Self-motivated professional with broad expertise in lead generation, qualification and deal closing. Thrives in high-pressure environments and exceeds challenging sales targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Sales Development
Skai (Kenshoo)
04.2022 - Current
Recruited, onboarded, and fully built out a global team of successful Sales Development Representatives (SDRs).
Provides strategic direction, coaching, and mentoring to drive performance and exceed revenue targets.
Overachieved pipeline goal of $45M in 2022. Currently at $36M in pipeline YTD.
Develop and execute creative sales strategies to identify, engage, and nurture prospects through the sales funnel, resulting in increased pipeline and revenue growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and executive teams to align sales development efforts with overall business goals.
Implement data-driven processes and technologies, leveraging CRM and sales automation tools to optimize efficiency and accuracy in lead management.
Senior Director of Agency & Advertiser Sales
Skai, (Kenshoo)
10.2019 - 03.2022
Strategically sold digital marketing technology to diverse, enterprise-class audiences to automate and optimize their search, social, and eCommerce marketing investments.
Expertly qualified, pitched, closed, and managed relationships enterprise deals across advertisers and agencies such as AARP, The Home Depot, LetGo, Talbots, Peloton, Garmin, Tire Kingdom, WeddingWire, Tinuiti and Constant Contact.
Executed effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and secure new business opportunities.
Led product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the value proposition of Skai's offerings.
Demonstrated exceptional performance by consistently surpassing sales quotas every year. Achieved 115% of quota in 2016, 125% in 2017, 136% in 2018, 98% in 2019, 96% in 2020, and 117% in 2021.
Director of Sales
Skai (Kenshoo)
01.2016 - 10.2019
Inside Sales Team Leader
Kenshoo
07.2015 - 12.2015
Established training focused on sales processes, internal workflow and systems, to help shape professional development of team members while driving market success for the company.
Balanced role as Team Leader and Inside Sales Account Executive while exceeding both personal and team goals.
Awarded "Move the Needle" at SKO for recruiting, training, and creating a top tier Inside Sales Team with outstanding performance.
Inside Sales Account Executive
Kenshoo
05.2013 - 07.2015
Mastered the art of prospecting by opening doors into enterprise-class audiences, including brands and agencies.
Developed creative strategies to engage decision makers to reply to emails and take pitches on cold calls.
Self-generated over $9.5M in revenue by breaking into Net New Accounts such as Geico, Jet.com, Care.com, Liberty Mutual, Macy's, REI, Lyft
Exceeded sales goals by a 2X every sales quarter and identified as a Top Ten Global Sales Producer for annual sales success for 2 consecutive years.
Sales Representative
GDS International
01.2012 - 05.2013
Specialized lead sourcing of international marketing and technology companies for premiere international business-to-business events company
Pitched and closed decision-making executives including CEOs, CMOs, SVPs, to sponsor three-day business summits attended by Fortune 500 brands
Large Closed Accounts Include: Engauge Marketing, Expion, IBM, Ignition One, InforCRM, West Corporation, Research Now, ShareThis Inc., ThisMoment Inc., Videology and Wildfire Interactive
Acknowledged as 2012's "New Hire of the Year" after personally generating $925,000.00 in new accounts
Recognized as #1 overall Global Sales Representative in Q4 2012 after closing $425,000 in new accounts.
Coordinated and conducted group strategy trainings and provided back-of-the-call support for new hires.
Senior Sales Executive
MediaWave Productions Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2012
Produced the 30-minute national television series, Here's to Your Health with Marilu Henner airing on TLC
Developed diverse and innovative leads for topic-specific segments
Aggressively closed accounts through cold calls with senior-level executives from Fortune 500 companies
Closed $39,500.00 accounts with: GE Healthcare, CVS, IHOP, Kroger, Experian, Dorel Industries, United Healthcare, etc
Recognized as top-performer after generating over $275,000 in revenue for the Q2 and Q3 of 2011
Signed Hyatt Hotels & Resorts as the official hotel sponsor for the show
Solidified wardrobe, hair, and make-up from Bobbi Brown Make-Up, Lord & Taylor and New York & Company for the show's cast and special guests at no cost.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Event Management, Business Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
2009
Skills
Strategic Outreach
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Sales Process Management
Sales Forecasting
Cold Calling
Email Marketing Campaigns
Social Media Networking
Metric Monitoring
Sales Team Collaboration
Pipeline Growth
New Business Generation
CRM Tracking
Understanding of Sales retention
Sales strategy development
Timeline
Global Head of Sales Development
Skai (Kenshoo)
04.2022 - Current
Senior Director of Agency & Advertiser Sales
Skai, (Kenshoo)
10.2019 - 03.2022
Director of Sales
Skai (Kenshoo)
01.2016 - 10.2019
Inside Sales Team Leader
Kenshoo
07.2015 - 12.2015
Inside Sales Account Executive
Kenshoo
05.2013 - 07.2015
Sales Representative
GDS International
01.2012 - 05.2013
Senior Sales Executive
MediaWave Productions Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Event Management, Business Administration