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Karina Blankstein

Karina Blankstein

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Driven Sales Associate at Intralinks with a strong record in enhancing sales team efficiency and driving revenue through creative prospecting and meticulous event management. Successfully managed high-value media negotiations and ad placements at Initiative, contributing to strategic partnership successes. Known for surpassing ambitious sales targets at Aritzia through exceptional customer engagement and relationship building.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Intralinks
03.2023 - Current
  • Supports 15 account representatives across the Western Region by creating heat maps, contracts, and mining the internal database
  • Generated over 12 new opportunities through creative prospecting, including cold calling leads, re-engaging inactive customers, and recovering lost opportunities
  • Cultivates relationships with prominent investment banks and new enterprise clients, aiding in business growth by extending or renewing contracts
  • Enhances company visibility regionally by organizing networking events in Los Angeles-based investment banks, specifically a series of 'WomenIn' events focusing on networking women in the banking community
  • Trains sales executives as a Salesloft specialist to streamline prospecting and increase visibility across the team and organization.

Associate For Amazon Video Partnerships Team

Initiative
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed ad buy facilitation between Amazon and 35+ TV networks, overseeing budget allocation, inventory placement, and scheduling
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation and adaptability skills as the primary point of communication for inventory adjustments, responding to changes from both Amazon and networks
  • Carried out multiple projects, including executing weekly schedules and monthly billing pulls, maintaining efficiency and adhering to tight deadlines
  • Ensured financial accuracy and operational effectiveness through meticulous budget and billing management.

Style Advisor

Aritzia
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided exceptional service to clients on a one-on-one basis daily
  • Regularly achieved and exceeded sales goals, selling over $22,000 per week
  • Focused on customer service and merchandise sales by being attentive to clients' needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management

A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Relationship selling
  • Creative Thinking
  • Goal-Driven
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Listening Skills

Timeline

Sales Associate

Intralinks
03.2023 - Current

Associate For Amazon Video Partnerships Team

Initiative
12.2021 - 03.2023

Style Advisor

Aritzia
05.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management

A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
Karina Blankstein