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Alexandra Jenkinson

Alexandra Jenkinson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vendor Manager at Ascentae | 4 years experience in Tech Sales

  • Education

    • Universitat de Barcelona

      2015 - 2016
      Teaching English as a Foreign Language EDUCATION 6 ECTS credits

    • Sheffield Hallam University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Internation Business with Spanish

      Activities and Societies: • Netball (BUCS Level) • Elective module in ULS Italian Stage 2 • Global Supply Chain Management - This module was rooted in practice and included relevant research on global supply chains from leading journals. It also analysed today’s globally competitive environment and how the entire value chain can be shaped to address business challenges and reduce costs.• International Strategy - This module examined the strategies of international firms and how firms compete and add value in international markets, the reasons for internationalizing their value… Show more • Global Supply Chain Management - This module was rooted in practice and included relevant research on global supply chains from leading journals. It also analysed today’s globally competitive environment and how the entire value chain can be shaped to address business challenges and reduce costs.• International Strategy - This module examined the strategies of international firms and how firms compete and add value in international markets, the reasons for internationalizing their value chains, why they select specific markets, and how they enter foreign markets, either through their own subsidiaries or through partnership arrangements.• People and Organisations in Context – this module covers the behaviour within organisations, managing group dynamics and conflict, leadership skills and how to work with and understand how different cultures and languages can affect organisations. Show less

    • University of Valencia

      2018 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree International Business

      Activities and Societies: Marketing - Strategic Management - Human Resources -

  • Experience

    • Primark Stores Limited

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2014
      Sales Assistant

      • Progression from till operative to visual merchandising to stock replenishment

    • Inditex

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2015
      Sales Associate

    • Meddeas ( Multilingual Education Development & Support )

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      English Language Assistant

      • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups• Organising my time to accommodate the workload• Prepare tests, exam papers and exercises• Dealing with difficult situations/students whilst being professional and diplomatic• Engaging and motivating students in a fun and creative manner

    • Inditex

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Sales Associate

      • Progression from shop floor to stockroom position• Arranging new stock arriving on delivery• Collecting necessary items as they are sold on an hourly basis to replenish the shop• Working to towards daily sales targets

    • ORCHARD GROVE LTD

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2018
      Barmaid

    • Grupo Studio

      Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
      English Second Language Teacher

      During my time studying at the University of Valencia I worked as a private English tutor for an English Academy • Be innovative in the creation of key materials • Engaging students• Providing constructive feedback• Cultivate understanding and connections with how different people learn new skills

    • Meliá Hotels International

      Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
      Europe CRM Campaign Coordinator

      Year-long internship working in the European digital marketing department.• Proficient use of Salesforce and Google Analytics to select target markets• Assumed the lead for developing European hotel marketing literature• Liaising with external design agencies to create brand images• Generating awareness of a number of the hotel brands• Increasing engagement• Writing and proofreading copies for email and large campaigns • Producing creative written content for global campaigns• Providing general administrative support Show less

    • ORCHARD GROVE LTD

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
      Bar Staff

      • Assisting with marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes• Supporting the training and induction of bar staff• Handling customer queries and complaints • Meeting and greeting customers, and offering advice about menu choices

    • Co-op

      Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
      CTM

      • Taking initiative to prioritise daily tasks to ensure smooth experience for the customer• Actively up-sell current promotions to increase daily sales • Resolve customer conflicts and develop appropriate communication with supervisors and peers• Remained agile in spite of the changing work environment due to new Covid-19 regulations to ensure customer safety

    • Ascentae

      Jan 2021 - now

      In my initial role as an Account Manager at Ascentae, I was tasked with driving business growth in the North of England, Ireland, and Scotland, where I managed relationships with key resellers in those regions. This experience allowed me to develop essential skills in relationship building and account management, which were crucial to my success. By effectively communicating with resellers and understanding their unique needs, I was able to create tailored solutions that drove sales. My strategic approach led to closing the year 145% to target. Overall, my focus on fostering long-term partnerships and leveraging industry knowledge significantly contributed to the success of both the team and the company. Show less

      • Vendor Manager

        Feb 2025 - now

      • Major Account Manager

        Apr 2023 - Feb 2025

      • Senior Account Manager

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

      • Account Manager

        Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language

      Universitat de Barcelona
      Nov 2017