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Cheryl Schnitzius

Boston,MA

Summary

Accomplished sales leader with a proven track record at Cardlytics, adept in negotiation and fostering robust client relationships. Excelled in developing strategic GTM plans, propelling business growth from $0 to $7.3 million in three years. Skilled in pipeline management and teamwork, consistently surpassing sales targets through innovative upselling strategies and effective communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Major Account Executive - Higher Education

Canon Solutions America- CANON USA
01.2024 - Current

Manage a portfolio of high-profile accounts in higher education, plus some secondary ed school districts/government, ensuring customer needs are met promptly and efficiently.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for major clients, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Increase customer satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts.
  • Building lasting rapport with clients by consistently providing personalized attention, implementing creative solutions tailored specifically for their organization''s success.
  • Maximizing account profitability by upselling additional products or services based on customer needs analysis.

Senior Account Executive

ISpot.tv
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry news, and competitor offerings, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Promoted company offerings in SaaS television analytics platform to diverse customers with targeted and disciplined approach.
  • Developed new business opportunities for company growth through effective networking and client presentations.
  • Met with new customers to share product and service information, listen to needs and learn about business operations.
  • Developed strategies using market research with support from cross-functional teams.
  • Analyzed data to discover trends, informing market strategies, and objectives.

Enterprise Sales Director

Cardlytics
10.2018 - 03.2022

Developed GTM strategy. Led launch of new revenue generating business vertical in luxury retail.

  • Optimized lead generation processes by leveraging marketing tools such as CRM systems, email campaigns, social media outreach.
  • Exceeded sales targets and revenue goals YoY.
  • Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities and securing high-value contracts.
  • Championed product enhancements based on feedback from clients, collaborating closely with internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Developed profiles of marketplace and competition to improve prospecting.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for complex client needs.
  • Established long-term relationships with key industry players through effective networking and communication.

Regional Sales Manager

Cardlytics
01.2015 - 09.2018

Developed GTM strategy.

  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives YoY by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Consistently exceeded annual territory revenue goals by prioritizing high potential accounts and executing customized action plans.
  • Analyzed competitor offerings to devise targeted sales pitches, effectively differentiating our products from competitors in the marketplace.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Negotiation expertise
  • Technical understanding
  • Client acquisition
  • Pipeline Management
  • Upselling strategies
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Self Motivation
  • Decision-Making

Accomplishments

  • At Canon, achieving 100% renewals of major accounts 2024 by being interested in and listening to the key stakeholders and their business needs.
  • At Canon, proposing upselling and rightsizing solutions to specific key accounts with Finance and Operations teams needing cost savings delivered by our software and services.
  • At Cardlytics. Developed GTM strategies and executed all facets of the launches of two business units: a regional territory and a new revenue generating vertical called luxury retail. Executed strategies to develop business opportunities and increase client base from 0 to 14 in 3 years. 0$ to $7.3Million for Luxury Retail and three years prior $0 to $3Million for the Territory.

Interests

  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Gardening - especially cut flower gardens
  • Horse back riding - dressage trained but love trail riding with my horse(s)
  • Walking the dog
  • Hiking the conservation land trails around my home
  • Travelling with family and friends
  • Skiing
  • Pilates

Certification

Wharton Executive Education. Business Analytics: From Data to Insights Course

Timeline

Major Account Executive - Higher Education

Canon Solutions America- CANON USA
01.2024 - Current

Senior Account Executive

ISpot.tv
03.2022 - 05.2023

Enterprise Sales Director

Cardlytics
10.2018 - 03.2022

Regional Sales Manager

Cardlytics
01.2015 - 09.2018

Wharton Executive Education. Business Analytics: From Data to Insights Course

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Connecticut
Cheryl Schnitzius