I am a dynamic, results-driven sales professional with a proven track record across Australia and the UK. I excel at exceeding targets, leading high‑performing teams, and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. My background spans B2B sales, account management, sales leadership, and training, with standout roles at American Express and Octopus Energy. A natural communicator who loves people, I’m passionate about creating strong customer experiences, developing scalable sales frameworks, and coaching teams to perform at their best. I thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy cross‑functional collaboration, and am always eager to learn and grow — currently driving campaign and partnership sales at Aventedge while shaping future sales strategies.

Nina Alice Shirley

I am a dynamic, results-driven sales professional with a proven track record across Australia and the UK. I excel at exceeding targets, leading high‑performing teams, and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. My background spans B2B sales, account management, sales leadership, and training, with standout roles at American Express and Octopus Energy. A natural communicator who loves people, I’m passionate about creating strong customer experiences, developing scalable sales frameworks, and coaching teams to perform at their best. I thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy cross‑functional collaboration, and am always eager to learn and grow — currently driving campaign and partnership sales at Aventedge while shaping future sales strategies.

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I am a dynamic, results-driven sales professional with a proven track record across Australia and the UK. I excel at exceeding targets, leading high‑performing teams, and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. My background spans B2B sales, account management, sales leadership, and training, with standout roles at American Express and Octopus Energy.

A natural communicator who loves people, I’m passionate about creating strong customer experiences, developing scalable sales frameworks, and coaching teams to perform at their best. I thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy cross‑functional collaboration, and am always eager to learn and grow — currently driving campaign and partnership sales at Aventedge while shaping future sales strategies.

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Work Experience

Campaign & Partnership Manager (Delegate & Sponsorship Sales) at Aventedge
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end delegate and sponsorship partnership sales across a national portfolio of B2B events. Build commercial partnerships with brands, business owners and C-suite executives; develop tailored packages aligned to strategic objectives; maintain a strong pipeline across inbound, outbound and referral channels; consistently achieve monthly revenue targets and KPIs; collaborate with marketing and production to align messaging and audience engagement.
Business Development Manager – Delegate Sales at FuturePlace
March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Drive delegate sales for high-profile built-world events across Australia. Conduct targeted outreach to senior stakeholders, create prospecting lists, run research campaigns and develop strategic outreach angles. Deliver consistent conversion across calls, emails and proposals while building relationships with event producers.
Regional Sales Team Leader at Octopus Energy
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led a high-performing solar sales team across B2B and B2C, driving capability, culture and sales performance. Provided real-time coaching, structured performance management (1:1s, PIPs, development plans) and forecasted team performance. Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve escalations and optimize processes, achieving record sales results.
Senior Field Training Analyst – FXIP Leadership Learning & Development at American Express
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Leadership and development specialist for FXIP across UK & EMEA. Developed onboarding programs and capability workshops; created the official FXIP onboarding journey; managed training logistics, measured performance, and ensured GDPR/compliance; partnered with regional leaders and global L&D teams to drive adherence to company standards.
Senior Account Manager – SBS Micro at American Express
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Managed a portfolio of SBS Micro clients, driving pipeline management, profitable growth and premium client value. Ensured excellent customer experience and advocacy, exceeding quarterly KPIs.
Account Manager – SBS Micro at American Express
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Pipelined opportunities, built strong client relationships and delivered consistent commercial performance within SBS Micro.
Customer Care Professional – SBS & Corporate at American Express
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Frontline servicing role supporting SBS & Corporate segments; resolved queries for CEOs and Directors under time pressure; contributed to customer satisfaction and upsell opportunities.
Communication Ambassador at American Express
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Internal communications support, coordinating messaging and onboarding initiatives to ensure consistent, effective dissemination across teams.

Education

GCSEs A–C (incl. Maths & English) at Blatchington Mill School
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

CPD Accredited Executive Assistant Skills (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
LinkedIn Learning: Salesforce
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
LinkedIn Learning: Oracle Database 19c
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
LinkedIn Learning: L&D Professional Path
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
LinkedIn Learning: Social Media Marketing Foundations
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet