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Andrea Kaufman

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Accomplished technical sales professional with an extensive 20-year track record in Sales and Customer Success. Proven success in meeting and exceeding quotas, developing business, and retaining clients in fiercely competitive markets. Possess a versatile skill set both technical and non-technical honed through substantial experience specializing in IaaS, SaaS, Telecom, Cybersecurity, and strategic solution planning. Unwavering commitment to excellence! Innate ability to nurture relationships internally, with clients, and across the industry has been pivotal in fostering success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regional Account Manager

Lightspeed Systems
01.2022 - 08.2023

(ENA SaaS team and Solution Acquired by Lightspeed)

  • Achieved regional sales targets by developing strategic plans and executing effective account management practices.
  • Excelled at driving consultative SaaS sales strategies for existing clients resulting in 300% pipeline growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication and timely project completion.
  • Conducted regular competitor analyses to identify potential threats and devise effective countermeasures accordingly.
  • Organized regional events to showcase the company's products and services, attracting prospective customers and strengthening brand awareness in the market segment..
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Established strong client relationships through regular communication, attentive service, and prompt issue resolution.
  • Delivered engaging presentations showcasing product offerings tailored to individual client needs, ultimately driving sales growth.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for both the company and clients while maintaining a focus on mutual benefits.

Senior Account Manager

Education Networks of America, ENA
06.2011 - 01.2022
  • Employed highly effective solution sales strategies for SaaS, Managed IaaS/WAN, VoIP, Security solutions resulting in consistent annual growth from 2M-5M Annual Run Rate
  • Managed an existing territory's client base, maintaining an impressive customer retention rate of 98%-100% Year over Year
  • Streamlined account management processes, improving overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated closely with Solution and Network Engineers to design holistic approach and supervise the implementation of solutions through Sales Process to Post Implementation
  • Effectively onboarded 4 new employees and provided ongoing mentorship to new team members.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by effectively managing and resolving account issues.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers/vendors on behalf of clients while maintaining strong relationships with them at the same time.
  • Researched emerging industry trends, applications, and concepts to enhance products and services.
  • Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.

Application Support Analyst

MedQuist
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Provided training to radiology teams and end-users to ensure accurate and efficient radiology dictation and reporting
  • Collaborated with Support and Product Management teams to address client needs and escalate issues needing solutions
  • Managed daily client support concerns, ensuring ongoing client success.

EdTech Account Manager

Centurion Technologies
06.2003 - 06.2008

Account Project Manager

BusComm, Inc
06.2000 - 06.2003

RECOMMENDATIONS , Sr. VP

Education Networks of America
  • Sales & CRO, Gayle Nelson, Andrea was a high performing member of my team year-after-year
  • She is a quick study, very energetic, customer-focused, and has great communication skills
  • She loves a challenge and I'm confident that she would excel, especially in a consultative selling role
  • She was instrumental to our success in growing our education and public sector business and achieving very high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Community Health

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
1996

Skills

  • Presentation and Communication Skills: Excellent communicator, captivating the audience, positive energy, and confident delivery both virtually and in-person to technical and non-technical individuals or groups
  • Client Success & Account Retention: Passionate about initial and on-going top level client success Excellent at relationship building and creating trust High ENA Solution retention consistently at 98% or above for 10 years
  • Strategic Business Development: to varying verticals and account sizes
  • Technical Sales Aptitude: Achieved consistent annual growth of Connectivity (IA/WAN), Communication (VoIP), Security Solutions & SaaS/Analytics
  • Team Leadership: Natural leader passionate about motivating and empowering internal and external teams for success Recognized for leading projects in market penetration and partner strategy
  • Strategic Partner: Proficient in working with Channel Partners for strategic targeting and lead generation Designed and executed product/solution training, created go-to-market plans, competitive displacement plans, and coordinated events in various roles over 16 years
  • Project Management: Proven capability as a project manager overseeing large-scale solution implementations and annual account renewals with cross-functional teams

Timeline

Senior Regional Account Manager

Lightspeed Systems
01.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Account Manager

Education Networks of America, ENA
06.2011 - 01.2022

Application Support Analyst

MedQuist
06.2008 - 06.2011

EdTech Account Manager

Centurion Technologies
06.2003 - 06.2008

Account Project Manager

BusComm, Inc
06.2000 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Community Health

Indiana State University

RECOMMENDATIONS , Sr. VP

Education Networks of America
Andrea Kaufman