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Robert Marsden

Robert Marsden

Jasper,IN

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Partner Development Manager with over 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and alliance management within the technology sector. Expert in cultivating and expanding strategic partnerships, driving product adoption, and leading go-to-market strategies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes and drive partner success. Looking to leverage extensive experience and a growth mindset to contribute to a companies mission by empowering partners to build innovative applications and produce growth across all sectors.

Overview

15
15

Years of Sales Experiance

6
6

Years of Management Experiance

Work History

Senior Sales Associate

Angi
Jasper, IN
11.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated high-value partnerships, enhancing product integration and opening new revenue streams, demonstrating strong capability in managing and expanding partner relationships.
  • Implemented innovative co-selling strategies with partners, significantly increasing solution adoption and demonstrating exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Demonstrated exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including C-level executives and technical staff, ensuring clear understanding and alignment with business needs.

Strategic Sales Manager

Guitar Center
Jasper, IN
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led strategic initiatives to partner with music technology companies, integrating their applications with our sales platform, resulting in a 30% increase in platform adoption
  • Developed and executed joint go-to-market plans with partners, driving a 25% increase in yearly revenue
  • Fostered strong relationships with partner executives, establishing collaborative business plans and co-selling strategies.

Sales and Project Coordinator

Guitar Center
Jasper, IN
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Orchestrated cross-departmental collaboration to support sales and marketing strategies, enhancing partner engagement and solution adoption
  • Initiated sales enablement programs, educating the sales team on partner solutions, and aligning efforts to core business objectives.

Marketing Department Assistant Manager

Premier Marketing
Jasper, IN
08.2015 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with strategic partners in the marketing sector, co-developing campaigns that leveraged data analytics to drive customer engagement and growth.

Education

Associate's Degree in Business -

Everest College
09.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Partnership Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution
  • Sales & Business Development Expertise
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Strong Financial & Business Acumen
  • Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Proficient in Salesforce and Data Management Tools
  • Multitasking & Organization

Certification

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Professional Development

  • Continuous learning in cloud data and analytics, focusing on market trends and partnership opportunities.
  • Regular participation in industry conferences and workshops, enhancing professional network and staying ahead of industry innovations.

Timeline

Senior Sales Associate

Angi
11.2023 - Current

Strategic Sales Manager

Guitar Center
05.2022 - 08.2023

Sales and Project Coordinator

Guitar Center
09.2021 - 05.2022

Marketing Department Assistant Manager

Premier Marketing
08.2015 - 09.2019

Associate's Degree in Business -

Everest College

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Robert Marsden