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Billy Schiazza

Audubon,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Vice President of Sales recognized for building strong working relationships with clients, buyers and suppliers. Skillful in identifying trends, structuring dynamic sales teams and developing and implementing strategies to elevate brand. Informative and thorough professional with passion for problem-solving with creative approach. Loves to sell, coach and learn from others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Sales

BreakingT LLC
07.2019 - Current
  • Built wholesale organization, scaling business from $200k to $14m annual revenue.
  • Established new accounts with major retailers including, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports + Outdoors, LIDS, Rally House and Scheels All Sport
  • Developed short and long-term sales strategies to gain market share, uncover new sales opportunities and increase revenue.
  • Developed Sales Strategy for CrowdBreak Software for Real-Time Social Data
  • Built high-performing sales team, fostering collaboration and implementing effective strategies for Retail, In-Venue, On Campus and Data Sales.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in long-term partnerships.
  • Implemented successful sales strategies that contributed to consistent revenue growth.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing and pre-sale teams to ensure seamless customer experiences.

Senior Director Sales

Kofax
01.2019 - 06.2019

Led sales organization of 16, selling 5 product lines to legal market across US and Canada.

  • Established and grew aftermarket sales department, set sales targets and introduced customer satisfaction survey.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

Senior Director World Wide Sales_Legal

Nuance Communications
04.2016 - 01.2019
  • Recognized industry expert led global $80m sales organization of 28 across North America, Europe and APAC. $50M First Year Sales, $30M Service & Support
  • Developed strategies for both enterprise software solutions and SAAS across 5 different product lines.
  • Hired and developed high performing sales organization. 6 former team members, now sales leaders across legal industry.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Created and maintained relationships across C-Level suite including, CISO, CFO, CIO and managing Partners.
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover

Senior Director Sales Professional Markets

Nuance Communications
01.2013 - 03.2016
  • Led Sales organization of 16 selling enterprise software and SAAS across North America. $45M annual revenue including $30M First Year Sales and $15 Service & Support
  • Helped Develop and Implement Command of Message sales strategy at SKO '14.
  • Achieved 180% Revenue Goal over 2 year span
  • Hit 100% target 9 consecutive quarters
  • Implemented and coached MEDDPICC Forecasting
  • 75% of eligible sales team achieved Chairman's Club Status

Regional Director Sales & Operations

Control Systems Inc
09.1997 - 12.2012
  • Led Sales & Operations team of eight. $22M annual revenue
  • Grew market share across Mid-Atlantic states
  • Opened new markets in Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia
  • Top performing region 2002-2009
  • Added over 120 law firms
  • Added over 60 AMLAW 200 Firms
  • Client retention rate 92%
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Pace University
New York, NY
04.1990

Skills

  • Strategic Oversight
  • Hiring and Developing High Performing Sales Professionals
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Territory Management
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Sales Expertise
  • Market Identification
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Public Speaking
  • Sales Performance Analysis

Timeline

Vice President of Sales

BreakingT LLC
07.2019 - Current

Senior Director Sales

Kofax
01.2019 - 06.2019

Senior Director World Wide Sales_Legal

Nuance Communications
04.2016 - 01.2019

Senior Director Sales Professional Markets

Nuance Communications
01.2013 - 03.2016

Regional Director Sales & Operations

Control Systems Inc
09.1997 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Pace University
Billy Schiazza