Scott Palfrey
@scottpalfrey
Experienced sales and business development professional driving revenue growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly experienced Sales and Business Development professional with over 20 years of success in driving revenue growth, managing key client relationships, and executing strategic sales initiatives within the communications and digital sectors. My expertise lies in lead generation, account management, and SaaS sales, and I am eager to leverage my skills in a dynamic organization.
Throughout my career, I have consistently achieved impressive results, such as increasing client conversion rates by 25% through targeted sales presentations and maintaining a 90% client retention rate by securing contract renewals. I thrive in challenging environments and have a proven track record of expanding client bases and enhancing client satisfaction through tailored solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Consultant
Freelancer
Jul 2024 - Present (10 months)
Designed and implemented customised prospecting strategies for tech, marketing, and SaaS clients. Increased client conversion rates by 25% through targeted sales presentations and tailored pitches. Managed sales pipelines in HubSpot, generating comprehensive reports on prospecting progress and KPIs.
Sales Account Manager
Jobs.ie (Stepstone Group)
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Managed key client relationships, providing tailored recruitment solutions that drove client satisfaction. Expanded the client base through strategic upselling and the acquisition of new accounts. Achieved a 90% client retention rate by successfully securing contract renewals.
Sales Account Manager
House2Home Retrofit Ltd
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Guided clients through SEAI grant schemes, managing customer relationships and ensuring smooth project execution. Led a sales team of 3 junior account managers, overseeing KPIs and lead qualification to meet targets.
Assistant Business Development Manager
RGIS Ireland
May 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)
Conducted outbound sales activities, securing high-level meetings for senior management. Provided key support for contract negotiations and sales documentation. Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales targets.
Senior Account Manager
The Future Factory
Jun 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 10 months)
Led outbound sales efforts for creative, communications, and digital agencies. Consistently achieved KPIs and delivered results in challenging market conditions. Provided strategic support to agency accounts, ensuring high client satisfaction and retention.
Outbound Sales Manager
Thames Publishing
Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 (4 years 3 months)
Managed telesales operations, consistently exceeding revenue targets for both digital and print offerings. Drove business growth through innovative sales initiatives, significantly boosting overall company revenue.
Business Development Executive
Myice
Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Developed strategic partnerships with sustainable retail brands, driving brand visibility and business growth. Managed the sales process for a loyalty program, consistently achieving key sales targets.
Sales Administrator
OCS Ireland
Jan 2004 - Feb 2010 (6 years 1 month)
Managed customer databases and provided critical support to sales and logistics teams. Coordinated sales orders and ensured timely service delivery across multiple sectors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Manchester
Bachelor, Marketing
2000 - 2003
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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