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Danielle Whelan

B2B/B2C Sales Professional
Tipperary

Summary

Sales-Driven BDR with 5+ years of success across B2B and B2C environments, blending consultative selling with data-driven insights to consistently exceed KPIs and drive business growth. Experienced in full-cycle sales, lead generation, CRM management (Salesforce & Hubspot), and team leadership. Passionate about customer-centered sales, customer experience, and delivering measurable impact. Proven track record in converting qualified leads into long-term success stories through strategic outreach and empathetic communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Educational Advisor

The CX Academy
Dublin (Remote), Leinster
03.2025 - Current
  • Advise global professionals on accredited CX qualifications, matching programs to career goals through a consultative sales approach
  • Manage full sales cycle: from initial outreach to enrolment and learner onboarding
  • Support prospects through employer sponsorship discussions and flexible payment plans
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and course delivery teams to enhance learner engagement and conversion
  • Represent the Academy through webinars, outreach, and tailored communication
    Key Achievements:
    ✓ Surpassed monthly sales target by 38.8% during a period of 25% reduced lead volume, demonstrating resilience and high conversion ability in a challenging market
  • ✓ Initiated shift from inbound-only to outbound sales by proposing a proactive outreach strategy, now implemented to broaden lead generation channels and reduce reliance on website traffic

Business Development Representative

Results CX
Cork (Remote), County Cork
01.2024 - 02.2025

Proactively identified and converted sales opportunities through strategic outreach.

  • Managed full sales cycle, delivering seamless customer journeys.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to track pipeline activity and drive improvements in conversion rates.
  • Consistently exceeded individual targets, contributing to overall revenue growth.

✓ Surpassed quota 8 months in a row

✓ Revamped and optimized existing outreach templates, resulting in higher engagement and conversion rates among existing customer leads

Multiple Positions

Talkscoop
Sydney, NSW
06.2020 - 09.2024

Retention Specialist (Dec 2023 – Sep 2024)

  • Executed targeted win-back strategies, increasing customer retention by 20%

Team Leader & Training Manager (Oct 2021 – Dec 2023)

  • Directed outbound sales team of 15, coaching reps to exceed targets
  • Implemented new call scripting and objection handling strategies
  • Facilitated skills development workshops, resulting in 20% lift in lead conversion

Call Centre Sales Agent (Aug 2021 – Oct 2021)

  • Sold solar energy solutions through high-volume outbound calling
  • Delivered exceptional customer experience and was promoted within 3 months
    Key Achievement:
    ✓ Generated $216K in a single month — a company sales record

Lead Generator (Jun 2020 – Aug 2021)

  • Spearheaded face-to-face public engagement for solar initiatives
  • Built trust through authentic conversations and high-quality lead generation
    Key Achievements:
    ✓ Personally generated over $2.5M in revenue
    ✓ Led a team generating $830K in additional revenue

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Community Studies

Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick
09.2012 - 11.2016

Skills

Certification

Professional Certificate in Customer Experience- The CX Academy- Distinction

Timeline

Professional Certificate in Customer Experience- The CX Academy- Distinction

05-2025

CX for AI Micro-Course- The CX Academy

05-2025

HubSpot Sales Software Certification- HubSpot Academy

05-2025

Educational Advisor

The CX Academy
03.2025 - Current

Business Development Representative

Results CX
01.2024 - 02.2025

Multiple Positions

Talkscoop
06.2020 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Community Studies

Limerick Institute of Technology
09.2012 - 11.2016
Danielle WhelanB2B/B2C Sales Professional