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Matthew Taflinger

Chicago,IL

Summary

Enterprise SaaS software sales professional with strong experience in driving revenue growth and developing lasting client relationships. Skilled in consultative selling, strategic account management, and negotiation. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing market demands, and consistently achieving sales targets. Equipped with solution-oriented mindset and excellent communication abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Account Executive (Digital)

Salesforce
02.2024 - Current
  • Drive expansion of digital products in new logo and install base territory
  • Built trusted relationships with my customer's and core counterparts, driving the digital vision for my customer's and acting as the quarterback on the accounts
  • Established a strong sales strategy to drive growth within my accounts and built a repeatable process for outbound prospecting

Achievements this year so far: ACV Quota Attainment: 96.6% (as of Nov 1st) Multi-Year Quota Attainment 118.61%

Enterprise Account Executive Commerce Cloud

Salesforce
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Managed a portfolio of high-value accounts, ensuring timely renewals and upselling opportunities.
  • Delivered comprehensive product presentations and demonstrations, showcasing the value proposition to potential clients.
  • 10+ new logo's in the CG business
  • Mentored multiple AE's in the commerce business


Achievements

  • 315% ACV Quota Attainment FY24, 316% Multi-Year Quota Attainment, 107% Renewals Target
  • 137.5% ACV Quota Attainment FY23 , 145% Multi-Year Quota Attainment
  • Club FY 24
  • Presented deal wins and enablement on multiple all-hands calls
  • Graduated from AE Excellence Academy
  • Lead multiple commerce enablement's for many different core and digital teams

Account Executive B2B Commerce

Salesforce
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Signed 10+ B2B Commerce Logo's in first 2 years of the acquisition of CloudCraze
  • Educated customer's on Salesforce's acquisition of CloudCraze and how it enabled their customer360
  • Managed strategic customer relationships across multiple industries and company sizes
  • Did in person enablement for multiple AVP's and business units at Salesforce on CloudCraze

Achievements

  • Most new logo's for b2b commerce FY19


Business Development & Account Executive

CloudCraze
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Generated leads for new business development through networking events and social media channels
  • Participated in industry conferences, trade shows, and other events to keep CloudCraze top of mind for customer's and prospects
  • Led the team in outbound prospecting for attributed closed business and qualified meetings

Education

BBA - Marketing

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2016

Skills

  • Driving Strategic Sales Cycles
  • Team Leadership
  • Project & Deal Management
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Sales Presentations & Pitching
  • Prospecting and Account Research
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Excellent Organizational Skills

Timeline

Enterprise Account Executive (Digital)

Salesforce
02.2024 - Current

Enterprise Account Executive Commerce Cloud

Salesforce
01.2020 - 02.2024

Account Executive B2B Commerce

Salesforce
03.2018 - 01.2020

Business Development & Account Executive

CloudCraze
06.2016 - 04.2018

BBA - Marketing

University of Iowa
Matthew Taflinger