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Amber Schneider

Austin,TX

Summary

Driven and highly adaptable hybrid strategic business development / customer success professional with 15 years experience in intensely self-managed and revenue-focused roles. Passionate about deeply understanding the client voice. Proven success in leadership, team building, conflict resolution and sales nurturing evolving product, processes and solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Partner

Stout Industries, Inc.
Hutto, TX
1 2016 - Current

Co-founded in 2016, our net worth reached $2.5M within 2 years. I traveled 11K miles to key ISO 1 Fire Departments to secure mass manufacture bids for our proprietary first responder safety device (US Patent 10206717) licensing under Ladder Lights. Drove marketing campaigns and social media advertising reaching over 1 million YouTube views. Co-coordinated Stout Industries’ Urban Emergency Response Team’s delivery of thousands of gallons of gas, diesel, and water to disaster victims of Hurricane Harvey, along with metric tons of building materials, clothes, and food.

Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 12.2023

Created the CS Support Strategy for scalable growth with enablement decks and resource collateral focusing on high risk and complex industry verticals in the firearms, automotive and CBD space. Lead organizational special projects defining and analyzing Customer Segmentation, Growth Strategy, and our weekly internal CS Newsletter for tech and industry updates. Met KPIs for 99% retention rate, sourcing client advocacy for PR case studies and referrals. Fluent across mid-market to global enterprise client growth and competitive intel, guiding internal and external client teams to optimize our open SaaS through tech and agency partner evangelism. Delivered monthly Product Roadmaps and bi-annual Strategic Business Reviews for comprehensive conversion analysis and project management within a named book of business.

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Payments

BigCommerce
Austin, TX
04.2020 - 08.2021

Lead the North American territory for payments, fraud, and merchant finance partnerships through sales enablement, GTM strategic planning, and intense stakeholder change management. Hosted webinars, office hours, and remote network engagements at the peak of the pandemic. Promoted growth and monetization of existing partners such as PayPal, Stripe, and Signify through scalable enablement programs with industry-leaders. Worked closely with cross-functional teams from marketing, product, sales, and customer support to fully actualize channel referrals.

Account Executive, Shipping

BigCommerce
Austin, TX
07.2019 - 04.2020

Consulted BigCommerce's merchant base to drive adoption of our proprietary shipping solution and best-fit alternative solutions within our global shipping partner network. Refined merchant lead lists and created custom targeted email nurture streams; responsible for onboarding, light technical trouble-shooting, product and partner expertise. Achieved 300% of target to goal in my final month. Provided on-call consultations to CS and Support teams.

Client Success Manager

TrueCar, Inc.
Bee Cave, TX
5 2018 - 03.2019

Optimized client performance for 589 franchise accounts in my New York/ North East territory and consistently exceeded revenue-driven KPIs. Provided direct account ROI analysis, rate negotiation win-backs, business development solutions, and best practices consultation on all aspects of TrueCar services and products. Served as the conduit between corporate and my field team to ensure up-sell, retention and advocacy. Promoted within the first month to acquisition and management of national OEM Co-Op partnerships, newly released TrueCar Trade upsell, and consumer redemptions for Ford & USAA (grossing $2.4M). Triaged and resolved escalated CTAs, and documented compliance restructuring for company-wide Agile transition. 2018 President‘s Club nominee for outstanding service.

Business Development Specialist

TrueCar, Inc.
Bee Cave, TX
08.2016 - 04.2018

Fluent in end-to-end sales cycles including fraud prevention. Maintained a $64K MRR book of business; top 10% of nationwide Independent Monthly Revenue. Efficiently worked with field and support teams to develop our most under-served region by leveraging 500+ National Corporate Partners, NIADA leaders and marketing relationships. Successfully established expansion of SaaS portfolio services as a Pilot Specialist for Digital BDR role. Upsold strategic accounts Mobile First subscription websites, apps, and SEO packages. Created proprietary pitch, marketing collateral and sales process designed for churn reduction.

Internet Sales and Marketing Team Lead

Capitol Kia
Austin, TX
07.2014 - 05.2016

Specialized in outreach and marketing campaigns to drive both personal and team appointment-setting and walk-ins for a high volume franchise brand. Consistently held top Customer Service Index score, exceeded sales targets and managed average inbound response times in under 3 minutes. Selected to train at corporate, I qualified to sell newly released, top tier inventory revolutionizing Kia’s brand as a sports-luxury competitor. Negotiated contracts and maintained professional relationships with executive care.

Client Services Specialist

Roger Beasley Porsche
Austin, TX
04.2013 - 05.2014

Upheld Porsche standard for exceptional performance. Collaborated with service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding delivery. Archived and restructured Service Records for greater processing efficiency. Processed and logged fuel, tolls, and mileage use for accounts in our Loaner Vehicle Program. Transported and delivered vehicles as necessary and expedited billing with our subcontracted vehicle and service providers.

Sales & Operations Manager

Passport Motors, European Auto Tech
Plano, TX
04.2010 - 12.2012

Expert in “cradle to grave” sales and processing: vehicle selection, lien holder submissions, trade appraisals, payoffs, local and out-of-state titling and registration, funding, contract upsell, and delivery. Promoted high-paced client outreach and retention for both Sales and Service Departments. Produced monthly county Vehicle Inventory Tax reports, routine materials and shop expense reports, ancillary bill pay, and quarterly spend reports. Produced online marketing campaigns, selected vendor contracts and key listing details for aged and highlight inventory. Trained new hires. Reported an average of $700K annual profits as Inventory and floor plan Manager of 80-120 vehicles, $2.5M assets.

Education

Certified Associate Project Manager - Currently Enrolled in Executive Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Painting & Drawing

University of North Texas
05.2006

General Studies, 2001-2003

University of Texas
El Paso

Skills

  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Client Research & Retention
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Solution, Consumer-Centric and SPIN Selling
  • Executive Communications
  • Key Account Management
  • Training & Onboarding
  • Proficient in Composable Commerce, Omnichannel Strategy and Open SaaS
  • SalesForce, Gainsight, JIRA, Tableau, Google, and Microsoft Office core competencies

Additional Information

  • Fundraising and transport volunteer, Austin Bat Refuge, Jan. 2023 - current
  • State of Texas Notary Public, License #12920817-8
  • Writer contributor for Off Road Xtreme, Alpine Loop review, Summer 2019
  • 2016 Marketing consultant for Heavy Foot Productions open seasonal events with Edge Addicts, Motorsport Event Management, at COTA and Rally Ready Driving School

Personal and professional links: http://LinkedIn.com/in/amber-stout-4797b8151; http://www.facebook.com/StoutAutomotive; http://www.facebook.com/StoutIndustries; http://www.ladderlight.com; https://www.facebook.com/4x4alfresco.com

Timeline

Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
09.2021 - 12.2023

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Payments

BigCommerce
04.2020 - 08.2021

Account Executive, Shipping

BigCommerce
07.2019 - 04.2020

Business Development Specialist

TrueCar, Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2018

Internet Sales and Marketing Team Lead

Capitol Kia
07.2014 - 05.2016

Client Services Specialist

Roger Beasley Porsche
04.2013 - 05.2014

Sales & Operations Manager

Passport Motors, European Auto Tech
04.2010 - 12.2012

Principal Partner

Stout Industries, Inc.
1 2016 - Current

Client Success Manager

TrueCar, Inc.
5 2018 - 03.2019

Certified Associate Project Manager - Currently Enrolled in Executive Education

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Painting & Drawing

University of North Texas

General Studies, 2001-2003

University of Texas