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Konnor Vaughn

Dallas,TX

Summary

Strategic and achievement-oriented sales leader bringing 6.5 years of sales and leadership experience with special emphasis on helping retail enterprise clientele achieve sustained results. Articulate communicator, with a strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, driving growth and improving customer experience. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Partner Development

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12.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations while growing revenue by 25% and profitability by 12% YoY.
  • Negotiated contracts with partners to ease operational pain and drive account loyalty and growth.
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationships.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition and success.
  • Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills.
  • Managed relationships with executive sponsors and key client team members at required levels in organization.
  • Tracked and supported delivery of partner-facing support operations, reported metrics, managed escalation and optimized client experiences.
  • Moved seamlessly from strategic, innovative and big picture perspective to finest details and delivered operational success.

Senior Manager, Partner Development

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06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale while increasing revenue by 36% QoQ
  • Managed large-scale rollouts and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives with Fortune 500 retailers.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures to reduce friction and drive output.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations, and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.

Channel Sales Director

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02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Improved business processes to increase productivity and align channel sales department with organization.
  • Met and exceeded targets and growth metrics within assigned partner accounts while delivering 140% to budget and ranking #1 out of 12.
  • Assessed, clarified and validated partner needs to nurture relationships and achieve success.

Education

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Account Planning
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Account Growth and Forecasting
  • Developing Partnerships
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Consultative Selling

Timeline

Director of Partner Development

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12.2021 - Current

Senior Manager, Partner Development

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06.2021 - 12.2021

Channel Sales Director

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02.2018 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Collin County Community College District
Konnor Vaughn