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LAUREN HUNDLEY

Allenhurst,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Executive Sales Leader with extensive experience in driving revenue growth and leading high-performing sales teams within digital media and CTV sectors. Expertise in coaching, implementing accountability frameworks, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance team performance. Proven ability to strengthen strategic client partnerships and achieve long-term business success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Sales Director – Pharma/Health

Samsung Ads
09.2020 - Current
  • Lead a high-performing sales team of seven account executives, driving enterprise revenue growth, operational rigor and strategic client expansion
  • Grew a $110MM+ enterprise portfolio and achieved 18% YoY growth, outperforming targets in a challenging market
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, marketing and operations teams to bring innovative CTV, programmatic and data driven ad solutions to enterprise clients
  • Successfully onboarded proprietary measurement solution, driving significant incremental revenue for pharma partners and increasing YoY investment levels
  • Solely partnered with Legal & Privacy teams to onboard multiple 3P Health Data vendors ensuring compliance, reducing revenue risk and expanding data capabilities
  • Represented Samsung Ads in multiple industry forums and client panels (CHPA, MM+M, CTCA, and J&J Leadership Summit), positioning the company as a thought leader in health and CTV innovation.
  • Recipient of Samsung’s first-ever President’s Cup award (2024), recognized as a top manager for sales leadership and impact
  • Developed and executed strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across enterprise accounts.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing partnership opportunities and client satisfaction.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential growth areas for Samsung Ads initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development of integrated advertising solutions tailored to enterprise clients' needs.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to optimize product positioning and promotional strategies in the marketplace.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional development and improving overall team performance.
  • Presented data-driven insights to executive leadership, influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to streamline sales processes, resulting in improved efficiency and customer engagement.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored salesforce of six incoming sales managers.
  • Spearheaded contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for both parties while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored salesforce of six incoming sales managers.

Senior Sales Manager, Pharma

Samsung Ads
09.2020 - 08.2023

PDrove strategic growth across high-profile pharmaceutical accounts including Merck, Eli Lilly, and Boehringer Ingelheim, Idorsia, CTCA and Astellas

  • Top performing sales manager with consistent track record of exceeding quarterly sales quotas
  • Secured $16MM Upfront with CTCA, delivering 142% YoY in revenue and setting a new standard for category growth.
  • Expanded partnerships with new advertisers and agencies, unlocking $4.3MM+ in incremental revenue through CTV and programmatic innovation.
  • Worked closely with various internal teams to develop a customized, client specific rate card resulting in 98% YoY campaign performance and ROI.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with product, marketing, and operations to create tailored solutions that elevated campaign performance and ROI.
  • Worked with A&I and marketing to create multiple Pharma case studies, aimed at driving incremental revenue
  • Selected for Samsung’s Strategic Subcategory Lead Program, developing national go-to-market frameworks and best practices for the Pharma vertical.
  • Volunteered for various internal projects including STVP, SCI committee involvement and mentored five incoming sales managers, preparing them effectively for the market
  • Mentored incoming sales managers and led training initiatives on solution selling, category strategy, and campaign measurement.

Senior Account Executive, Strategic Partnerships

WebMD
06.2013 - 08.2020
  • Achieved multimillion-dollar growth for Vagisil, Arm & Hammer, and Ricola brands.
  • Surpassed 2019 revenue quota by 16%, generating $4MM+ in annual revenue.
  • Secured $1.5MM+ in incremental business through innovative branded content programs.
  • Renewed $2MM+ annually via bundled media, ensuring long-term client retention.
  • Represented WebMD at major industry events, enhancing brand visibility and networking.
  • Received WebMD Sales Attainment Awards in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019.

Strategic Account Manager for Amazon.com

Mindshare
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Increased Amazon’s media investment from $10MM to $150MM through strategic planning.
  • Developed KPI dashboards for data-driven budget allocation and messaging optimization.
  • Managed two direct reports while collaborating with leadership on performance reviews.
  • Provided insights that guided strategic allocation of significant media budgets.

Senior Communications Planner for L’Oreal Garnier

Optimedia
12.2007 - 05.2010
  • Optimized $300MM+ media spends through strategic planning across digital, TV, print.
  • Created executive presentations, performance analyses for C-suite and brand teams.
  • Enhanced campaign delivery via audience analysis and deficiency reporting techniques.
  • Presented Upfront strategies to Optimedia's executive suite and brand teams.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging with marketing objectives.
  • Analyzed audience insights to inform strategic decisions and improve targeting effectiveness.
  • Managed media planning and buying across various platforms to optimize campaign performance.
  • Mentored junior planners on best practices in communication strategy development.

Education

B.S. - Journalism, Advertising & Marketing, Communications

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
01.2007

HONORS & AWARDS

Samsung: President’s Cup, 2024 recognized as a top manager for sales leadership and impact., WebMD: Sales Attainment Awards 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019

Timeline

Enterprise Sales Director – Pharma/Health

Samsung Ads
09.2020 - Current

Senior Sales Manager, Pharma

Samsung Ads
09.2020 - 08.2023

Senior Account Executive, Strategic Partnerships

WebMD
06.2013 - 08.2020

Strategic Account Manager for Amazon.com

Mindshare
05.2010 - 05.2013

Senior Communications Planner for L’Oreal Garnier

Optimedia
12.2007 - 05.2010

B.S. - Journalism, Advertising & Marketing, Communications

West Virginia University