William Ali

Sales and business development professional with around four years of experience across recruitment, luxury alternative investments, fine art and automotive sales. Strong background in outbound prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, appointment setting, account management and relationship building. Confident communicating with consumers, high-net-worth individuals, business owners and hiring managers, with experience identifying requirements, handling objections and progressing prospects through the sales process.

Most recently worked across recruitment and business development, generating new business, qualifying vacancies, sourcing candidates and managing client relationships. Seeking a remote SDR, BDR, Appointment Setter, Telesales, Lead Generation or Business Development position where strong telephone communication, resilience and outbound sales experience can contribute immediately.

Recruitment & Business Development at Rosewood Recruitment (2026 – Present)

• Generated new business through outbound calling and direct outreach to UK companies.
• Spoke directly with business owners, directors and hiring managers to identify recruitment requirements and live vacancies.
• Qualified vacancies by establishing technical requirements, location, salary, experience and hiring priorities.
• Sourced and screened candidates based on experience, availability, salary expectations and suitability.
• Conducted telephone qualification calls before presenting suitable candidates to clients.
• Managed client and candidate pipelines through CRM systems and structured follow-up.
• Negotiated recruitment terms and developed relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Worked independently across business development, candidate sourcing and account management.

Sales Executive / Account Manager at Elite Wine & Whisky (2024-01 – 2026-12)

• Conducted outbound sales activity to prospective and existing clients within the luxury alternative investment market.
• Built and managed relationships with high-net-worth individuals through consultative telephone conversations.
• Qualified prospects by identifying their objectives, interest and suitability before progressing opportunities.
• Generated qualified appointments and opportunities for senior sales professionals.
• Managed an active client pipeline and maintained consistent follow-up across multiple touchpoints.
• Confidently handled objections and maintained engagement with prospective clients.
• Worked within a performance-driven environment with daily activity, appointment and revenue expectations.

Account Manager at Warans Fine Art (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Prospected and developed relationships with prospective and existing clients within the luxury fine-art market.
• Conducted outbound telephone prospecting and followed up warm and cold leads.
• Qualified prospects and identified individual requirements and interests.
• Managed an active pipeline and maintained consistent follow-up with prospective clients.
• Built rapport and communicated professionally with high-value clients.
• Supported the wider sales process by progressing qualified opportunities and maintaining client engagement.

Sales Executive at Big Motoring World (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Sold vehicles within a fast-paced, customer-facing automotive sales environment.
• Identified customer requirements and recommended appropriate vehicles and products.
• Built rapport quickly with customers from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Managed customer enquiries and followed up prospective buyers by telephone.
• Handled objections and supported customers throughout the purchasing process.
• Worked towards individual and team sales targets while maintaining strong customer service standards.
• Developed the sales, communication and resilience skills later applied to outbound and higher-value sales environments.

Level 3 Business in Business – Stamford College

GCSEs in Mathematics

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Geography

GCSEs in Science