Mark Russell

Background

About Mark Russell

I am a creative and innovative Sales Professional who has established an exceptional record of achievements and experience within the advertising sector and I possess a proven track record in maximising promotional campaigns for clients.As a proactive individual I am proficient in devising, designing and implementing best practice techniques to optimise business operational needs and I am highly skilled in prioritising and efficiently managing multiple assignments.I am a visible leader and mentorship figure with the capacity to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, while being proficient in team building and developing staff. Furthermore I embrace new challenges and position of increased responsibility.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:• Business Development• Customer Service & Client Relations• Problem Solving• Mentoring & Staff Development• Leadership• Relationship Building• Face to Face Sales & Negotiations• Target Driven• PresentationsKEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrates a high level of verbal and written communication with the ability to liaise effectively with partners of all levels and specialties. Assured in conveying information clearly and concisely.Advertising & Promotions: Developed a proven track record in the preparation and execution of creative and innovative advertising campaigns to promote clients through securing prime locations to maximise advert impact.Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: A clear thinker, able to analyse a situation and process information quickly in order to develop logical solutions. Able to anticipate problems and remain open and flexible to unearth solutions.Planning & Organisation: A highly organised individual who plans and prioritises a demanding workload, demonstrating strong organisational skills, managing risk and multitasking. Successfully handling multiple responsibilities to drive business objectives.Leadership & Staff Development: A leader and mentor, highly experienced in managing and supervising staff, providing tailored support throughout and beyond their training. Adept in adapting specialist information to be user friendly.Customer Service: Understands and prioritises the delivery of exceptional service standards at all times to facilitate customer satisfaction. Maintains high-standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.