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MALENA CHAZARO

Evergreen Park,IL

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented sales leader with a strong background in tech-enabled sales, SaaS solutions, and B2B mid-market growth. Proven success in building and scaling high-performing sales teams, executing go-to-market strategies, and driving revenue across fast-paced, high-growth environments. Adept in Salesforce implementation, sales operations, and cross-functional collaboration to improve pipeline efficiency and customer lifecycle management. Skilled in leading outbound and retention campaigns, onboarding and developing sales talent, and managing complex client relationships. Passionate about solving problems, optimizing processes, and closing deals that deliver long-term value.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality Specialist

SpotOn
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Served as a trusted local partner to small business owners, restaurants, and retailers by providing SpotOn’s suite of technology solutions, including POS systems, payment processing, and software tools.
  • Built and maintained a portfolio of over 200 restaurant merchants and owners, contributing more than $124K in annual revenue in 8 months.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets by an average of 28%, ranking in the top 15% of reps nationally.
  • Managed the full B2B sales cycle: from cold outreach, territory prospecting, live product demos, closing, and post-sale support.
  • Prospected over 200 businesses per quarter, converting 20% into paying clients through in-person outreach and demos.
  • Built and maintained a growing portfolio of over 200 business clients, consistently exceeding monthly sales quotas by delivering tailored solutions that improved customer operations and profitability.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships by understanding unique business needs, and collaborating with internal support teams to ensure onboarding success and ongoing satisfaction.
  • Maintained sales pipeline and activity records using Salesforce CRM, contributing to accurate forecasting and team performance metrics.
  • Territory management: Organized and optimized sales efforts across a multi-county territory, growing local market share by 25% in under 12 months.
  • Tech learning: Rapidly learned and demonstrated complex software/POS platforms to clients with diverse technical backgrounds.

Account Executive

Uber
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Cross-sold additional products and services, boosting profitability within accounts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends relevant to accounts.
  • Identified lucrative leads, built relationships with new clients, and upsold services to enhance business development.
  • Tracked sales and customer data, producing reports for upper management review.
  • Engaged key decision-makers to tailor solutions addressing specific business challenges.
  • Prepared compelling sales presentations to detail product specifications and applications.
  • Attended enrollment meetings to relay client vision and program design effectively.
  • Communicated estimated delivery schedules and service information to customers.

Strategic Account Manager

Zynga
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Identified opportunities to develop projects enhancing organizational missions and functions.
  • Contributed to design and implementation of corporate documentation standards, templates, and numbering conventions.
  • Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawings, cost estimates, and field observations for construction progress.
  • Monitored industry trends through social media and online sources.
  • Designed and directed orientation and training programs for employees and customers.
  • Fostered customer-centric culture by collaborating with product, marketing, operations, finance, and executive teams.
  • Prepared accurate design documentation, quality records, and performance metrics.
  • Managed high-value accounts in Zynga's Farmville 2 games, exceeding $3.5 million in lifetime spend.

Account Executive

Yelp
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Cultivate new business relationships and increase revenue growth by cold calling businesses in all verticals introducing them to the Yelp Advertising program
  • Successfully sold $365,000 in local advertising, averaging 170% of quota in the last 12 months
  • Highest growth revenue in local advertising 2016 -2017 out of 800 Account Executives in Chicago
  • Presidents Club 2016, Century Club 2015 Q3, 2016 Q1, Q2
  • Closed $76,000 in February 2017
  • Progressed through five promotions in the Yelps Sales Development Program
  • Successfully graduated from the Yelp Leadership Development Program only offered to a select few who posses leadership and management skills
  • Participated in Yelp's Mentor Program to help assist new trainee's throughout the training process
  • Cold Called 2K local businesses and conduct 25+ pitches per month, resulting in sales within the top 1% of Chicago Yelp
  • Prospected, vetted leads, and conducted a full sales cycle using Salesforce

Multiple Leadership Roles

GoHealth
Chicago, IL
07.2012 - 01.2015

Promoted to lead and expand a high-performing Inside Sales Executive team in Individual Health Insurance sector.

Achieved 350% department growth within one year through successful Salesforce CRM implementation.

  • Directed strategic planning, process optimization, and performance management for 20-person sales team.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with product, tech, and operations to align business objectives.
  • Launched off-season sales initiatives, generating over $1.5 million in revenue.
  • Designed and delivered training for over 500 internal agents and 150 external partner agents.
  • Managed real-time coaching across a 20-rep team, resulting in over 5,000 successful enrollments.
  • Cultivated high-morale team culture aligned with organizational growth initiatives.

Executive Director

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
Chicago, IL
01.2008 - 10.2011
  • Coordinated with executive board in various capacities
  • Planned events and programs to attract new members
  • Promoted from Program Director to Executive Director in 9 months of employment
  • Involved in creating all advertisement, high end social events fundraisers
  • Versed in completing all city contracts, voucher and grant writing
  • Responsible for creating, executing and managing the financial budget
  • Developed ongoing data base on community organizations, existing members, Chamber committees, media contacts and tourism related businesses

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Professional Cookery -

Kendall College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • SAP and Salesforce
  • SaaS solutions
  • B2B and B2C sales
  • Business growth strategies
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Promotional planning
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Post-sales support
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Client retention strategies
  • Revenue generation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Sales expertise and strategies
  • Effective customer upselling

Affiliations

  • Previous owner and content creator for Zynga Chicago's Instagram page
  • Volunteered as a member of WAZ: Women at Zynga and attended professional development and a series of enrichment workshops. WAZ helps women amplify their voice and influence in the workplace
  • Volunteered as a member of ZPRIDE: Zynga's LGTBQ community and helped plan fundraising events and happy hours
  • ZParents: Created work life balance events for families in gaming/technology as well as worked with Girls that Code
  • Volunteered with Built By Girls: Mentoring young women who are interested in a career in technology
  • Volunteered as a Troop Leader for Girl scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana, Brownie Troop 21134

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospitality Specialist

SpotOn
08.2024 - Current

Account Executive

Uber
08.2021 - 07.2024

Strategic Account Manager

Zynga
03.2018 - 07.2021

Account Executive

Yelp
03.2015 - 02.2018

Multiple Leadership Roles

GoHealth
07.2012 - 01.2015

Executive Director

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
01.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts -

Northeastern Illinois University

Professional Cookery -

Kendall College