Scander Mednini

Results-driven sales professional and team leader with 15+ years across regulated financial services, B2B energy procurement, and consumer sales. Track record of opening new revenue lines, building pipelines from a standing start, and consistently ranking among top performers — including company-wide #1 sales rankings and record-breaking launch months. Experienced people manager (teams of up to 13) skilled in coaching, performance management, and compliance-led process.

Known for turning standard transactions into longterm client relationships and for raising the standard of the teams around me.

General Insurance Advisor - James Leighton Financial Services

(2026-02)

• Selected to help launch the firm's new Buildings & Contents Insurance department, advising first-time buyers and remortgage clients on cover tied to their completion timelines.
• Delivered record-breaking months since launch and generated substantial commission for the business, building both immediate sales and a confirmed forward pipeline of pending policies.
• Earned more positive client Google reviews than any other staff member on a like-for-like basis — within a short tenure.
• Passed Quilter Financial regulatory vetting and achieved Competent Adviser Status (CAS); placed clients with 5-star Defaqto-rated insurers (Allianz, AXA) via Uinsure.

Sales - Kingswood Partnership

(2025-05 - 2026-01)

• Managed client communications through the Damson Estate Planning takeover, confirming existing will details and safeguarding the document estate held on site.
• Booked Free Will Reviews at volume, identifying upgrade opportunities (Powers of Attorney, Trusts) and documenting client requirements for the Estate Planning team.
• Owned storage-fee invoicing and arrears resolution, balancing retention of recurring revenue with clean client offboarding.

Business Account Manager - Utility Market Watch

(2024-10 - 2025-03)

• Operated as a commercial energy consultant delivering end-to-end procurement solutions, exceeding the department's new-business targets through targeted outreach to key decision-makers.
• Analysed business consumption profiles and negotiated with multiple suppliers to secure advantageous rates, positioning as a trusted advisor for long-term energy planning.

Sales Consultant - Tritility

(2024-06 - 2024-10)

• Generated high-value qualified leads for the Newcastle closing team via targeted campaigns, exceeding conversion benchmarks.
• Secured Letters of Authorization and captured detailed supplier, meter and contract data, creating seamless handoffs that reduced the sales cycle by 30% — a method adopted across multiple regions.

Sales Executive - UK Utility Ltd

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

• Managed the full 360° B2B energy sales cycle from prospecting to close, consistently outperforming team KPIs for new client acquisition.
• Built a portfolio of long-term clients by analysing consumption data and market trends and negotiating exclusive supplier rates that beat standard market offerings.

Manager - Money Redress Limited

(2021-06 - 2023-01)

• Promoted to Manager after four years of recognised performance; led 13 staff across departments, planning and delegating daily workloads in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment.
• Ran monthly 1:1s, performance reviews, training and call audits; handled escalated complaints and partnered with compliance to resolve issues.
• Produced monthly MI and performance trackers to identify improvement areas, and supported external recruitment of new team members.

Technical Specialist - Money Redress Limited

(2017-03 - 2021-06)

• Investigated investment and pension mis-selling claims, obtaining legal documentation via DSARs and assessing high-risk strategies (illiquid bonds, loan notes, overseas property).
• Drafted evidence-based complaints submitted to FOS, FSCS and TPO; contributed to a 98% success rate on submitted claims.

Sales Specialist - Community Brands (SchoolPod / Teachers2Parents)

(2015-10 - 2017-03)

• Sold bespoke safeguarding and communications software to education decision-makers via tailored demos, winning business with academies and private schools by mapping features to OFSTED priorities.

Sales Representative - Phones 4u

(2009-05 - 2011-11)

• Achieved #1 sales consultant company-wide three times in nine months (Oct 2009, Jan 2010, May 2010); scored 98% and 100% on mystery-shopper assessments, selling in the flagship Fosse Park store.

Telesales Agent - Consumer Money Matters Ltd

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

Consistent top performer, trusted to pilot new initiatives and resolve escalated complaints.

Leicester College

Guthlaxton College

Woodland Grange