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Allison Heil

Allison Heil

Glen Ellyn,IL

Summary

🚀 Strategic GTM Revenue Leader | SaaS for Manufacturing

I’m a builder at heart—passionate about scaling go-to-market teams, aligning revenue operations, and turning strategic vision into repeatable growth. With roots in engineering and deep experience in the manufacturing space, I bring a rare mix of technical fluency and commercial leadership.

At Amper, I’ve helped grow ARR from around $300K to more than $6.5M, leading post-sale functions before expanding into company-wide revenue operations. My experience spans Customer Success, Support, Account Management, RevOps, and Sales—owning full-funnel metrics like GDR, NDR, and top-line ARR. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives in CRM transformation, sales process design, forecasting, pricing strategy, onboarding, and AI-native product development.

I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution—equally comfortable architecting systems and rolling up my sleeves to implement them. Whether restructuring a GTM org, launching enablement programs, or managing cross-functional initiatives, I focus on driving clarity, accountability, and scale.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Revenue Operations

Amper Technologies
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current

A SaaS company that provides real-time machine monitoring and operational analytics to manufacturers, helping them improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement through data.

  • Core member of the executive leadership team, reporting to the CEO to drive GTM strategy and operational alignment.
  • Leading company-wide revenue operations across forecasting, sales execution, customer segmentation, and post-sale integration—scaling systems to support the transition from early stage to hyper-growth.
  • Oversee full-funnel ARR reporting (new, expansion, churn), forecasting models, and incentive plan design across GTM functions.
  • Rebuilt HubSpot CRM using the Winning by Design SaaS methodology; integrated Gong and 6sense to enforce MEDDPICC rigor, and automate funnel visibility.
  • Implemented GTM segmentation, territory mapping, and automated lead routing workflows to improve coverage, accountability, and conversion velocity.
  • Built executive ARR dashboards used in investor and board reporting to inform strategic planning and financial forecasting.
  • Designed a structured deal support request process to embed Solution Engineering into technical sales cycles, and improve win rates.
  • Created refunneling workflows for dormant opportunities using intent data and expiration triggers to revive high-potential deals.
  • Developed telemetry-driven onboarding templates to accelerate time to value and standardize expansion readiness across customer segments.
  • Assumed interim CRO responsibilities: managed AEs and Solution Engineering, owned new logo and expansion revenue targets, and led GTM strategy optimization.
  • Assumed interim VP of Business Operations responsibilities: lead company-wide strategic initiatives (replacing OKRs), spanning ARR, NDR, GDR, product roadmap, and GTM positioning.
  • Co-own the financial model and board reporting strategy in partnership with Finance and the CEO, ensuring alignment on growth planning and investor communications.

Head of Customer Operations

Amper Technologies
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Expanded focus from team leadership to end-to-end operational excellence across post-sale revenue, forecasting, and systems.
  • Responsible for post-sale revenue targets (GDR and NDR), operating plans, and strategic planning cycles in collaboration with the CEO, and CRO.
  • Oversaw over $6 million in post-sale ARR, and implemented scalable processes for renewals, expansions, onboarding, and support.
  • Led GTM hiring and onboarding for CSEs, AEs, and Support; standardized team ramp plans, and tracked onboarding progress.
  • Laid the foundation for the transition into company-wide Revenue Operations and GTM strategy leadership.

Head of Customer Success

Amper Technologies
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Led all post-sale functions (Customer Success, Support, and Account Management), directly owning GDR (88%) and NDR (112%) outcomes. Growing Amper's ARR from less than $700K to $5.2M.
  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of 6–10 (CSEs, Account Managers, Support Reps), while maintaining a personal book of business as a player-coach.
  • Owned all post-sale commission plans and goal setting.
  • Implemented HubSpot CRM to track post-sale motion.
  • Updated the internal measurement system for customer health.
  • Launched the NPS system in HubSpot.
  • Restructured the CS org to include Account Managers, resulting in improved renewal and expansion execution.
  • Personally closed Amper’s largest expansion deal, while designing scalable processes for onboarding, QBRs, support SLAs, and CS cadences.
  • Partnered with Product to operationalize customer feedback loops and manage release communication.
  • Contributed directly to product-market fit iterations and go-to-market messaging by surfacing patterns in customer usage and value.

Customer Success Manager

Amper Technologies
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Joined as employee #10, reporting directly to the CEO during Amper’s earliest GTM phase, and helped scale ARR from $450K to $6.5M.
  • Owned implementation for new customers, including onboarding, training, and support, accelerating time to value.
  • Built the first customer health scoring model based on product telemetry, enabling early risk detection and proactive outreach.
  • Created a centralized customer feedback loop between CS and Product, resulting in a structured input, sprint, and release workflow.

Engineer II

Medline Industries
Waukegan, IL
01.2019 - 03.2020

One of the largest privately held manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies, providing healthcare solutions across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities worldwide.

  • Led a $700K capital project to implement case sealers across four manufacturing plants (U.S. and Mexico), overseeing equipment selection, installation, training, and ROI validation.
  • Identified the root cause of shipping-related box damage—Medline’s top cost driver—and implemented cross-functional process changes, saving $500K annually.
  • Mapped value streams across four facilities to identify and prioritize engineering improvement opportunities at the enterprise level.
  • Collaborated with cross-site operations teams to assess packaging materials, sterilization processes, and loading methods, improving product protection in transit.
  • Mentored and managed two summer interns, assigning high-impact projects, and tracking performance metrics tied to departmental goals.

Project Manager

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
Mundelein, IL
03.2018 - 01.2019

A diversified manufacturing company that produces engineered components for automotive, power, and industrial markets, with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

  • Led the cross-department rollout of a new EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System) across multiple business units.
  • Coordinated with Corporate IT and Quality to ensure tech stack alignment, process adoption, and long-term sustainability.
  • Managed internal stakeholder buy-in, resource allocation, and change management planning for the QMS launch.

Manufacturing Engineer

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
Mundelein, IL
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Drove over $400K in annual savings across quality, tooling, and process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
  • Completed internal Lean Certification and ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt training; led Black Belt project that reduced tooling costs by $100K per year.
  • Developed and deployed an ERP-integrated production tracking system with real-time machine data, and OEE dashboards.
  • Led a cross-functional initiative to prevent thread quality issues on production parts, saving $300K per year in rework and scrap.
  • Improved factory safety by designing and implementing visual floor-marking standards across pedestrian and forklift zones.

Manufacturing Engineer

Hydac Technology Corporation
Glendale Heights, IL
06.2015 - 04.2016

A global manufacturer of hydraulic systems and fluid power solutions serving industrial and mobile equipment markets.

  • Maintained and programmed manufacturing test equipment using hydraulic systems, PID control logic, and LabView to ensure accurate testing of new and existing products.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives across production lines, performing time studies and redesigning layouts to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
  • Collaborated with vendors to scope and implement new tooling and machinery, supporting plant-wide modernization and cost optimization.
  • Developed detailed documentation and engineering drawings for assembly tools, floor layouts, and manufacturing cells to support standardization and scalability.
  • Introduced plant-wide data logging and daily production tracking systems to improve operational visibility and inform real-time decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering + Biomedical Engineering

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
01.2015

Skills

Go-to-Market Leadership

  • Full-Funnel GTM Strategy (Pre- to Post-Sale)
  • ICP & Buyer Persona Development
  • Pricing & Packaging Strategy
  • Sales Process Design (MEDDPICC, Bowtie)
  • Expansion & Retention Playbooks
  • Forecasting & Pipeline Management
  • Customer Segmentation & Territory Mapping
  • Hiring for GTM teams (AE, BDRs, CSM, TAM, Support technicians)

Revenue Operations

  • CRM Architecture (HubSpot CRM Admin, Bowtie Model)
  • Revenue Forecasting & ARR Dashboards
  • Sales Enablement & Ramp Planning
  • Incentive & Commission Plan Design
  • Deal Desk & Solution Engineering Support
  • SLA & Funnel Stage Governance

Cross Functional Execution

  • Board & Investor Reporting
  • Strategic Planning & Goal Setting (OKR → Initiative Model)
  • Product-Led GTM Strategy
  • AI-Native Product Validation & Prototyping
  • Customer Feedback Loops to Product
  • ERP/Manufacturing System Integration Strategy
  • PID Controls and tuning
  • Hydraulic troubleshooting
  • Project Management

Tools, Platforms, Certifications

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Fastener Training Institute Certified Fastener Specialist
  • Safety Basic Certified
  • Accelerated Leadership Program
  • Certification
  • Certified Lean Professional
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Gongio
  • 6sense
  • Notion
  • Mosaic
  • LinkedIn
  • Airtable
  • MetaBase
  • Retool
  • Minitab (Process Improvement)
  • LabVIEW
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks, AutoCAD (Engineering background)
  • Gsuite
  • Outlook / Skype for Business

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Revenue Operations

Amper Technologies
01.2025 - Current

Head of Customer Operations

Amper Technologies
09.2024 - 01.2025

Head of Customer Success

Amper Technologies
01.2021 - 09.2024

Customer Success Manager

Amper Technologies
03.2020 - 01.2021

Engineer II

Medline Industries
01.2019 - 03.2020

Project Manager

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
03.2018 - 01.2019

Manufacturing Engineer

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2018

Manufacturing Engineer

Hydac Technology Corporation
06.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering + Biomedical Engineering

Bradley University
Allison Heil