Sales Manager (Soccer role desired)

PETER J. MARX

Mobile Number: 074**-****** - E-Mail: adb5e2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 1000 cash advance contracts closed for more than £21 million. For the last 11 years I have worked as a Sales professional within the alternative finance industry, specifically the B2B/Fintech space. In 2013 I was headhunted as one of two employees to help start a new lending company. I gained invaluable experience across multiple departments and roles, as well as overcoming all the challenges that come with start-up businesses. PERSONAL PROFILE

A dedicated, versatile, and results-orientated professional with proven ability to exceed expectations, surpass targets, and consistently deliver to deadlines regardless of pressure. Energetic, confident, and a highly dynamic individual with experience in senior roles and the handling of high level responsibilities. A proactive team player with a broad range of people skills, a passion to deliver, and the natural pride and ability to connect with both co-workers and customers alike to ensure the provision of top-quality services. WORK HISTORY

SALES AND MARKETING CONSULTANT Ongoing

Riverbank Trust

• Riverbank Trust are a registered UK Charity that I have been supporting whilst my relocation and VISA process have been ongoing. SALES MANAGER Dec 2017 – Sep 2019

YouLend ApS ~ £5 million closed in Cash Advance contracts

• In December 2017 we merged companies with YouLend Aps, moving into shared offices in August 2018. YouLend are a leading European fin-tech company, and combining their B2B lending technology with our existing customer portfolio and introducer network helped us become the leading Merchant Cash Advance provider in Europe.

• In addition to supporting the Sales Director and CCO with establishing and maintaining new partnerships, I was responsible for the daily management of our single largest introducer of new business. This included everything from the calling of warm leads, e-mail blasts, direct mail drops, inbound application management, and daily/monthly/quarterly reporting to both sets of company owners and directors. The campaign performed at roughly 130% ahead of expected budget.

• In its first month the above campaign funded 5 initial loans for roughly £40,000, 18 months later we were closing 30-45 initial loans for roughly

£320,000 per month.

• As a company we went from the previous levels of around £1 million per month in funded loans to consistently reaching £4-5 million.

• Tasked with creating a company template for the on-boarding of new campaigns.

• Individual entertainment budget of £1,000 per month SALES MANAGER May 2013 – Dec 2017

Liquid Finance Partners Ltd ~ £12 million closed in Cash Advance contracts

• In 2013 I was headhunted to help start a new lending company. Our initial team of 2 eventually grew to 23 staff members. I was predominantly responsible for the running of the Sales Department and building the full sales process and customer journey from start to finish.

• I ran the full implementation and maintenance of Salesforce CRM. Responsible for training and development of all Sales Department employees.

• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with new and existing introducers.

• One of three senior personnel responsible for the authorisation and approval of daily bank transfers related to both loans issued and the loan repayment process.

• Constantly exceeded individual sales target of £250,000 closed in new lending per calendar month.

• Experience with a start-up and the rapid growth and challenges that brings. SALES MANAGER Dec 2008 – May 2013

Merchant Cash Express Ltd ~ £4.5 million closed in Cash Advance contracts

• Merchant Cash Express Ltd was the first cash advance Company to market in the UK. I joined as a graduate, starting as a Sales Assistant with a focus on administrative support. 12 months later I was promoted into a Sales Executive role, with my sole focus being negotiating and closing the terms on our loans. A further 24 months later and I was managing the entire department of 9 others.

• Top Performing Sales Executive 2010, 2011, & 2012.

• Constantly exceeded individual sales target of £100,000 closed in new lending per calendar month.

• Involved with £200,000 annual marketing budget across PPC, AdWords, Print, and Sales Collateral. QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL DETAILS

B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY 2004 – 2008

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY - Varsity Soccer: America East Men’s Division 1 A LEVELS IN BUSINESS STUDIES, ECONOMICS, and THEATRE STUDIES 2002 – 2004 RICHMOND UPON THAMES COLLEGE

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