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Quota Attainment: 120% average
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Alek Duran

Alek Duran

San Diego,CA

Summary

Data-driven and relationship-oriented sales professional with experience in B2B prospecting, pipeline management, and strategic outreach across SaaS and analytics solutions. Proven track record in consistently exceeding quotas, leading outreach campaigns, and building tailored solutions for marketing and data teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills developed through leadership roles, athletics, and cross-functional team collaboration. Passionate about solving business problems through data-backed insights and aligning stakeholder goals. Dynamic and driven professional with a strong foundation in health, wellness, and society, complemented by hands-on experience in personal training and athletics. Adept at leveraging analytical and interpersonal skills to drive sales growth, exceed targets, and implement innovative strategies. My background equips me with a unique perspective on understanding client needs, fostering relationships, and delivering tailored solutions across industries. As a former collegiate athlete and certified personal trainer, I bring a results-driven mindset, a deep understanding of teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure. Known for being detail-oriented, a natural problem solver, and adaptable, I thrive in fast-paced environments.

Sales professional with strong track record in driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Skilled in lead generation, CRM management, and persuasive communication. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring alignment with shifting business needs. Reliable, results-focused, and ready to make immediate impact.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Development Representative

MemoryBlue
  • Conducted outbound prospecting to generate qualified leads for sales team
  • Engaged potential clients through cold calls and personalized email campaigns
  • Utilized CRM software to track lead interactions and manage pipeline effectively
  • Collaborated with marketing team to align messaging and optimize lead generation strategies
  • Researched target markets to identify new business opportunities and potential clients
  • Assisted in developing sales scripts and outreach strategies for improved engagement
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques
  • Provided regular feedback on lead quality and conversion rates to improve processes
  • Built and managed accurate sales pipeline to maintain high volume of activity.
  • Used data analytics to identify and track sales trends and develop actionable insights.
  • Established relationships with prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
  • Won new business by articulating full value of company's capabilities to prospects.
  • Crafted persuasive sales pitches to communicate value of company products and services.
  • Increased sales leads by implementing targeted outreach strategies and personalized followups.
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sales targets.
  • Optimized email campaigns using A/B testing techniques to improve open rates, click-through rates, and lead conversions.

Senior Inside Sales Representative & Customer Account Manager

Gainsight
01.2025 - Current

Contracted via mB

  • Analyze sales data and performance metrics to optimize customer engagement and retention strategies within the Customer Success and Education teams.
  • Support sales leaders with lead generation, qualification, and pipeline management using tools like Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
  • Assist in developing sales training content and systems to enhance onboarding and continuous learning for customer success.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure alignment between sales and customer success initiatives.
  • Analyze sales and customer account data to identify opportunities for engagement, retention, expansion, and stronger customer outcomes.
  • Support customer accounts by uncovering business needs, tracking engagement signals, and aligning outreach to priorities such as adoption, renewals, education, and long term value.
  • Partner with Account Executives and Customer Success teams to support strategic account growth, customer outreach, follow up, and pipeline development.
  • Engage prospects and customer accounts to understand challenges, identify growth opportunities, and connect them with relevant Gainsight resources and product updates.
  • Collaborate cross functionally to improve account processes, customer communication, onboarding, and alignment between Sales, Customer Success, and Customer Education.
  • Tech Stack - Leverage Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, 6sense, Gong, Salesforce, Zoom, Klue, and Slack to research accounts, identify buying signals, manage outreach, track pipeline activity, prepare for customer conversations, and collaborate cross functionally.

Business Development Representative

Align BI
11.2024 - 08.2025

Contracted via mB

  • Conduct strategic outbound prospecting to senior marketing, analytics, and operations leaders in mid-market and enterprise companies.
  • Own full sales cycle from discovery through hand-off, focusing on marketing solutions aligning BI tools.
  • Lead messaging personalization and objection handling strategies to build relationships with hard-to-reach buyers.
  • Maintain detailed CRM records, consistently exceeding weekly outreach and meeting booking targets.
  • Collaborate closely with internal senior account executives to design and refine pipeline strategy.
  • (Media/marketing mixed modeling)

Business Development Representative

Qlik
11.2024 - 01.2025

Contracted via mB

  • Conduct strategic outbound prospecting to senior marketing, analytics, and operations leaders in mid-market and enterprise companies.
  • Own full sales cycle from discovery through hand-off, focusing on Qlik Data solutions and tools.
  • Lead messaging personalization and objection handling strategies to build relationships with hard-to-reach buyers.
  • Maintain detailed CRM records, consistently exceeding weekly outreach and meeting booking targets.
  • Collaborate closely with internal senior account executives to design and refine pipeline strategy.
  • (Data integration, analytics solutions)

Sales Training Academy

Memoryblue Sales Training Academy
Denver, CO
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Structured training curriculum tracks are immersive: for example, the 'Prospecting Principles' program is described as a 4-day bootcamp for 8 weeks of follow-up coaching.
  • The curriculum includes role-play, call breakdowns, peer review, prospecting tools, objection handling and building good habits.
  • Onboarding & upskilling for SDRs.
  • The Academy is positioned for new sales development reps (SDRs) to get ramped up.
  • Also for companies: they market the Academy as a way to train in-house teams or outsource training.
  • Career building: Building skills that are not taught at most companies to stand out.
  • They highlight that Academy graduates 'hit quota three times faster than industry averages'.
  • Sales floor experience & culture: the training is not purely theoretical: they emphasize live call practice, working in an SDR environment, high-energy sales floor, gamification, scoreboard culture.

Senior Lead Sales Representative

Stretch Lab
Redlands, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Led district in bookings and sales, resulting in promotion to senior lead within 4 months.
  • Built and executed local outreach campaigns to boost member acquisition.
  • Acted as key liaison between studio and corporate leadership, influencing process improvements for client onboarding.

Intern

Athletico Physical Therapy
Naperville, IL
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted physical therapists in administering treatments and rehabilitation plans.
  • Observed evaluations and updated patient records.
  • Maintained therapy equipment and supported clinical organization.

Personal Trainer

Westwood
Sterling, IL
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Established strong connections with diverse clients, tailoring fitness plans to individual needs and goals.
  • Cultivated a supportive and motivating environment to encourage client progress and well-being.
  • Self-Employed

Field Supervisor

Bayer Company
Rock Falls, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted thorough inspections to uphold quality standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Demonstrated precision and attention to detail in data collection and reporting processes.

Factory Worker

Allied-Locke Industries
Amboy, IL
  • Operated machinery with precision, adhering to safety protocols and procedural guidelines.
  • Maintained reliability and consistency in tasks, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Health Medicine and Society (Policy & Management), Business Administration & Management

University of Redlands
04-2024

Associate degree - Business Management

College of DuPage
12-2021

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Memoryblue Sales Training Academy
Denver
03-2025

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Athletico Physical Therapy
Naperville, IL
07-2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Sterling High School
Sterling, IL

Skills

  • Outbound Sales Strategy & Messaging
  • CRM Proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Cold Calling & Email Sequencing
  • Objection Handling & Discovery
  • Tech stack: Leverage Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, 6sense, Gong, Salesforce, Zoom, Klue, and Slack to research accounts, identify buying signals, manage outreach, track pipeline activity, prepare for customer conversations, and collaborate cross functionally
  • Data-Driven Outreach (Qlik, Power BI, Tableau Familiarity)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Presentation
  • Cold calling
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Customer relationship building
  • Lead qualification
  • Objection handling
  • CRM management
  • Leads prospecting
  • Email outreach
  • Strategic thinking
  • CRM tracking
  • Relationship development
  • Product demonstration
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Sales forecasting
  • Marketing support
  • Social selling
  • Sales team collaboration
  • Account prospecting
  • Outbound sales management
  • Metrics monitoring
  • New market research
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Organizational skills
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Excellent communication
  • Written communication

Certification

  • CPR/AED, 2026-04-01
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified SDR/BDR Via MemoryBlue

Timeline

Senior Inside Sales Representative & Customer Account Manager

Gainsight
01.2025 - Current

Sales Training Academy

Memoryblue Sales Training Academy
01.2025 - 03.2025

Business Development Representative

Align BI
11.2024 - 08.2025

Business Development Representative

Qlik
11.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Lead Sales Representative

Stretch Lab
08.2023 - 11.2024

Intern

Athletico Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2023

Field Supervisor

Bayer Company
05.2022 - 08.2022

Personal Trainer

Westwood
03.2020 - 07.2022

Factory Worker

Allied-Locke Industries

Associate degree - Business Management

College of DuPage

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Memoryblue Sales Training Academy

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Athletico Physical Therapy

High School Diploma - undefined

Sterling High School

Sales Development Representative

MemoryBlue

Bachelor's Degree - Health Medicine and Society (Policy & Management), Business Administration & Management

University of Redlands

Locations

  • Denver, CO
  • San Diego, CA

Quota Attainment: 120% average

I have maintained an 120% average Quota attainment in my time with MemoryBlue across 3 different campaigns/Industries. Being equivalent to multiple perfect quarter and top performer Awards. 

Alek Duran