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OLIVER BLAKENEY

Raleigh

Summary

Experienced Sales Professional with a passion for building genuine connections. Known for my strong work ethic and sociable nature, I thrive on forging lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. Committed to delivering results and exceeding expectations, I embrace challenges with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Representative

Pendo
08.2024 - Current
  • Drive outbound prospecting efforts to identify and qualify opportunities, supporting pipeline growth across key enterprise accounts.
  • Selected as team lead for onboarding and driving adoption of “Nooks,” enhancing call productivity and training consistency.
  • Mentored three new BDR hires, accelerating their ramp-up time and contributing to overall team performance.
  • Generated over $1.6M in qualified pipeline in a single quarter through strategic outbound efforts and cross-functional collaboration.

Sales Executive

Oscar Hamilton
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conduct client meetings to effectively introduce the company, building strong initial relationships and ensuring comprehensive understanding of services offered.
  • Present company services to prospective clients in a clear and engaging manner, tailoring presentations to meet specific client needs and interests.
  • Craft compelling email content that effectively communicate the value of services and encourage prospective clients to schedule meetings.

Account Manager

Southern Valet
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Trained and scheduled valet staff, providing guidance on customer service excellence, vehicle handling, and safety protocols.
  • Built and maintained positive guest relationships, contributing to repeat business and enhancing the hotel's reputation for a high quality service.

Sales Specialist

Clear Defense Pest Control
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Personally generated over $150,000 in revenue through door to door and phone marketing resulting in becoming the top performer among first year representatives.
  • 2nd year recruited, trained, and led a team of 7 sales representatives, resulting in all quotas exceeding expectations. We generated $900k in revenue.

Golf Operations

Cobblestone Park Golf Club
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily operations such as working the Pro Shop, overseeing merchandising and tee sheet to ensure a smooth daily flow of patrons
  • Handled booking system and in bound phone calls
  • Scheduled a small team of 3 to run the Pro shop

Education

Bachelors Degree - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Sales Process
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Proficient in a broad sales tech stack, including CRM, sales engagement, and conversation intelligence tools

Details

Reference: Jarrod Reed, VP of Sales, Clear Defense Pest Control, (803)876-6010,



Timeline

Business Development Representative

Pendo
08.2024 - Current

Sales Executive

Oscar Hamilton
03.2023 - 08.2024

Account Manager

Southern Valet
05.2022 - 11.2023

Sales Specialist

Clear Defense Pest Control
03.2020 - 05.2022

Golf Operations

Cobblestone Park Golf Club
08.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelors Degree - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

University of South Carolina

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