Amber Bignall

An innovative, ambitious and optimistic individual with natural and effective communication skills, who strives to exceed expectations and enjoys achieving goals with precision and stamina, seeking to utilise the skills and experience gained from working in sales and managing accounts across various and diverse industries. A strong and successful portfolio of experience in account management, sales and business development which have developed key skills in creating successful communicative relationships with key stakeholders and commercial clients, as well as key analytical, sales and data preparation skills and the ability to improve department productivity and efficiency.

Sales Account Manager - Sampling Innovations Europe

(2024-04)

Working on the commercial team, leading in the acquisition of new business and development of existing accounts for health and beauty samples. Regularly meeting with customers to bring their ideas to life and building strong partnerships with brands. Developed the sales and marketing strategy for the UK, exploring challenges within the market as an opportunity to find solutions for brands.

• Developing sales strategy and implementation
• New business sales
• Account management
• Working with luxury brands on design and compatibility of products and packaging
• Leading on UK marketing
• Creating and delivering presentations

Account Manager for East and West Sussex - Johnson & Johnson - Sussex and Surrey

(2023-01 - 2024-04)

Working in field sales for Johnson & Johnson Vision selling ACUVUE contact lenses into opticians across Sussex and Surrey. Developing key clinical knowledge and strong B2B customer relationships in order to deliver a strong and targeted sales pitch.

• Account management
• Sales data analysis
• Salesforce input
• Organising CPD events
• Delivering clinical and retail training

Commercial Operations Executive - The Independent (ESI Media)

(2021-04 - 2022-12)

Working within the Licensing and Syndication team with focus on commercial partnerships and marketing, library operations and new business for national and regional newspapers.

• Key account management for commercial partners
• Billing and invoicing
• Proofreading
• Creating weekly board level revenue reports
• Tracking growth targeting areas of improvement
• Commercial marketing
• Spot text sales

Publisher Services Executive - NLA Media Access

(2018-11 - 2021-04)

• Developing relationships with new partners and clients
• Creating and delivering presentations to internal and external clients
• Event organising
• Liaising with publishers and text aggregators
• PR and marketing
• Management of website content and updates
• Attending conferences and seminars regarding the wider publishing industry
• Billing and invoicing
• Actively working to ensure all KPIs are achieved

Content Operations Executive - NLA Media Access

(2018-01 - 2018-11)

Content Operations Assistant - NLA Media Access

(2016-10 - 2018-01)

Contracts Administrator - Allied Protection

(2014-08 - 2017-10)

Working in the compliance division at a Fire Protection Company, managing key accounts fire safety utilities.

• Writing and editing company news reports
• Minute taking
• Scheduling
• Presenting both internally and to external clients

Administrator/ Receptionist - Mid Sussex Heath Care Centre

(2012-08 - 2013-09)

• Receptionist work
• Scheduling
• Admin based work
• Caring of patients
• Working with confidential information
• Management of volunteers
• Issuing prescriptions
• Creating advertisement boards

BA/BSc Hons - English Literature with English Language and Communication - Canterbury Christ Church University (2013-09 - 2016-07)

A-Levels - Communication and Culture, English, Sociology - BHASVIC (2011-09 - 2013-07)

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science and an Advanced Diploma in ICT and Business - Oakmeeds Community College (2006-09 - 2011-07)