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DANIEL DiNICOLA

Boston,MA

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Sales Professional with 6+ years of B2B and B2C experience across the SLED (state and local education), sports and entertainment, SaaS, and staffing industries. Proven ability to close and manage multi-year, six-figure enterprise agreements with higher education institutions, school districts, and globally recognized universities. Skilled in lead generation, contract negotiation, client retention, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, and athletic departments to execute complex deals. Adept at building and managing robust sales pipelines, growing key accounts, and consistently exceeding performance targets. Brings a balanced approach of leadership, adaptability, and continuous learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Catapult Sports
01.2022 - Current
  • Top Performer Globally FY23
  • Responsible for Acquisition and Retention of six-figure contracts with educational institutions and contractors.
  • Notable clients include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Tufts, Holy Cross, Colgate, Amherst College FieldTurf USA, Dave Campbell's Texas High School Football, and USA Football-each representing six figures in total revenue.
  • Drive new business for half of the nations amateur market and national football programs.
  • Facilitate deals from lead generation to implementation, including complex sales cycles ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months.
  • Serve as the intermediary between university legal departments and Catapult's legal team to align terms and secure approvals.
  • Lead live product demos, coach onboarding sessions, and represent the brand at national events and conferences.
  • Develop custom marketing materials to highlight successful case studies and boost credibility.

Offensive & Defensive Line Coach / Run-Game Coordinator

Dexter Southfield School
05.2019 - Current
  • Develop and coach 20+ offensive linemen, including Division 1 prospects.
  • Collaborate with college recruiters to support athlete development and exposure.

Account Manager

Randstad Technologies US
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted weekly discovery meetings with IT leaders, hiring managers, and HR professionals.
  • Delivered staffing and technology solutions aligned with business goals.

Business Development Specialist

Randstad Technologies US
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Prospected and cold-called 80-100 contacts daily via LinkedIn, phone, and email.
  • Secured 30+ meetings in 2 months, leading to early promotion.

Mid-Market Sales Representative

Paychex
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Sold payroll and timekeeping technology to business owners and CFOs.
  • Generated and delivered custom presentations; led onboarding through implementation.
  • Built referral networks and developed deep product knowledge.

Account Executive / Business Development Rep

PLT4M Athletics, LLC
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Marketed strength and conditioning software to school athletic programs.
  • Managed full sales cycle from inbound lead engagement to close.
  • Consistently exceeded monthly quotas.

Communications, Marketing & Social Media Intern

UMass Athletics
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Reported to Athletic Director; managed content across digital platforms.
  • Created and hosted 'Dining with Dan' to promote UMass Dining.
  • Developed UMass Youth Club initiative to drive local engagement.
  • Promoted attendance and engagement through orientation speeches, social campaigns, and player interviews.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Massachusetts
12.2018

Skills

  • Enterprise sales expertise
  • Experience in higher education and K-12 sectors
  • Legal & Procurement Contract Navigation
  • Product Demos & Virtual Sales
  • CRM: Salesforce
  • CRM: HubSpot
  • Conference Representation and Event Hosting
  • Strategic Partnerships & Customer Success
  • Marketing Collateral & Social Media Strategy
  • Collaborative team management
  • Market expansion strategies
  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Catapult Sports
01.2022 - Current

Account Manager

Randstad Technologies US
04.2021 - 01.2022

Business Development Specialist

Randstad Technologies US
12.2020 - 04.2021

Mid-Market Sales Representative

Paychex
03.2020 - 12.2020

Offensive & Defensive Line Coach / Run-Game Coordinator

Dexter Southfield School
05.2019 - Current

Account Executive / Business Development Rep

PLT4M Athletics, LLC
02.2019 - 01.2020

Communications, Marketing & Social Media Intern

UMass Athletics
01.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Massachusetts
DANIEL DiNICOLA