Tess Kingma
@tesskingma
Motivated sales professional focused on driving revenue growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated and proactive sales professional dedicated to seizing opportunities and achieving excellence in every endeavor. With a relentless focus on continuous improvement, I am driven to expand my expertise in sales and marketing to boost revenue growth and exceed targets. My experience includes roles in various sectors, where I have consistently outperformed sales goals and built strong relationships with clients.
In my current role as a SEN Sales Consultant, I have successfully onboarded numerous Special Educational Needs schools, fostering strong partnerships and delivering above-target results in permanent staffing revenue. My previous positions have also allowed me to set benchmarks for performance, such as securing over 10 meetings in a single week as a Sales Development Representative. I take pride in my ability to communicate effectively and maintain high engagement levels, ensuring that I contribute positively to my team's success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SEN Sales Consultant
Prospero Teaching
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Outperformed September recruitment goals, delivering above-target results in permanent staffing revenue. Successfully onboarded and supported numerous Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools, fostering strong partnerships with Senior Leadership Teams.
Sales Development Representative
Zen Educate
Jun 2024 - Apr 2025 (10 months)
Consistently exceeded sales targets, booking high-quality meetings with schools and surpassing weekly KPIs. Built and maintained strong relationships with schools, ensuring high engagement and increasing conversation rates for the sales team.
Reservations Sales Agent
Pullman London St Pancras
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)
Utilised excellent communication skills to interact with customers via phone, email, and extranet portals to sell accommodation. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hotel amenities, policies, and promotions to effectively upsell and cross-sell services.
Head Reservations Sales Agent
Rutland Hall Hotel
Mar 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Oversaw front office operations, ensuring efficient and professional service delivery. Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new staff and maintained meticulous correspondence records.
Head of Reservations and Sales/Marketing Assistant
Stapleford Park
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Served as the primary point of contact for hotel reservations and conducted comprehensive training sessions for staff members. Reached out to companies to arrange corporate rates and contracted accommodation.
Assistant Sales and Marketing Executive and Senior Beauty Therapist
Wax'd
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Maintained the company's presence on social media platforms and developed relationships with key clients and partners to drive sales and build loyalty. Coordinated promotions, events, and marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Beauty for Life Training College
Diploma, Beauty Therapy
Completed a diploma program at Beauty for Life Training College. This education provided foundational knowledge and practical skills in the beauty therapy field.
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Certificate II, Hospitality
Obtained a Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20207). This certification equipped me with essential skills for the hospitality industry.
Southbank Institute of Technology
Certificate III, Beauty Therapy
Successfully achieved a Certificate III in Beauty Therapy (SIB30110) from Southbank Institute of Technology. This program provided comprehensive training in various beauty therapy techniques.
Alexandra Hills State High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Successfully completed years 8-12 at Alexandra Hills State High School. This period provided a strong foundation in general education.
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