Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Why Am I a Good Fit
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Gervonta A. Smith

Business Development Manager
25 Sunrise Drive

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Manager with a proven track record at Bright Ads Jamaica, consistently exceeding sales goals and securing over $2.5 million in new business. Expert in client retention and relationship building, leveraging strong presentation skills and market research to drive growth and enhance team effectiveness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Bright Ads Jamaica
01.2021 - Current
  • Beat sales goals every year, bringing in over $2.5 million in new business
  • Called potential clients and turned 30% into paying customers
  • Made presentations that won big accounts like Digicel and GraceKennedy
  • Kept 90% of our biggest clients by offering them better solutions over time
  • Helped train new salespeople, making the team more effective

Sales Executive

Caribbean Media Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Grew our client list by 40% through smart outreach
  • Made better sales pitches that helped close 15% more deals
  • Learned what competitors were doing to improve our prices
  • Set up industry events that brought in 200+ new leads

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of The West Indies, Mona
Kingston
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Finding and signing new clients
  • Keeping current clients happy so they stay longer
  • Making cold calls and setting up meetings
  • Creating presentations that win business
  • Researching the market and competitors
  • Writing clear and convincing proposals
  • Using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint well
  • Solving problems and improving how things work

Why Am I a Good Fit

I read Toucan's job posting carefully, and I have all the skills you're looking for. I know how to find new business, keep clients happy, and work with teams to get results. I'm excited about the chance to help Toucan grow even more.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Bright Ads Jamaica
01.2021 - Current

Sales Executive

Caribbean Media Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of The West Indies, Mona
05.2001 -
Gervonta A. SmithBusiness Development Manager