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Candice McNamara

Asheville,NC

Summary

Accomplished Growth Officer and Business Development Strategist with over 10+ years of experience driving revenue growth and market expansion for SaaS and digital sales companies. Adept at identifying new opportunities, penetrating untapped markets, and implementing innovative growth hacking techniques. Proven track record of spearheading large-scale business transformations and executing strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable profitability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Growth Officer & Partner

Staylist
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed $3-5M quarterly sales pipeline, achieving key contracts across North America and leading 141% account growth year over year.
  • Initiated and launched Staylist Pro (v3), achieving 89.6% conversion rate.
  • Directed go-to-market strategy for new products such as RFID wristbands and Stripe processing.
  • Forged strategic partnerships and integrated APIs, improving UX and connectivity.

Business Development Tech II

Amazon
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed $3-5M quarterly pipeline; negotiated and closed key contracts.
  • Oversaw and negotiated 500 key contract accounts, significantly contributing to regional sales growth.
  • Spearheaded 40% growth as Interim Data Integrity Manager for Sales Ops.

Account Executive

Lyft Corporate
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Expanded Lyft Business across dealership service centers during COVID, securing 20% market share in six states.
  • Managed $3M pipeline and fostered relationships with over 350 dealerships and OEMs.

Senior Account Strategist, Mid-Market Sales

Google
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Managed 20+ accounts; optimized advertising investments for mid-market brands like: Vice Media, TikTok, Six-Flags Great Adventures, and more.
  • Mentored junior strategists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to foster team collaboration and professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Organizational Communication

Lee University
Cleveland, TN
12.2011

Skills

  • Enterprise Sales
  • C-Suite
  • Channel Partnerships
  • Retention & Growth Strategies
  • Sales Strategy
  • Performance Metrics

Timeline

Chief Growth Officer & Partner

Staylist
10.2022 - Current

Business Development Tech II

Amazon
01.2021 - 10.2022

Account Executive

Lyft Corporate
01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Account Strategist, Mid-Market Sales

Google
03.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Organizational Communication

Lee University
Candice McNamara