Ethan Ashton Cross
Summary
Results-driven Sales Executive & Business Development Professional with expertise in revenue growth, AI-driven marketing, and high-volume sales outreach. Skilled in sales strategy execution, CRM automation, and customer acquisition. Proven ability to optimize engagement, boost sales conversions, and lead strategic sales initiatives. Committed to delivering measurable impact and building strong client relationships to drive business success.
Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Executive Manager
Vogue
07.2024 - Current
- Drove e-commerce growth, increasing customer engagement by 35%
- Implemented sales conversion strategies, improving revenue by 20%
- Collaborated with marketing teams to optimize digital campaigns & client outreach
AI Marketing Associate
PledgX
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Executed AI-driven marketing campaigns, increasing customer outreach & engagement
- Managed high-volume sales outreach, making 11,958 calls in three months (230–245 daily)
- Refined CRM strategies, optimizing lead conversion & sales funnel efficiency
Marketing Intern
BattleFin
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in digital marketing efforts, contributing to brand visibility
- Managed CRM & data tracking, supporting marketing campaign execution
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Business Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2023
Skills
- Sales Strategy & Execution
- AI-Driven Marketing
- CRM & Sales Automation
- Business Development
- Lead Generation & Acquisition
- Sales presentations
- Sales and market development
- Lead generation
- Sales strategy
- Business networking
- Cold calling
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Achieved Quota by completing Multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 25 Sales members and 17 developers.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved quota by introducing Salesforce instead of Hubspot for new leads.
- Made 230 to 245 calls daily and maintaining that range for the first three months at PledgX, which was 11,958 calls total.
Certification
- Advanced Sales & Marketing Strategies with AI
- HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification
- Real Sales Academy Certification
- Executive Office Professional Certificate Program
Hobbies and Interests
- Sales Leadership & Market Trends
- AI & Data-Driven Sales Strategies
- Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
- Boxing
- Gym
- Coffee Culture
- Rowing
Timeline
Sales Executive Manager
Vogue
07.2024 - Current
AI Marketing Associate
PledgX
11.2023 - 07.2024
Marketing Intern
BattleFin
05.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Business Science
University of Connecticut
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