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Ali Saad

Ali Saad

Winter Park,FL

Summary

Well accomplished, results-oriented, and highly effective, strategist, business partner and AI enthusiast with a keen eye for developing symbiotic win-win relationships.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

GTM Strategy & Execution

Algo
01.2024 - Current
  • Increased overall success rate of negotiations by consistently identifying key leverage points within each deal.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide ARR goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Developed and executed targeted business development initiatives, leading to an expansion of the company''s client base.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Met ARR growth target while reducing CAC and shortening sales cycles .

Enterprise Account Executive

Anaplan
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Closed 1.45M in new ARR in first 12 months.
  • Built and cultivated healthy pipeline of customers interested in partnering through mining of existing rolo-dex, cold calling ICP's and attending industry related events and conferences.
  • Managed portfolio of high-value accounts, ensuring timely renewals and account growth.
  • President Club Winner.

Enterprise Account Executive

Datastax
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with customers to learn business operations and capitalize on upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Coordinated post-sales support efforts between technical teams and clients for smooth onboarding experiences.
  • Mentored junior account executives, fostering a culture of professional development within the team.
  • Asked appropriate questions to identify prospects' needs and pinpoint solutions for best fit.
  • Closed 2.2M in ARR last full year. AVG deal size 560K.

Enterprise Account Executive

IDENTIGY
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Articulated and demonstrated product concepts and offerings to clients in easily understandable terms.
  • Developed creative solutions to meet individual client needs.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Negotiated sales deals, including largest deal in company history: 10M ARR deal with Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Sales Team Lead

Elite Marketing Group
05.2012 - 12.2015
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing targeted sales strategies and team training sessions nationwide.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2014

Skills

  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Value-based selling
  • Event Networking
  • Business Development Strategy
  • Cold Call / Product Demo Coaching

Avid Cyclist

I strive to compete in four races a year and at least one triathlon.

Timeline

GTM Strategy & Execution

Algo
01.2024 - Current

Enterprise Account Executive

Anaplan
10.2022 - 01.2024

Enterprise Account Executive

Datastax
09.2020 - 05.2022

Enterprise Account Executive

IDENTIGY
12.2015 - 12.2019

Sales Team Lead

Elite Marketing Group
05.2012 - 12.2015

BBA - Business Administration

University of Michigan
Ali Saad