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Phillip Charlton
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Phillip Charlton

Leawood,KS

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Open to work
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Sales ExecutiveSr. Account ExecutiveAccount ExecutiveNational Account ExecutiveSr. Account Executive

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Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

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RemoteHybrid
Location: Leawood, KSKansas City, MOOverland Park, KS
Open to relocation: No

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Summary

Enterprise Account Executive | AI Adoption, Enterprise Software & Business Transformation

Enterprise sales executive with 20+ years of experience helping Fortune 1000 organizations adopt transformative technologies that improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate business outcomes. Proven record of exceeding quota, winning net-new enterprise clients, and closing complex multi-stakeholder engagements across technology consulting, SaaS, cloud, security, compliance, and AI-enabled transformation initiatives.

Recognized for translating complex business, compliance, and technology challenges into measurable business value for executive stakeholders including CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, legal leaders, and operational executives. Consistently successful in greenfield environments, high-growth organizations, and competitive markets, generating new revenue through a combination of strategic prospecting, executive discovery, consultative selling, and disciplined opportunity management.

Early adopter and daily practitioner of AI technologies including ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-assisted sales workflows, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve account research, discovery preparation, proposal development, executive communications, and overall sales effectiveness.

Accustomed to cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Self-motivated with proficiency in expanding network connections, introducing products and developing pipeline and territory to drive revenue.

Overview

20
20

+Years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Sales Executive

Bespin Global
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
  • Developed and executed tailored sales strategies for key accounts, increasing market penetration.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities and inform strategic decision-making processes.
  • Generated $250,000 in new annual revenue through acquisition of net-new enterprise clients.
  • Led consultative discovery processes with executive stakeholders to uncover business challenges, quantify impact, and position transformation solutions aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Utilized AI-assisted analysis to synthesize stakeholder feedback and deliver focused recommendations that accelerated decision-making and deal progression.

Sales Executive

Slalom
Kansas City, MO
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Asked to join startup office to pave way for market success in highly competitive technology and business process consulting business
  • Leveraging my network of executives, successfully created market awareness of Slalom capabilities while growing market share during difficult market conditions
  • Closed first sale within 5 weeks of hire creating multimillion dollar strategic account
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal services.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable conditions for both parties while maximizing profitability.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, providing ongoing coaching to improve their performance.
  • Managed pipeline efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to urgency/importance while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
  • Developed key partnerships, resulting in increased lead generation and cross-selling opportunities.

Sr. Account Executive

Zoom
Kansas City
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for new business development, delivering strategic solutions to support clients' evolving communication needs
  • Develop and sustain high-level, key client relationships to promote business growth and partnership
  • UCaaS specialist identifying areas to improve cost efficiencies
  • Partnered with internal departments to promote One Zoom to customer base
  • Lead team of 9 in activity to include meetings and phone calls
  • Selected as aNew Hire representative to leadership roundtable identifying ways to improve
  • 2021 104% of plan
  • 2020 98% of plan.
  • Brought in over $1 Million in revenue while managing multiple high-profile accounts.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.

Account Executive

Gartner
Kansas City
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Partnered with senior supply chain executives and business leaders to deliver strategic business objectives through improved supply chain performance
  • Grew assigned accounts to achieve revenue goals with current customers and zero spend accounts (Hunting and Farming)
  • 105% of plan and 87% retention in 2018
  • 200% of plan and 85% retention in 2017.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
  • Delivered informative presentations to potential clients, showcasing the unique value of products or services offered.

National Account Executive

Monster Worldwide
Kansas City
09.2014 - 02.2017
  • Responsible for account growth for established customers and zero spend prospects
  • Grew assigned account spend in 2015 by 125%
  • Selling Software as a Service into human resource departments
  • Consistently ranked as top-performing National Sales Account Executive, achieving recognition for outstanding performance in both revenue growth and client retention.
  • 140% quota attainment Quarter 4, 2016
  • Won back account that left Monster in 2013 with a core contract of over $200,000 in annual spend.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Analyzed market trends and adjusted sales tactics accordingly, maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
  • Conducted regular client reviews to assess account performance and identify areas for improvement or upselling potential.

Sr. Sales Executive

RKON (ScaleSec)
Kansas City, MO
07.2025 - 04.2026

• Built enterprise pipeline for cloud security, compliance, governance, and AI-adjacent transformation initiatives for Fortune 1000 organizations.
• Partnered with executive stakeholders to align technology investments with business outcomes, regulatory requirement, and organizational risk management priorities.
• Guided complex procurement and compliance discussions involving SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, vendor assessments, and enterprise security reviews.
• Leveraged generative AI technologies including Gemini and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate account research, executive preparation, proposal development, and customer engagement strategies

Sr. Account Executive

Netchemia, Inc.
Prairie Village
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for new account acquisition in key states of California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Florida
  • Sales of cloud based Talent Management software as a service (SaaS)
  • Lead sales team in all activity to include phone calls, meetings, and presentations and sales
  • Sales presentations to key decision makers in K-12 market.
  • Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
  • Established long-lasting partnerships with key industry influencers, generating increased brand awareness and credibility.
  • Players Club attainment
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

No Degree - Communications

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Skills

  • Consultative Sales
  • SaaS Expertise
  • Executive Communications
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • New Business Development
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Sales expertise
  • Territory Management
  • Territory expansion
  • Business Development
  • Client acquisition
  • Strategic account development
  • Sales Development

Key Skills Assessment

  • Sales – Background in Challenger, consultative, solution, value, and team selling strategy. Consistently achieve sales goals and establish long-term client relationships within Fortune 1000 companies.
  • Sales Management – Recruited, coached, and managed a diverse group of sales professionals in multiple industries. Responsible for office P&L. Lead teams of up to 7 managers and 42 sales professionals.

Timeline

Sr. Sales Executive

RKON (ScaleSec)
07.2025 - 04.2026

Sr. Sales Executive

Bespin Global
01.2025 - 07.2025

Sales Executive

Slalom
07.2022 - 07.2024

Sr. Account Executive

Zoom
07.2020 - 08.2022

Account Executive

Gartner
02.2017 - 03.2020

National Account Executive

Monster Worldwide
09.2014 - 02.2017

Sr. Account Executive

Netchemia, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Communications

University of Kansas
Phillip Charlton