1. DANIEL CHARLES LEWIS HND DIPREA MNAEA ACIM MINSTLM
Sunrise, Green Lane, Lower Broadheath,Worcester WR2 6QH Twitter: @danlewis428
danlewis428@msn.com Skype: danlewis428
Mobile: +44 (0) 7530 102254 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/danlewis428
Professional Profile
• Experienced Sales Agent and Marketing Manager with a background in property sales seeks a new
opportunity to demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication with a forward-thinking organisation.
• A proven track record of meeting and exceeding competitive sales and performance targets. Enjoys fair
competition with equally dedicated colleagues, and always wants to be the best.
• A self-motivated and passionate individual who enjoys a challenge and can adapt quickly to new situations.
Enjoys learning from peers and imparting own knowledge on others. Committed to developing skills and
knowledge through CPD.
• A team leader as well as a team player. Able to manage, motivate and inspire a diverse group to meet
individual targets and contribute towards team performance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Able to quickly build and maintain strong relationships with
colleagues, clients and partners to promote a positive working environment where all parties are able to
achieve their goals.Trusted with cash handling, banking and key holder responsibilities.
• Willing and able to relocate and travel for the right opportunity, including internationally.
Professional Memberships
• Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
• Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
Key Areas of Expertise
• Sales & Negotiation
• New Business Development
• Residential Property
• Marketing & Public Relations
• Social Media Management
• Team Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Presenting
• Networking
Sales Experience
July 2011 – Present Allan Morris, Droitwich
Estate Agent / Office Manager / Marketing Manager
• Presently employed with a leading regional estate agency, responsible for selling a range of properties to
residential customers working to competitive financial targets and KPIs.
• As Office Manager, tasked with coordinating the efforts of a team of eight (four in Sales, four in Lettings) to
ensure that all colleagues are able to perform their duties effectively.
• Liaise with vendors to secure their business, often referring leads to associated offices. Negotiate fees within
company guidelines.
• Effectively market properties to potential buyers. Match customer requirements to suitable properties and
answer all queries in a professional manner.
• Coordinate sales negotiations with all parties, ensuring deals are secure and completed in good time.
• Manage all communication with third parties, including solicitors, land registry, surveyors, mortgage
providers, etc. Ensure full compliance with all legal requirements and resolve any issues that may arise.
Gained experience in residential planning permission and new build property sales.
• Manage all property marketing using a range of tools, including online and local media. Negotiate
advertising rates to secure favourable prices and terms of business.
• Coordinate international sales with overseas clients and our London Mayfair office. Ensure associate offices
have accurate information and assist with sales negotiations as required.
• Also completed an intense one-month internship with Savills, based in their London offices. Gained
considerable experience and training in all aspects of the commercial property market. Dealt with several
high net worth clients including Candy & Candy.
2. Achievements:
• Completely restructured company's marketing strategy to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective system,
including the use of social media as a promotional tool.This has led to significant cost-savings and increasing
profits annually.
• Presently hold the record for selling the two most valuable properties in Droitwich (25 Lyttleton Road for
£975,000 and St Peters Manor for £875,000).
• Experienced in selling unusual properties, including one of only three windmill conversions to come onto the
market inWorcestershire, including surrounding 24 acres.
• Developed and implemented a unique video marketing strategy to personally introduce new properties to
the market through social media channels. On average this new strategy reaches 10,000 potential clients
and has had a noticeable impact on enquiries and viewings.
June 2008 – June 2011 ParkinsonWright,Worcester
Estate Agent / Office Manager
• Initially worked in probate and conveyancing for a busy solicitors practice before moving into an active sales
role, responsible for the sale of property belonging to deceased clients through an in-house property shop.
• Subsequently played a key role in establishing a new Estate Agency office, working with a wider range of
clients to facilitate the buying and selling of residential properties.
• Managed all negotiations with vendors and buyers as well as marketing of properties to potential customers,
utilising a range of traditional advertising and social media channels.
• Also took over management of the office during the recession, helping to keep the business profitable
during a difficult period. Managed three staff (including one working remotely), helping them to perform
their duties effectively and meet competitive targets.
Achievements:
• Introduced a series of new marketing techniques to modernise the company's marketing strategy. This
included the implementation of 'textboard' marketing.
OtherWork Experience
April 2011 – November 2015 Orion Media / Free Radio, Worcester
Event Manager (part-time, ad hoc)
• Worked on an occasional basis for a local radio station covering the Midlands region, responsible for
organising a series of marketing and hospitality events. Coordinated all event planning, marketing, team
management and delivery of events for audiences up to 25,000 people.
• Assisted a range of colleague to help them perform their duties effectively, including sales and marketing,
account management and on-air presenters.
• Often required to present on stage in front of a live audience, usually without a script. This required a great
deal of confidence and the ability to think quickly in order to present the right image and a consistent
message.
• Played a key role in rebranding existing radio stations across the group to help them reach new audiences
and compete effectively with other regional and national stations.
April 2007 – May 2011 Tesco PLC,Worcester
Duty Manager (part-time)
• Worked part-time at a localTesco Express store, responsible for managing a small team of Customer Service
Assistants tasked with the sale of a range of groceries to customers.
• Responsible for store performance during shift, including coordinating all customer service, cash handling,
stock management, etc.
• Monitored and recorded all store data, producing detailed reports for senior management.
• Received management training as part ofTesco's undergraduate CPD programme.
Education & ProfessionalTraining
Worcestershire / Staffordshire University
• Higher National Diploma (HND), Law
3. Worcester College ofTechnology
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Certificate in Marketing
• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Business & Administration
• Advanced Apprenticeship in Business & Administration (NVQ Level 2 & 3 Diploma, NVQ Level 3 Certificate)
• Advanced Apprenticeship in Sale of Residential Property (NVQ Level 2 & 3 Diploma, NFOPP Technical
Award)
• NVQ Level 2, 3 & 4in Customer Service
National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
• Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), London
• Various continuing professional development (CPD) courses
Manchester University
• National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP), Level 5 Diploma in Residential Estate Agency
(DipREA)
Worcester Sixth Form College
• A Level Business Studies (B), Law (B), Critical Thinking (D); AS Level Media Studies (B), Geography (C),
French (D)
Chantry High School
• 13 GCSE passes grade A*-C including Mathematics and English Language
Personal Information
• Date of Birth 6th August 1990.
• British national with full UK passport.
• Valid driving licence and own car.
• Excellent IT skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), email and Internet.
Able to learn new systems quickly.
• Have been involved in numerous social enterprises and charity fundraising events, both as organiser and
participant. Highlights include being an ambassador for New Hope Worcester Children’s Charity, and
volunteering and competing at Strictly Worcestershire. To date I have helped raise over £100,000 for local
charities.