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Eli Ash

New York,NY

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Desired Job Title

Account Manager – Mid Market, SAAS SalesBusiness Development ManagerSenior Project Manager Sales Team LeaderSenior Account ManagerProgram Director

Salary Range

$105000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Results-driven Account Manager and AI builder with a strong focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving. Expertise in transforming complex client needs into effective automations, demonstrated by the successful launch of internal AI applications and playbooks at Hatch. Achieved 105% Net Revenue Retention (NRR) on a portfolio exceeding $1.5M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), delivering faster Time to Value (TTV) and improved conversion rates. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in client engagements to maximize business outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager – Mid Market, SAAS Sales

Hatch
10.2024 - Current
  • Own AI outcomes for a diverse portfolio; deploy and continuously optimize chat + voice agents to convert leads and retain customers.
  • Built several automation apps (vibe-coded) for routine Hatch tasks, standardizing processes and cutting repetitive work for CS, Sales, and Support.
  • Created a scalable AI Playbook library and custom AI bot prompts to diagnose and resolve tough bot issues when initial prompts underperformed improving reliability and adoption.
  • Instrumented outcomes (activation checklist, TTV, first-response time, AI resolution rate, appointment conversion); ran A/B tests; packaged results into QBRs and expansion offers.
  • Lead customer workshops and enablement to drive adoption; published wins as case studies.

Key Stats

  • Achieved 105% MRR performance on my book (net retention on an MRR basis), reflecting consistent expansion and low churn.
  • $1.5M+ ARR portfolio; 100+ active accounts.
  • 20-day TTV to first value across activations.
  • +30% average conversion after AI playbook deployment.
  • +20% increase in appointments booked
  • 500–2,500+ monthly AI conversations per account post-activation.

Business Development Manager

VendorSmart
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed proposals and presentations to pitch product offerings to potential clients.
  • Build and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Led contract negotiations with prospective clients while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Utilize industry knowledge and vendor relations to assist in developing preferred vendor programs.
  • Managed sales pipeline and forecasted revenue projections accurately.
  • Identified and qualified prospective clients to maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Key Stats

  • Drove a 13% increase in sales revenue by cultivating new client relationships and executing referral programs.
  • Exceed monthly sales quotas by an average of 40%.
  • Revamped the department's outreach approach, resulting in a 25% rise in client acquisitions.
  • Built and maintained relationships with senior decision-makers.

Senior Project Manager Sales Team Leader

Angi's
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Managed Sales team while remaining as top sales agent in projects sold for the department.
  • Led training & mentoring sessions for all new hires as the Department expanded by 200%.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, or contractors as needed.
  • Building and maintaining contractor network + repeat customers based on customer service.
  • Developed strong professional relationships to mitigate roadblocks and client service issues.
  • Collaborated with management in developing new teams.

Key Stats

  • Highest overall financing dollars sold company-wide: $1.03M.
  • Second highest total project revenue company-wide: $4.57M.
  • Highest project profit company-wide: $490,000+.
  • Mentored and coached a team of 15 sales professionals, resulting in a 25% improvement in individual performance and a 30% increase in overall team sales productivity.

Senior Account Manager

B&H Photo Video
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed client relationships for high-profile Government & Education accounts, owning a $30M+ ARR book of business.
  • Defined client needs and business requirements to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Served as the direct sales contact for the entire sales cycle.
  • Grew the company's cross-functional coordination.
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to troubleshoot issues.
  • Achieved 98% client retention rate through proactive account management and strategic relationship-building, leading to a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Program Director

Jewish Union Foundation
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Developed and ran Vocational Training Center in addition to its programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
  • Managed a team of over 15 staff and interns.
  • Created lesson plans for staff.
  • Networked with businesses to create employment opportunities.
  • Coordinated with job developers to offer personalized employment opportunities for clients.
  • Implemented new vocational training programs, resulting in 60% growth in client base.
  • Created an Individualized job evaluation system for clients leading to 35% increase in client employment rate.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, meetings, and other events as a spokesperson for the program.
  • Developed budgets and operational plans for program.

Education

B.A. - Psychology

Touro College
12.2014

Skills

  • A/B Testing
  • TTV/Conversion/Resolution Metrics
  • AI Bot Conversation Design
  • AI Playbooks
  • API Field Mapping
  • Conversational/Voice AI Platforms
  • CRM Integrations
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Custom AI Bot Prompts
  • Data Reporting (Sheets/Excel)
  • Expansion/NRR
  • If/Then Routing & Escalation
  • Onboarding & Implementation
  • Product Activation/Adoption
  • Product Workshops/Enablement Demos
  • Project Management
  • QBRs & Dashboards
  • Training & Coaching
  • Zapier

Timeline

Account Manager – Mid Market, SAAS Sales

Hatch
10.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

VendorSmart
03.2023 - 10.2024

Senior Project Manager Sales Team Leader

Angi's
12.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Account Manager

B&H Photo Video
02.2017 - 03.2020

Program Director

Jewish Union Foundation
12.2015 - 02.2017

B.A. - Psychology

Touro College
Eli Ash