Thomas Theakston

Sole sales lead for the art side of the platform, closing high-value sales over phone and email and managing enquiries end to end. Set pricing and positioning for new products and reported directly to the founder on sales performance.

Led strategy and execution of major international sales events, securing record-breaking sales. Designed and delivered sales training across the company, training 150+ consultants and coaching high-value closing.

Relocated to New York as second-in-command to the US Sales Director to launch the US division. Managed and coached a team of four, achieving $3.5M+ revenue in year one and building high-value client accounts.

Consistently exceeded targets selling high-value art face to face and over the phone, ranking as a top performer.

Led new business development and B2B sales, winning wholesale accounts and managing owner and buyer relationships through to retention.

Progressed from door-to-door canvasser to Sales Representative to Canvass Manager, leading a team of 15. Closed high-value home-improvement contracts through in-home appointments and designed new pitches and territories to lift conversion.

Completed GCSEs including English and Maths.

Completed digital marketing courses in Google Ads, SEO, and Google Business Communications & Networking.

Earned an Art History Diploma.

Achieved Level 2 certification in Excel.

Achieved Level 2 certification in Occupational Health & Safety.