Shaun Stevens
Wokingham,Berkshire
Summary
A results-driven professional with extensive expertise in acquisitions, sales, rentals, and all aspects of marketing. Demonstrates a proven ability to win new business, maintain strong client relationships, and build a wealth of industry contacts, including sellers, developers, landlords, and investors. Skilled in developing staff to maximise their potential while fostering an enjoyable workplace culture. Adept at creating new income streams to complement established business operations and driving forward initiatives both independently and collaboratively. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge and leadership skills to achieve sustained business growth and success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Branch Manager
Waterfords
Yateley
2024.02 - 2024.12
* Increased average fee by £2500 per unit
* Increased turnover by 20%
* Market share changed from 3rd to 1st
Multiple Office Manager and Director
Prospect Holdings
Wokingham, Berkshire
2008.08 - 2023.05
- Running Multiple sales and lettings offices across Berkshire and Surrey
- Established a higher end Premier Homes department increasing turnover from £50,000 to £700,000 in 18 months
- Made Director of the business in 2013
- Established Land and New Homes department to achieve record turnover within 2 years
- Built long standing relationships with developers, build to rent developers and long term housing connections
- Turned around multiple offices and departments into profitable parts of the business
- Educated and progressed staff on housing solutions, market conditions and improving customer experiences
Branch Manager
Prospect Holdings
Wokingham, Berkshire
2005.08 - 2008.08
- Increased office turnover and profit to record numbers since the office opened
- Developed staff and values of the workplace environment
- Mentored staff to increase sales success and productivity.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
Assistant Manager
Prospect Holdings
Wokingham, Berkshire
2004.08 - 2005.08
- Valuing property, building relationships and part managing staff
- Helped less experienced staff manage daily assignments.
- Protected and enhanced company reputation, promoting mission and values in all professional interactions.
Sales Negotiator
Prospect Holdings
Wokingham, Berkshire
2003.08 - 2004.08
Assistant Manager
Whiteknights
Reading, Berkshire
1997.03 - 2002.05
Education
Degree - Business
University of Hertfordshire
Skills
- Winning new business and maintaining current business and relationships
- Building a wealth of contacts throughout the industry including sellers, developers, landlords and investors
- Developing staff to maximise their potential whilst creating an enjoyable workplace
- Creating new income streams to complement the established business
- Working both individually and in a team to drive forward my own initiatives to develop business and staff
- Experience in acquisitions, sales, rentals and all aspects of marketing,
Timeline
Senior Branch Manager
Waterfords
2024.02 - 2024.12
Multiple Office Manager and Director
Prospect Holdings
2008.08 - 2023.05
Branch Manager
Prospect Holdings
2005.08 - 2008.08
Assistant Manager
Prospect Holdings
2004.08 - 2005.08
Sales Negotiator
Prospect Holdings
2003.08 - 2004.08
Assistant Manager
Whiteknights
1997.03 - 2002.05
Degree - Business
University of Hertfordshire