Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Sales Methodologies
Hobbies and Interests
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Conor O'Brien

Conor O'Brien

Summary

Conor owes his meteoric rise at Funnel to his exceptional leadership skills, recognition of differentiated value, and a customer-centric approach that solves for the long term. He has driven $1.8 million in net new recurring revenue as of 1/1/24 and has been promoted at every opportunity because of the deep trust leadership has in his business acumen, work-ethic, and high intelligence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Account Manager

Funnel, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Entrusted with the strategic role of expanding Key Accounts and closing new business deals with clients whose revenues exceed $1 billion annually.


1. **Obstacle:** Enhancing Funnel Inc.'s position in the highly competitive enterprise market.
2. **Overcoming:** Focused on creating tailored solutions and strategic relationship building.
3. **Results:** Successfully managed high-profile accounts, including Roland, Penguin Random House, and Thirty Madison, contributing significantly to Funnel's growth.

Enterprise Account Executive

Funnel, Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023

1. **Obstacle:** Pioneering the enterprise account specialization amid intense market competition.

2. **Overcoming:** Demonstrated exceptional skill in finding and selling unique value propositions.

3. **Results:** Closed enterprise deals ranging from $24,000 to $42,000 ARR, with expansions up to $110,200.

Account Executive

Funnel, Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2023

1. **Obstacle:** Challenged to stand out in a team of 9 Account Executives, each with high sales quotas.
2. **Overcoming:** Employed advanced technical expertise and leadership skills for quick deal closures.
3. **Results:** Achieved over 101% of sales quota in 2022, distinguishing as a top performer and leading to promotion.

Sales Development Representative

Funnel, Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2019

1. **Obstacle:** Required to effectively prospect and qualify leads in a complex product market.
2. **Overcoming:** Simplified product complexities, demonstrating deep understanding of client needs.
3. **Results:** Earned a fast-track promotion due to exceptional performance in lead qualification and relationship building.

Sales Representative

Surplus Solutions, LLC
05.2016 - 12.2018

1. **Obstacle:** Selling laboratory, manufacturing, and processing equipment in a global market.
2. **Overcoming:** Utilized strategic sales skills and industry knowledge to engage diverse clients.
3. **Results:** Generated $1,087,155 in sales from 293 units across 193 deals in 2018.

Education

Masters of Science - Marketing

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Honors Economics

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
12.2017

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Sales
  • Business Acumen
  • Leadership
  • Modern Data Stack
  • Marketing Technology
  • Revenue Generation
  • Client Relationship Building

Sales Methodologies

  • Value Selling
  • Winning By Design
  • MEDDIC
  • BASHO
  • Sales Introverts
  • pclub.io
  • Selling With

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family & Friends
  • Golf
  • Performance Improvement
  • Geo-politics
  • Operations
  • Al

Timeline

Strategic Account Manager

Funnel, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Enterprise Account Executive

Funnel, Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023

Account Executive

Funnel, Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2023

Sales Development Representative

Funnel, Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2019

Sales Representative

Surplus Solutions, LLC
05.2016 - 12.2018

Masters of Science - Marketing

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts - Honors Economics

University of Massachusetts
Conor O'Brien