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Keith Ferullo

Rockledge,FL

Summary

Proven leader in Cybersecurity strategic sales and account management, notably Lockheed Martin Commercial Cyber., I excel in deploying sales strategies and CRM proficiency to secure pivotal deals, including a landmark $50M agreement. Recognized for transforming business development through innovative marketing and negotiation tactics, I consistently exceed sales targets, demonstrating unparalleled territory management and business planning acumen.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Executive

Care Security Systems
Orlando, FL
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day client accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing plans to increase product sales.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research and analysis.

Strategic Account Manager

Capgemini | Leidos | Lockheed Martin
02.2014 - 07.2023
  • Executed Direct and Channel sales initiatives targeting the Manufacturing vertical, with a specialized focus on OT security
  • Consistently made, or exceeded assigned quota
  • Average yearly quota was 11 million
  • Recognized for “CLUB” status three times
  • Orchestrated the culmination of the most substantial independent Cyber agreement in the history of Lockheed Martin Commercial Cyber
  • Led negotiations for a deal exceeding $50M in value, encompassing the implementation and oversight of next-generation firewalls for a worldwide manufacturing entity spanning 50 facilities and 3 data centers
  • Assumed control of the GE partnership's Cyber sector, previously the least-performing segment
  • Spearheaded a shift in focus from price-centered negotiations to highlighting solution value, resulting in three consecutive years of record-breaking sales in the segment
  • Oversaw the cyber affiliation with Capgemini for GE, resulting in significant growth in revenue and margin
  • Fostered a strategic partnership centered on premium-margin services, contributing to a mutually advantageous growth trajectory

Security Sales Analyst

CISCO Systems, Inc.
01.2012 - 11.2013
  • Spearheaded the achievement of sales goals for Cisco security products and technologies within assigned regions, ensuring seamless collaboration with sales teams
  • Attained distinction as one of the four recipients of the "PSS of the Quarter" award, a testament to securing the highest sales performance within the SLED vertical
  • Assumed leadership of an expansion territory, driving substantial growth and expansion into new areas
  • Achieved territory sales exceeding $10M within the inaugural year
  • Directed sales initiatives across the New England and PA Regions, optimizing territorial outreach and impact
  • Cultivated trusted advisory relationships spanning from technical decision makers to executive business counterparts within Tier 1 & 2 clientele
  • Strengthened channel partner connections while implementing aligned strategies to enhance cooperative endeavors
  • Devised, executed, and accurately monitored sales strategies aligned with Cisco's directives, customer preferences, and prevailing industry trends

Director of Sales | Major Accounts

Integralis Inc. | NTT Communications
04.2008 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Integralis, a subsidiary of the NTT Group, renowned for its expertise in Managed and Professional Security Services
  • Played a pivotal role within Integralis, a subsidiary of the NTT Group, renowned for its expertise in Managed and Professional Security Services
  • Drove the expansion and fortification of the Integralis relationship with Verizon, a role centered around serving as a Security Services Sub-Contractor
  • Responsibilities encompassed promoting security services within the Verizon client base, implementing up-selling strategies for existing accounts, and pioneering growth in new territories
  • Earned recognition as the recipient of the esteemed "Golden Panda" award, attesting to top sales achievements during both 2008 and 2009
  • Garnered the distinguished accolade of "Deal of the Decade" for orchestrating the closure of Integralis, Inc's largest-ever agreement
  • Secured a momentous $14M deal in 2010 with The Commonwealth of PA, inclusive of a contractual commitment amounting to approximately $4M annually, extending through 2019
  • Integralis, a subsidiary of the NTT Group, renowned for its expertise in Managed and Professional Security Services

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA

Skills

  • Sales Strategies
  • Sales strategies implementation
  • Account planning
  • Forecast preparation
  • Sales target monitoring
  • Marketing strategy implementation
  • Deal negotiation
  • Prospecting
  • Territory management
  • Business development and planning
  • Pipeline management
  • Database management
  • Sales quota achievement
  • Goals and performance
  • Business development
  • CRM proficiency

Earlycareerexperience

  • Regional Sales Manager, Top Layer Networks
  • District Sales Manager, Broadbase Software/Servicesoft, Inc./Kana
  • Senior AE|Team Leader, Pre-Owned Electronics
  • Senior Account Executive, NEC Computer Systems Division

Career Experience

  • Strategic Account Manager, Capgemini | Leidos | Lockheed Martin, 02/01/14, 06/30/23, Executed Direct and Channel sales initiatives targeting the Manufacturing vertical, with a specialized focus on OT security., Consistently made, or exceeded assigned quota. Average yearly quota was 11 million., Recognized for 'CLUB' status three times., Orchestrated the culmination of the most substantial independent Cyber agreement in the history of Lockheed Martin Commercial Cyber. Led negotiations for a deal exceeding $50M in value, encompassing the implementation and oversight of next-generation firewalls for a worldwide manufacturing entity spanning 50 facilities and 3 data centers., Assumed control of the GE partnership's Cyber sector, previously the least-performing segment. Spearheaded a shift in focus from price-centered negotiations to highlighting solution value, resulting in three consecutive years of record-breaking sales in the segment., Oversaw the cyber affiliation with Capgemini for GE, resulting in significant growth in revenue and margin. Fostered a strategic partnership centered on premium-margin services, contributing to a mutually advantageous growth trajectory.
  • Security Sales Analyst, CISCO Systems, Inc., 01/01/12, 11/30/13, Spearheaded the achievement of sales goals for Cisco security products and technologies within assigned regions, ensuring seamless collaboration with sales teams., Attained distinction as one of the four recipients of the 'PSS of the Quarter' award, a testament to securing the highest sales performance within the SLED vertical., Assumed leadership of an expansion territory, driving substantial growth and expansion into new areas. Achieved territory sales exceeding $10M within the inaugural year., Directed sales initiatives across the New England and PA Regions, optimizing territorial outreach and impact., Cultivated trusted advisory relationships spanning from technical decision makers to executive business counterparts within Tier 1 & 2 clientele., Strengthened channel partner connections while implementing aligned strategies to enhance cooperative endeavors., Devised, executed, and accurately monitored sales strategies aligned with Cisco's directives, customer preferences, and prevailing industry trends.
  • Director of Sales, Integralis Inc. | NTT Communications, 04/01/08, 01/31/12, Played a pivotal role within Integralis, a subsidiary of the NTT Group, renowned for its expertise in Managed and Professional Security Services., Drove the expansion and fortification of the Integralis relationship with Verizon, a role centered around serving as a Security Services Sub-Contractor. Responsibilities encompassed promoting security services within the Verizon client base, implementing up-selling strategies for existing accounts, and pioneering growth in new territories., Earned recognition as the recipient of the esteemed 'Golden Panda' award, attesting to top sales achievements during both 2008 and 2009., Garnered the distinguished accolade of 'Deal of the Decade' for orchestrating the closure of Integralis, Inc's largest-ever agreement. Secured a momentous $14M deal in 2010 with The Commonwealth of PA, inclusive of a contractual commitment amounting to approximately $4M annually, extending through 2019.

Timeline

Senior Account Executive

Care Security Systems
06.2024 - Current

Strategic Account Manager

Capgemini | Leidos | Lockheed Martin
02.2014 - 07.2023

Security Sales Analyst

CISCO Systems, Inc.
01.2012 - 11.2013

Director of Sales | Major Accounts

Integralis Inc. | NTT Communications
04.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Massachusetts
Keith Ferullo