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Kayla Villani

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Summary

Relationship-driven luxury sales professional with over four years of experience at The RealReal, specializing in cultivating long-term client partnerships and delivering exceptional white-glove service. Proven success in consistently achieving sales goals, growing high-value accounts, and earning client trust through personalized recommendations and strategic relationship management. Skilled in business development, negotiation, Salesforce, and identifying opportunities that drive revenue growth while creating an elevated client experience.

Work History

Senior Strategic Resale Advisor

The RealReal
10.2022 - Current

-Promoted after surpassing $9M in total sales, reflecting top-tier performance and consistent quota overachievement.
-Continue to drive both new business development and repeat consignor engagement, ensuring a strong flow of high-value inventory.
-Recognized for deep expertise in luxury resale, providing clients with trusted guidance on authentication, valuation, and market insights.
-Deliver a white-glove client experience, strengthening loyalty and maximizing lifetime value of consignors.
-Serve as a trusted partner for high-net-worth clients, reinforcing The RealReal’s reputation as the leading destination for luxury consignment.

Luxury Account Manager

The RealReal
03.2023 - 09.2025

-Elevated role to include both new business acquisition and repeat consignor engagement, strengthening client retention, and revenue streams.
-Built and nurtured long-term relationships with high-end consignors, ensuring a steady pipeline of premium inventory.
-Utilized sales analytics and client behavior insights to refine outreach strategies, leading to higher conversion rates and increased average order value.
-Delivered a white-glove service experience, offering expert guidance on authentication, valuation, and market trends to maximize client satisfaction.
-Developed persuasive sales messaging and personalized follow-up strategies to create urgency, and drive higher engagement.
-Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas, reinforcing The RealReal's reputation as a trusted luxury resale partner.

Account Manager

The RealReal
10.2022 - 04.2023

-Hand-selected to join The RealReal as an Account Manager, focusing exclusively on new business development in the luxury resale market.
-Conducted targeted prospecting and outreach, successfully converting first-time consignors into long-term clients.
-Educated new clients on The RealReal's unique value proposition, positioning the company as the premier destination for luxury consignment.
-Developed a strong foundation in luxury resale, authentication, and pricing strategies to effectively guide clients through the consignment process.
-Established a reputation for professionalism and expertise, consistently exceeding new business acquisition goals.

Account Executive

Stratus Technologies
12.2021 - 09.2022

-Spearheaded strategic account growth, managing top-tier clients and driving business expansion in IT services, including Cloud, Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps.
-Led high-impact client engagement efforts, acting as a trusted advisor to align IT staffing solutions with business objectives.
-Developed and executed tailored talent acquisition strategies, sourcing industry-leading professionals to meet evolving client needs.
-Facilitated weekly strategy sessions between recruiting teams and clients to refine job requirements, streamline hiring processes, and enhance placements.
-Negotiated and secured Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring alignment between client expectations and service deliverables.
-Expanded Stratus' Guidewire offerings, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning the company as a go-to partner in the IT sector.
-Represented Stratus at key IT networking events and conferences, forging new business relationships and strengthening industry presence.
-Managed the sales pipeline in Salesforce, tracking client interactions, follow-ups, budgets, and revenue projections to drive data-driven decision-making.
-Played a critical role in full-cycle recruitment, from candidate qualification and interviews to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring seamless talent integration.

Business Development Manager

Stratus Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2021

-Drove new business development at Stratus Technology Services LLC, securing and expanding key accounts in IT services, including Cloud, Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps.
-Promoted from Business Development Manager to Account Executive after demonstrating success in client acquisition, relationship management, and revenue growth.
-Built and maintained strong client relationships, acting as a liaison between client IT needs and internal recruitment efforts to deliver tailored solutions.
-Led weekly intake calls with recruiting teams and clients to refine requirements and optimize talent sourcing.
-Developed and presented statements of work, negotiating terms to align with client needs and business goals.
-Attended industry events and conferences, leveraging networking opportunities to generate leads and expand Stratus' market presence.
-Managed sales activities in Salesforce, tracking key account details, budgets, follow-ups, and strategic action plans.
-Played a key role in the recruitment life cycle, from candidate qualification and interviews to offer negotiation, and onboarding.

Administrative Assistant Intern

Crothall Healthcare Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019

-Supported management initiatives, implementing and monitoring programs to streamline operations.
-Managed office communications, composing emails, preparing reports, and maintaining organized records.
-Handled front desk responsibilities, managing calls, inquiries, and receptionist duties with professionalism.
-Oversaw office equipment maintenance, troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless functionality.
-Coordinated meetings and travel logistics, organizing conference calls and schedules to enhance team productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05-2021

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Luxury Sales & Clienteling
  • Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Consultative Sales
  • High-Net-Worth Client Service
  • Salesforce (CRM)
  • Negotiation & Closing
  • Customer Retention
  • Revenue Growth
  • Luxury Fashion Expertise
  • White-Glove Customer Experience
  • Prospecting & Lead Generation
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Luxury Account Manager

The RealReal
03.2023 - 09.2025

Senior Strategic Resale Advisor

The RealReal
10.2022 - Current

Account Manager

The RealReal
10.2022 - 04.2023

Account Executive

Stratus Technologies
12.2021 - 09.2022

Business Development Manager

Stratus Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant Intern

Crothall Healthcare Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Kayla Villani