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Rob Arkell

Director of Sales & Business Development

Name: Rob Arkell


Company: Racecheck

Professional Summary:


Rob Arkell is the Director of Sales & Business Development at Racecheck, a leading review and feedback management platform for sports events. He has a comprehensive sales career spanning 19 years, marked by high energy, ambition, and consistent top performance.

Current Role:


Director of Sales & Business Development at Racecheck, where he leads initiatives to enhance and grow the company's presence in the sports event review industry.

Career Progression:


  • 2004-2007: Started at Satellite Direct UK as a Sales Executive, where he demonstrated top performance and was promoted to team lead.

  • 2007-2021: Joined Koozai, a digital marketing agency, holding various senior sales roles including Sales Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager, and Sales Director.

  • 2021-2022: Worked at Domain7 as Growth Director. Following Domain7's acquisition by Versett, he became part of the Versett team.

  • 2022-Present: Since joining Racecheck, Arkell has focused on expanding the company's market reach and optimizing its sales processes.


Educational Background:


  • Neville Lovett: Attended from 1996 to 2001; degree and field of study are unknown.

  • Fareham College: Attended from 2001 to 2003, obtained A Levels in Business Studies, Sports Science, and General Studies.


Certifications:


  • Sales Mastery & Behavioural Science, Suada (April 2022)

  • Advanced Bid Writing Skills, Proactis (February 2021)

  • Cardone Sales Training University, Cardone Training Technologies, Inc.

  • Google AdWords Search Advertising and Google Ads Fundamentals, Google


Key Achievements and Contributions:


  • Instrumental in Racecheck being rated "Excellent" with a 4.7/5 score on Trustpilot.

  • Played a significant role in the integration of Racecheck with RaceNation, leading to a reported increase in event conversions by over 22%.

  • Consistent posting and contribution on LinkedIn around topics of event reviews and sports event management, signifying active engagement with industry trends and practices.


Professional Interests:


  • Sales and Business Development: Focused on strategies and tactics to drive business growth and sales optimization.

  • Sports Event Management: Specialized in managing reviews and feedback for sports events, leveraging technology to improve user experience and event success.


Public Profiles:





Notable Projects and Initiatives at Racecheck:


  • Racecheck and RaceNation Integration Demo: Promoting the benefits of the integration to boost event conversions.

  • Active involvement in event reviews such as the promotion of "The Big Half" and other notable sports events.

  • Emphasis on providing and maintaining high-quality review platforms, fostering community engagement within sports event participants.


Rob Arkell's breadth of experience in sales and business development, coupled with his specific focus on the sports event review industry, positions him as a key player in the market. His leadership at Racecheck continues to drive significant enhancements and growth in the company's operations and market reach.