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MITSIEL SOTO

Miramar,FL

Summary

Dynamic sales and transformation leader with a proven track record of driving measurable growth, enhancing cross-segment collaboration, and cultivating high-performing teams. Successfully launched ADP's Private Equity vertical in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, transforming a zero-revenue pilot into a thriving business generating over $24 million in cumulative recurring revenue. Expertise in aligning human capital strategies with financial outcomes and advancing SaaS workforce solutions that promote scalability, retention, and profitability across diverse client portfolios. Recognized as a Board of Directors and Superstars awardee, consistently contributing to organizational growth through disciplined execution, data-driven coaching, and strategic alignment with enterprise objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Equity Sales Executive

ADP
07.2018 - Current
  • Pioneered ADP's Private Equity vertical in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, establishing the foundation for regional and East Coast growth.
  • Scaled recurring revenue to over $24M cumulative, driving consistent double-digit portfolio growth year over year through SaaS-based HCM solutions.
  • Expanded market influence across multiple states, achieving record adoption rates within investor-backed companies through consultative engagement, and executive partnerships.
  • Enhanced profitability and retention by aligning workforce analytics with client performance metrics, contributing to measurable EBITDA improvements across portfolios.
  • Led and developed a multistate sales and advisory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Under this leadership, multiple team members achieved million-dollar producer status, driving both regional success and enterprise visibility.
  • Implemented data-driven coaching frameworks that improved pipeline health, gained access to high-value decision-makers, and expanded influence within key accounts.
  • Forged enterprise-wide partnerships across Small Business, Up-Market, National Accounts, Global Enterprise, Retirement Services, HRO, and Major Accounts divisions to align go-to-market strategies, streamline execution, and resolve escalations impacting shared clients.
  • Worked side by side with PE consulting partners and operating advisors to deliver unified workforce transformation strategies across portfolio companies.
  • Elevated ADP's visibility within the PE ecosystem through board-level engagements and industry forums that showcased ADP's commitment to innovation and partnership.
  • 5× President's Club, Board of Directors, and Superstars awardee for top national performance.
  • Consistently exceeded growth targets while contributing to enterprise-level initiatives that advanced ADP's private equity strategy and client experience.
  • Implemented data-driven coaching frameworks that improved pipeline health, gained access to high-value decision-makers, and expanded influence within key accounts.
  • Built durable internal alliances with Sales, Service, Product, Finance, and Implementation teams to ensure continuity of client experience, and accountability across business units.
  • Established trusted partnerships with field leaders to co-design solutions, eliminate channel conflicts, and advance mutual growth objectives.
  • Elevated ADP's presence within the Private Equity ecosystem by serving as a central liaison between internal stakeholders and investors.
  • Built durable internal alliances with Sales, Service, Product, Finance, and Implementation teams to ensure continuity of client experience and accountability across business units.


Performance Highlights

• FY2024: Delivered $7.2M in new recurring revenue (166% of plan), leading national growth within ADP's Private Equity segment.
• FY2023: Generated $6.1M (152% of plan), sustaining record portfolio expansion and client retention rates.
• FY2022: Produced $4.8M (136% of plan), advancing ADP's East-Coast Performance Highlights.
• FY2021: Closed $3.9M (128% of plan) while laying the foundation for multi-state growth across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.



Mid-Market Sales Executive

ADP
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Launched and scaled ADP's first Mid-Market Core pilot across South Florida and the Gulf West Coast, generating over $5.1 million in new recurring revenue.
  • Built bridges across business segments during a pre-virtual era, developing trust and alignment with leaders across Small Business, Up-Market, National Accounts, Global Enterprise, 401(k), Workers' Compensation, and HRO divisions.
  • Designed regional training architecture that standardized onboarding, accelerated seller readiness, and strengthened associate retention.
  • Built succession and leadership-development frameworks to identify and advance high-potential managers, creating sustainable talent pipelines.
  • Championed a performance-driven culture through data-backed coaching, pipeline discipline, and consistent field engagement.
  • Mentored and elevated emerging leaders; multiple team members achieved President's Club and Falcon Awards.
  • Recognized as a 2× President's Club and Trendsetter honoree for consistent 100%+ attainment and transformational growth.

Sales District Manager

ADP
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Expanded ADP's sales in the western region of Puerto Rico by 32%, and achieved double-digit annual revenue growth through consultative sales and tailored compliance solutions.
  • Partnered with C-suite and small-business leaders to modernize payroll, HR, and workforce management practices.
  • Built referral and community partnerships that became lasting channels for business development.
  • Earned 2× President's Club recognition for top performance and client success, resulting in a promotion to Mid-Market Sales Executive, South Florida.

Senior Digital Sales Manager & Product Launch Trainer

Yellow Pages Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Trailblazing Leadership in the Digital Transformation Era.
  • Pioneered the transition from print to digital advertising by launching the Digital Yellow Pages platform, introducing SEO/SEM, social, video, and mobile advertising
  • Led six cross-functional sales teams (~68 reps), mentoring peer managers and elevating productivity during digital reinvention.
  • Partnered with marketing and C-suite leaders to integrate field intelligence into product strategy.
  • Designed and facilitated digital sales training programs that standardized consultative selling and competitive media fluency.
  • Instituted recognition and retention initiatives that reduced churn by 26%.
  • Collaborated directly with VP of Sales and CEO on growth strategies that drove 45% national revenue growth and 15–45% YoY increases.

Business Journalist

El Nuevo Día, Primera Hora & Caribbean Business
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Researched and reported on local and regional business trends and developments.
  • Collaborated with editors and research teams to analyze market data and translate complex business concepts into clear narratives.
  • Built relationships with C-suite executives and policymakers—skills later leveraged to drive consultative sales and client engagement.
  • Conducted interviews with industry leaders to gather insights for articles.

Business Manager

Comercio E
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Directed operations, sales, and marketing functions for a high-growth retail and e-commerce startup.
  • Increased sales productivity by 8% through restructuring the sales organization and developing associate capabilities.
  • Reduced call-center abandonment rate from 17% to 5.1% and shortened installation turnaround time by 60%.
  • Reviewed dormant accounts through targeted outreach, driving 8% growth in 2002 and 15% in 2003.
  • Led strategic repositioning initiatives aligning operations, marketing, and service delivery with evolving digital trends.
  • Introduced social-media campaigns and e-marketing programs that expanded reach and visibility.
  • Implemented sales metrics and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Authored the company's first Employee Procedures Manual and led full-cycle hiring.
  • Served as Project Manager for training-program design and rollout, improving onboarding speed and customer-support consistency.

Education

MBA - Marketing

SUAGM
San Juan, PR

B.A. - Communications

University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR

Skills

  • Portfolio management expertise
  • SaaS revenue growth strategies
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Employee talent development
  • Market growth strategies
  • Executive collaboration expertise
  • Change process facilitation
  • Executive partnerships
  • Private equity sales
  • Workforce analytics
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Consultative engagement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Private Equity Sales Executive

ADP
07.2018 - Current

Mid-Market Sales Executive

ADP
01.2015 - 01.2018

Sales District Manager

ADP
07.2012 - 06.2015

Senior Digital Sales Manager & Product Launch Trainer

Yellow Pages Group
01.2008 - 01.2012

Business Journalist

El Nuevo Día, Primera Hora & Caribbean Business
01.2005 - 01.2008

Business Manager

Comercio E
01.2002 - 01.2005

B.A. - Communications

University of Puerto Rico

MBA - Marketing

SUAGM
MITSIEL SOTO