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Lauren Scott

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Media Sales Executive at Velocity Media building advertising pipelines with HubSpot and local businesses.

South Africa

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At Velocity Media, I prospect, pitch, and close advertising deals with local businesses, PR agencies, regional brands, and tourism departments. I manage sales pipelines and client follow-ups using HubSpot CRM.

At W1 Investment Group, I led business development initiatives and managed a sales-focused team. I also provided tailored financial planning solutions and maintained lead pipelines.

At Parkwest Gallery, I organized and conducted art auctions, developed marketing plans, and presented art history seminars. I also managed the onboard art gallery and supported auction preparations and events.

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Media Sales Executive

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Velocity Media

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Prospects, pitches, and closes advertising deals with local businesses, PR agencies, regional brands, and tourism departments. Builds and manages sales pipelines using HubSpot CRM, maintaining proactive follow-ups and strong client relationship management.

Sales Business Development HubSpot Customer Relationship Management Networking Pipeline Management Inbound Sales HubSpot Sales

Business Development Consultant

W1 Investment Group

Aug 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Led business development initiatives through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and relationship-building strategies. Managed and motivated a sales-focused team to exceed performance targets and deliver exceptional client service.

Business Development Cold Calling LinkedIn Outreach Networking Team Leadership CRM Management Lead Generation Customer Relationship Management

Business Development CRM & Team Leader

Swissential SA

Sep 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Supported and guided team members through sales training, mentorship, and collaboration, helping drive performance, confidence, and overall sales effectiveness. Generated new business opportunities through strategic outreach and networking initiatives.

Team Leadership Sales Training Mentorship Business Development Networking Customer Relationship Management CRM Management

Principal Art Auctioneer

Parkwest Gallery

Dec 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Managed a multicultural art team, fostering motivation and success in a high-energy environment. Organized and conducted successful art auctions, presenting artworks in an engaging, professional manner.

Auctioneer Team Management Marketing Art History Event Coordination Public Speaking

Art Gallery Director

Parkwest Gallery

Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 6 months)

Managed the onboard art gallery, collaborating with team members to drive the program's success. Organized exhibitions, lectures, and collecting events to enhance the art program.

Gallery Management exhibition planning Event Coordination Marketing Strategy Teamwork

Art Associate

Parkwest Gallery

Feb 2015 - Jun 2015 (4 months)

Sold artworks within the onboard gallery and during live art auctions, delivering a professional and engaging client experience. Assisted with gallery setup and presentation to ensure exhibitions and events were visually appealing and well organised.

Art Sales Client Engagement Event Operations Marketing Customer Service