Contact Case Management System.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aston University
Bachelor of Science, International Business and Economics
2020 - 2024
Grade: 2.2
BSc in International Business and Economics with a 2.2 classification. Completed modules in econometrics, corporate financial management, and international business economics.
Aston University
Bachelor of Science, International Business and Economics
2020 - 2024
Grade: 2.2
BSc in International Business and Economics with a 2.2 classification. Applied regression analysis and hypothesis testing in econometrics, and built commercial awareness through investment appraisal and risk assessment.
St Joseph’s College Sixth Form
A-Levels and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Business Studies, Psychology, Economics
2017 - 2020
Completed A-Levels in Business Studies, Psychology, and Economics, along with a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and GCSEs.
St Joseph’s College Sixth Form
A-Levels, Business Studies, Psychology, Economics
2017 - 2020
Completed A-Levels in Business Studies, Psychology, and Economics, along with a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and GCSEs including Maths and English.
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