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Brian Jonasson

Senior Account Executive
Shawnee,KS

Summary

Highly organized and motivated Senior Account Executive with demonstrated track record of building relationships with clients, developing successful sales campaigns, and driving multi-million dollars of revenue. Skilled in financial analysis, value creation, and problem-solving. Experienced in coordinating activities with various departments to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

RVP - Enterprise Sales

Copado
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 12.2024

Led and coached a team of 8 Enterprise Account Executives, managing a $30M+ pipeline and driving double-digit revenue growth focused on selling solutions for DevOps, AI, and RPA for testing and automation.

  • Spearheaded strategic account-based sales initiatives, securing multi-year enterprise contracts totaling $10M+ in ACV.
  • Built and managed key executive relationships
  • Implemented MEDDPICC training, enhancing sales efficiency and improving win rates across the team.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Lead Generation, Partners, Customer Success, and Renewals to drive new logo, expansion, and retention strategies.
  • Achieved top-performing team status (2022 & 2023); Awarded RVP of the Year (2023).

Account Executive - Platform

Salesforce
San Francisco, CA
04.2020 - 04.2022

Led sales for Salesforce platform offerings focused on development, security, and automation.

  • Collaborated closely with new and existing Enterprise clients to identify opportunities to improve their business processes by utilizing the Salesforce platform.
  • Created and delivered strong ROI metrics to demonstrate expected value for Salesforce solutions.
  • Created and managed pipeline of 3x target in both new clients as well as expansion with existing clients.
  • Utilized MEDDPICC and other sales tools to effectively manage the sales process and forecast accurately.
  • Achieved 100%+ of quota in 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2021.

Account Executive

Salesforce
San Francisco, CA
11.2014 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated closely with new and existing Enterprise clients to identify opportunities to improve their business processes by utilizing the Salesforce platform.
  • Created and delivered strong ROI metrics to demonstrate expected value for Salesforce solutions.
  • Created and managed pipeline of 3x target in both new clients as well as expansion with existing clients.
  • Utilized MEDDPICC and other sales tools to effectively manage the sales process and forecast accurately.
  • Achieved 100%+ of quota in 2015, 2016.

Senior Software Account Executive

IBM
Armonk, NY
08.2010 - 11.2014

Led sales of the IBM software portfolio into key Enterprise accounts in the midwest.

  • Drove multiple multi-million dollar deals encompassing data, security, automation, and integration solutions into assigned accounts.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key decision-makers across the C-Suite as well as LoB.
  • Collaborated with internal Brand Specialists, key partners, and additional stakeholders to build pipeline, close revenue, and drive value to clients.
  • Achieved 100%+ of quota in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Senior Software Account Executive

MSI Systems Integrators
Omaha, NE
06.2007 - 08.2010

Led IBM software sales for one of IBM's largest resellers.

  • Responsible for $2M+ annual sales of IBM software and MSI consulting services to Enterprise customers across the US.
  • Partnered with IBM sellers and the broader MSI team to build pipeline, advance opportunities, and close revenue.
  • Grew software revenue 20+% each year.

Data Management Software Sales Specialist

IBM
Armonk, NY
01.2002 - 06.2007

Led sales of the IBM Data Management software portfolio including database, BI, ECM, and integration technologies.

  • Achieved 100% of quota in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
  • Established trusted advisor status with clients by consistently offering expert advice on how our software could solve their unique challenges more effectively than competing products.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with clients, securing long-term partnerships while maximizing profitability.

Education

Political Science

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Skills

MEDDPICC

Strategic Account Planning

Client Management

Forecasting

Value Definition

Cross-Team Collaboration

Technology Sales

Communication

CRM/Sales Process Management

Timeline

RVP - Enterprise Sales

Copado
04.2022 - 12.2024

Account Executive - Platform

Salesforce
04.2020 - 04.2022

Account Executive

Salesforce
11.2014 - 04.2017

Senior Software Account Executive

IBM
08.2010 - 11.2014

Senior Software Account Executive

MSI Systems Integrators
06.2007 - 08.2010

Data Management Software Sales Specialist

IBM
01.2002 - 06.2007

Political Science

University of Kansas
Brian JonassonSenior Account Executive