Cody Gowl
Austin
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager with 6+ years of experience driving growth, managing multi-million dollar books of business, and building strategic partnerships in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in sales, account management, and partner support, with strong quantitative skills and expertise in data-driven decision-making. Adept at working cross-functionally, optimizing processes, and delivering exceptional client service. Highly proficient with CRM platforms including Salesforce. Passionate about travel, technology, and the sharing economy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager, Partnerships
Gartner Digital Markets
Austin
03.2025 - Current
- Manage and grow a diverse book of business, consistently exceeding quarterly and annual sales goals through strategic account management and supply acquisition.
- Achieved over 100% year-over-year growth after taking over accounts.
- Build and nurture long-term partnerships with professional hosts and affiliates, driving lead generation and revenue growth for digital marketing initiatives.
- Lead onboarding and optimization calls, business reviews, and contract negotiations, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
- Analyze campaign performance data to identify strategic opportunities and implement data-driven recommendations for partners.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and operations teams to develop and iterate scalable, localized supply strategies.
- Implement new processes to enhance team efficiency and organizational operations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical integrations and provide support for software partners.
Mid-Market Account Manager
Gartner Digital Markets
Austin
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed multi-million-dollar business portfolio, aligning expansion recommendations with client objectives and market trends.
- Executed strategies across multiple channels, driving sustainable growth and improved performance.
- I earned exceptional performance review scores every year of my tenure, which less than 10% of representatives received.
- Conducted outreach and virtual meetings to enhance client outcomes and cultivate strong relationships.
- Planned and executed quarterly business reviews with clients to assess goals and upsell offerings.
- Provided advisement on Pay-Per-Click and Pay-Per-Lead campaigns, focusing on cross-selling and contract management.
- Leveraged CRM tools including Sugar CRM, Monday.com, and internal systems to track leads and key performance indicators.
Software Advisor
Software Advice
Austin
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed daily outreach and consultative sales calls to recommend tailored software solutions.
- Established trust and rapport with clients, consistently surpassing quotas in a high-volume setting.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management and organizational skills to enhance productivity.
- Achieved four promotions within one year due to outstanding performance relative to peers.
- Generated high-quality leads for software vendors through strategic buyer conversations.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2018
Skills
- Account management
- Partner relationship management
- Sales and lead generation
- Data analysis and strategy
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce, Salesloft)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Presentation and communication skills
- Contract negotiation
- Time management and prioritization
- Technical integration support
Timeline
Account Manager, Partnerships
Gartner Digital Markets
03.2025 - Current
Mid-Market Account Manager
Gartner Digital Markets
09.2021 - 03.2025
Software Advisor
Software Advice
08.2020 - 09.2021
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University