Eleanor Rafe
About Eleanor Rafe
Eleanor Rafe is a Senior Sales Manager at MVF Global, where she leads the largest sales team in the UK hub, focusing on new business revenue and client retention. She holds a degree in Italian and Classics from the University of Warwick and actively promotes gender equality through her role as chair of the Women's Network at MVF Global.
Current Role at MVF Global
Eleanor Rafe serves as the Senior Sales Manager at MVF Global, where she manages the largest sales team in the UK hub. Her responsibilities include driving new business revenue, enhancing client retention, and fostering growth within the organization. Under her leadership, the sales team focuses on strategic initiatives to expand MVF's market presence.
Education and Academic Background
Eleanor Rafe graduated with a degree in Italian and Classics from the University of Warwick, achieving a 2:1 classification. She also studied at Sapienza Università di Roma, where she pursued Italian Studies as part of the Erasmus program for one year from 2014 to 2015. Earlier, she completed her A levels at Haydon School, focusing on Italian, English Literature, and Classical Civilization. Additionally, she has completed a CORe program at Harvard Business School Online, studying Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, and Economics for Managers.
Professional Experience at MVF
Eleanor Rafe has held multiple roles at MVF Global, beginning as a Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2019. She progressed to Senior Global Business Development Manager from 2019 to 2021, followed by a year as Sales Manager before her current position as Senior Sales Manager, which she has held since 2022. Her tenure at MVF has been marked by a focus on B2C business development and client relationship management.
Leadership in Gender Equality Initiatives
Eleanor chairs the Women's Network at MVF Global, where she promotes gender equality and supports the professional development of women within the company. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive workplace and empower female employees through various programs and resources.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at MVF, Eleanor Rafe gained diverse experience in various positions. She worked as a Food and Beverage Assistant at the University of Warwick Students' Union, a Waitress at Mitchells & Butlers PLC, and held a temporary role as an Assistant Property Manager at Cluttons. Additionally, she completed an internship in marketing and sales at MikyNiky Consulting LTD, where she utilized her Italian language skills.