Menashe Gold
Strategic Sales Leader
Lindenhurst,IL
Summary
Dynamic marketing and sales leader with a proven track record at Vantage, leveraging AI and data analytics to drive growth. Expert in strategic account planning and consultative selling, fostering high-value relationships. Recognized for crisis management skills, preserving a $2.1M portfolio while enhancing customer loyalty and retention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Director of Strategic Marketing and Sales
Vantage
Lindenhurst, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic marketing and sales initiatives for Vantage, focused on connecting leading in-house counsel, law firm partners, and industry executives.
- Develop and execute curated networking experiences and thought-leadership content to foster high-value relationships within the legal community.
- Utilize AI-certified knowledge, data analytics, and content strategy to drive measurable growth and align brand storytelling with key business outcomes.
- Strategically manage sponsor and partner relationships, ensuring impactful engagements and delivering value across the broader legal community.
Senior Sales Account Manager
Mid Town Distribution
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Managed and sustained 50% of the company's active, day-to-day client portfolio (141 of 283 paying accounts), demonstrating exceptional capacity and revenue accountability for a portfolio valued at an estimated $2.1M+ ARR.
- Led crisis management and revenue preservation by immediately absorbing 100% of a departing colleague's entire client list, resulting in zero customer attrition during a critical 50% reduction in the sales team.
- Drove customer loyalty and long-term retention by serving as the sole point-of-contact for the largest and most complex strategic client accounts (168 total assigned).
- Mentored and coached sales personnel on advanced selling techniques; facilitated weekly strategy sessions with senior executives to align sales goals with business objectives and resource allocation.
- Built favorable industry partnerships by representing the company and promoting products at trade shows and conventions.
Manager
Evita Steakhouse
Chicago, Illinois
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Revamped and revitalized the bar program, creating a new cocktail menu and training procedure that enhanced the customer experience.
- Coordinated inventory control, purchasing, and scheduling for high-volume operations, managing critical P&L components.
General Manager
Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed training and development procedures for new hires and managed HR functions for both Front-of-House and Back-of-House staff.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, and other organizational entities.
Education
Google AI Essentials Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Remote10-2025
Google AI Prompting Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Remote10-2025
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05-2011
General - Business
Kesher College
Israel06-2008
Skills
AI/Technical: Google AI Essentials Certification, Google AI Prompting Certification, LLMs, AI Use Cases, Data Analysis
Sales & Strategy: CRM (Salesforce, Insighting), Strategic Account Planning, Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Pipeline Management
Business & Leadership: Complex Problem Solving, P&L Accountability, Resource Management, Sales Training & Coaching, Strategic Planning
ANALYTICAL & STRATEGIC PROJECTS
- Applied advanced data analysis and strategic modeling in managing complex fantasy sports leagues for over a decade, demonstrating long-term strategic planning and decision-making under uncertainty.
- Self-managed, booked, and executed national and regional tours for a 10-year musical project, including content creation, budgeting, logistics, and contract negotiation.
Certification
Google AI Essentials Certification
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Strategic Marketing and Sales
Vantage
09.2025 - Current
Senior Sales Account Manager
Mid Town Distribution
05.2021 - 09.2025
Manager
Evita Steakhouse
11.2019 - 04.2021
General Manager
Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar
10.2017 - 10.2019
Google AI Essentials Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Google AI Prompting Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Oakton Community College
General - Business
Kesher College