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Overview
Work History
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Education
About Me
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Brian Montgomery

Brian Montgomery

Sales & Brand Partnerships
Manhattan Beach,CA

Summary

Experienced regional sales leader with a track record of building multi-million dollar partnerships and surpassing revenue targets. Skilled in building and leading high-performing sales teams, fostering a collaborative environment and identifying strategic initiatives to drive business success. Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with key stakeholders, resulting in long-term client relationships with increased market share.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of West Brand Partnerships

Overtime
06.2023 - 06.2024
    • Regional sales leader with 5 direct reports building the first scaled West Coast team
    • Developed strategic brand partnerships across content properties and OT leagues including Adidas, Nike, Microsoft, Oakley, YETI and more
    • Position and team eliminated in 2024 downsize

Senior Account Director, West Sales

Kargo
07.2021 - 06.2023
    • Grew revenue over 2,000% managing 4 direct reports spanning the West Coast and Rocky Mountain regions
    • Executed 9 net-new annual partnership commitments with brands including Paramount, MGM, and Chevron
    • Developed strategic initiatives for CTV product expansion and sales team go-to-market

Senior Director, West Sales

Amobee Inc.
05.2016 - 07.2021
    • Regional player/coach leading Southwest sales team
    • Developed client partnerships spanning DSP, Advanced TV, and Social solutions resulting in 400% growth
    • Top 3 media seller across North American team
    • Promoted to Senior Director in Q1 2021

Senior Account Executive

Sharethis Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2016
    • Top 5 media seller across national organization
    • Built LA, SF and inter-mountain territories from zero to a multi-million dollar book of business
    • Promoted to Senior Account Executive in Q3 2014

Senior Account Manager

Sharethis Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2012
    • First Account Manager hired at company developing protocols for campaign execution, inter-departmental processes, and revenue tracking
    • Increased West Coast revenue by up-selling campaigns, prospecting and closing new business
    • Promoted to Senior Account Manager in Q1 2012

Digital Media Planner

Universal McCann
02.2010 - 04.2011
    • Planned media and executed $40+ Million dollars in digital campaigns across Microsoft product lines

Skills

  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Exceeding Sales Objectives
  • Relationship Development
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Strategic Consultative Selling
  • Client Support
  • Sales Talent Development
  • Salesforce Proficiency

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, 2009

East Lansing, MI


University of California Los Angeles

Transfer Student, 2008

Los Angeles, CA

About Me

During 2H 2024 I decided to take an extended break to spend needed time with family, renovate an investment property, and travel all without distraction. This has been invaluable and I am excited to dive into a new opportunity.


Additional:

  • Active ThinkLA, SF Big and LVIMA Member
  • Lifelong hockey player and snowboarder
  • Traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and food lover

Timeline

Head of West Brand Partnerships

Overtime
06.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Account Director, West Sales

Kargo
07.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Director, West Sales

Amobee Inc.
05.2016 - 07.2021

Senior Account Executive

Sharethis Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2016

Senior Account Manager

Sharethis Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2012

Digital Media Planner

Universal McCann
02.2010 - 04.2011
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