Monty Watson

I am a highly motivated, communicative, and target-oriented 19-year-old professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences across retail, real estate, and premium hospitality sectors. I possess strong commercial acumen refined through advanced studies in Business and Law, paired with natural persuasive capabilities. I am expert at identifying client needs, converting enquiries into high-value sales, and building lasting client relationships.

I am eager to leverage my strong consultative selling skills and high-energy work ethic to excel within a fast-paced, high-performing corporate sales environment.

Supermarket Assistant - Waitrose & Partners

(2024-09 - 2025-07)

• Upselling Initiatives: Actively drove product promotions and seasonal campaigns on the shop floor, successfully cross-selling premium Waitrose products to increase average basket value.
• Brand Representation: Delivered the renowned Waitrose standard of customer service, resolving complex queries efficiently and preserving strict brand loyalty in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Commercial Awareness: Collaborated with inventory managers to ensure optimal stock positioning and visual merchandising, leveraging high-footfall zones to stimulate impulse purchasing.

Hospitality Assistant - Lingfield Park Racecourse

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

• Premium Experience Delivery: Provided high-tier corporate hospitality within private VIP boxes, identifying hidden client preferences to deliver custom, high-satisfaction service.
• Dynamic Upselling: Recommended and upsold premium food and beverage packages to corporate racegoers, directly enhancing hospitality revenue targets during major event days.
• Thriving Under Pressure: Operated with high speed and composure in an environment demanding rapid problem-solving, seamless teamwork, and articulate interpersonal communication.

Sales Team Member - Hamways Ltd (Property & Real Estate)

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• Revenue Generation: Managed inbound client property enquiries, effectively qualifying prospects and booking viewing appointments to maximize active sales pipelines.
• Consultative Pitching: Maintained an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the property portfolio, allowing for tailored benefit-led presentations matching distinct client investment profiles.
• Objection Handling: Dealt directly with customer concerns and structural queries, turning initial reservations into successful contract sign-offs through evidence-based negotiation.
• Relationship Building: Cultivated a high-value database of landlords and tenants, securing repeat business and positive referral streams via highly professional, proactive account management.

A-Levels - Reigate College (2023-09 - 2026-06)

GCSEs - Oxted School (2018 - 2022)