Paul Davis

Dynamic executive with over 20 years of expertise in sales, talent acquisition, education, and client services, recognized for building resilient teams and driving growth across diverse sectors. Proven ability to align operations with visionary business goals while blending analytical rigor with narrative-driven stakeholder engagement. A track record of expanding client portfolios and enhancing client retention demonstrates a commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet organizational needs. Passionate about fostering leadership development and creating impactful strategies that propel business success.

Professional Experience

Managing Partner – Client Relations & Business Development

Unicursal Talent | Jan 2024 – Present

• Expanded client portfolio by 40% within six months
• Delivered tailored executive search and leadership development solutions
• Designed stakeholder dashboards and onboarding frameworks
• Secured multi-year contract with national nonprofit

Sales Manager

Talent Ally | Nov 2022 – Dec 2023

• Generated $300K in first year
• Improved client retention by 25%
• Expanded into two new verticals
• RFL: Mutually agreed departure after missing $400K goal

Sales Advisor

Costco Demonstration Services | IL | Oct 2019 – Oct 2022

• Led and coached a 12-person sales team
• Ranked in top 10% regionally
• RFL: Seasonal contract ended; concurrently operated a cleaning business

Owner & Operator

Spotless Cleaning, LLC | San Diego | Jan 2018 – Sept 2019

• Achieved 90%+ client retention
• Managed marketing, sales, operations
• RFL: Closed business to pursue consulting

Sponsorship Sales Manager (Progressed from Lead Chair Recruiter)

Vistage Worldwide | Jan 2007 – Dec 2017

• Generated $1.2M+ in annual sponsorship revenue
• Created CEO Sabbatical Program (still in use)
• Conducted 800+ retention interviews and sourced 500+ expert speakers
• Recruited 100+ executive Chairs in one year
• Increased pipeline conversion by 30% via LinkedIn Recruiter
• RFL: Company acquired

Skills & Tools

• Strategic Sales & Business Development
• Leadership Development & Team Management
• Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
• Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations
• Instructional Delivery & Facilitation
• CRM Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce

Education

Master of Science in Leadership University of San Diego, 2008

Professional Experience

Managing Partner – Client Relations & Business Development

Unicursal Talent | Jan 2024 – Present

• Expanded client portfolio by 40% within six months
• Delivered tailored executive search and leadership development solutions
• Designed stakeholder dashboards and onboarding frameworks
• Secured multi-year contract with national nonprofit

Sales Manager

Talent Ally | Nov 2022 – Dec 2023

• Generated $300K in first year
• Improved client retention by 25%
• Expanded into two new verticals
• RFL: Mutually agreed departure after missing $400K goal

Sales Advisor

Costco Demonstration Services | IL | Oct 2019 – Oct 2022

• Led and coached a 12-person sales team
• Ranked in top 10% regionally
• RFL: Seasonal contract ended; concurrently operated a cleaning business

Owner & Operator

Spotless Cleaning, LLC | San Diego | Jan 2018 – Sept  2019

• Achieved 90%+ client retention
• Managed marketing, sales, operations
• RFL: Closed business to pursue consulting

Sponsorship Sales Manager (Progressed from Lead Chair Recruiter)

Vistage Worldwide | Jan 2007 – Dec 2017

• Generated $1.2M+ in annual sponsorship revenue
• Created CEO Sabbatical Program (still in use)
• Conducted 800+ retention interviews and sourced 500+ expert speakers
• Recruited 100+ executive Chairs in one year
• Increased pipeline conversion by 30% via LinkedIn Recruiter
• RFL: Company acquired

Skills & Tools

• Strategic Sales & Business Development
• Leadership Development & Team Management
• Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
• Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations
• Instructional Delivery & Facilitation
• CRM Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce