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CLYDE LOURENCO
Experienced Sales Specialist & Tech Recruiter
Summary
Results-focused Sales & Recruitment Specialist with a proven track record in end-to-end recruitment, sales operations, and global partnerships. Skilled in leading diverse teams and implementing efficient processes for business expansion. Expert in talent sourcing, negotiation, and utilizing cutting-edge ATS platforms. Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets, enhance candidate experiences, and build lasting client relationships. Fluent in English, B1 German, and B2 Portuguese, offering a unique blend of linguistic and business acumen.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Recruitment Specialist (Self-Employed)
Elite Prospects
Lisbon & Berlin
01.2023 - Current
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Proactively secure new clients and projects for niche role placements, deliver recruitment consulting services, and manage the complete sales cycle and account relationships.
Recruitment & Sales Operations Manager (Contract)
We Connect Arts GmbH
Berlin
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Established an efficient recruitment process that significantly boosted recruitment operations, incorporating both internal and external procedures to drive successful hires.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Provided comprehensive training to the sales team, resulting in an impressive increase in sales success.
- Enhanced internal operations between the sales, recruitment and coaching departments.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales by 30%.
- Coordinated job profiles and personal development classes for our graduated students.
Sales Development Manager & TechnicalRecruiter
Onity_ GmbH
Berlin
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Built diverse sales and candidate pipeline to exceed quota targets by 360%.
- Successfully placed 20+ candidates resulting in permanent placement fees exceeding €240,000,00.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions to meet client needs.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to customer hiring managers for consideration.
- Increased revenue by using effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
Global Partnerships Manager
Mobile Seasons GmbH (Droidcon)
Berlin
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Sold event sponsorship packages to new and established customers in EU, US, UK markets.
- Managed client service quality at large-scale droidcon events to ensure optimized after-sales delivery.
- Prospected leads, scheduled meetings and converted targets into customers at 20% rate.
- Utilized multiple marketing strategies to improve profitability.
Sales Manager
BOXROX, Competitive Fitness Magazine
Berlin
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Sold premium marketing packages to major sport and lifestyle brands, including Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Rehband, encompassing content, social media, display, newsletters, and sponsorships.
- Managed and optimized diverse client advertising campaigns, ensuring successful outcomes and ROI.
- Proactively grew the customer database through lead generation and targeted prospecting initiatives.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new and existing customers to increase in revenue by 60%.
- Identified and cultivated new partnerships, establishing enduring relationships with a diverse network of international companies.
Sales Manager
Nashua LTD
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Established and nurtured trust-based relationships with a portfolio of major clients, guaranteeing strong account retention.
- Created innovative sales strategies to align with internal KPI's.
- Proactively sourced, interviewed, trained, and supervised new sales staff members.
- Expanded relationships with existing customers by consistently proposing solutions that aligned with their business objectives.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Served as the link of communication between key stakeholders and internal teams.
- Closed multi-million Rand sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Sales Executive
Centracom
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Pro-actively generated new customer leads through calls, emails, and face-to- face presentations.
- Developed clear and effective written proposals for prospective customers.
- Planned and organized a personal sales strategy to maximize sales.
- Managed and updated the company CRM system to efficiently oversee the sales pipeline.
- Achieved monthly sales exceeding a million Rand in VoIP Telecommunications and ISP solutions.
Education
Certification - Content And Marketing Management
We Academy
Berlin, Germany 01.2023 - 2023.03
Certification - Achieving Top Performance in Recruitment
Der Personal Berater Coach GmbH
Berlin, Germany 09.2022 - 2022.09
High School Diploma -
Allen Glen
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2007 - 2011.12
Skills
Social Media
Software
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Pipedrive, HubSpot, Odoo
ATS Software
Timeline
Recruitment Specialist (Self-Employed)
Elite Prospects
01.2023 - Current
Certification - Content And Marketing Management
We Academy
01.2023 - 2023.03
Recruitment & Sales Operations Manager (Contract)
We Connect Arts GmbH
01.2023 - 08.2023
Certification - Achieving Top Performance in Recruitment
Der Personal Berater Coach GmbH
09.2022 - 2022.09
Sales Development Manager & TechnicalRecruiter
Onity_ GmbH
01.2022 - 12.2022
Global Partnerships Manager
Mobile Seasons GmbH (Droidcon)
02.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Manager
BOXROX, Competitive Fitness Magazine
10.2019 - 01.2021
Sales Manager
Nashua LTD
01.2014 - 08.2019
Sales Executive
Centracom
01.2012 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Allen Glen
01.2007 - 2011.12
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