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Ross Eustis

New York,New York

Summary

Professional Business Development Executive with vital abilities in sales. Delivers above-quota results through tenaciously built partnerships and impressive revenue-generating skills. Specializes in driving technology industry success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director of Business Development

Arjuna Solutions
New York, NY
10.2020 - Current

Arjuna Solutions provides Behavioral Economics Modeling services powered by proprietary AI algorithms that are designed to optimize nonprofit fundraising performance.

  • Arjuna's Top Performing Sales Representative in 2022
  • Brough on enterprise clients such as National Audubon Society, AARP, International Rescue Committee, Food for the Poor, Clean Water Action, Association of the Miraculous Medal, Crohns and Colitis Foundation
  • Assessed current service needs and calculated product satisfaction levels to make appropriate product and service adjustments.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Senior Strategic Account Executive

BLACKBAUD, BLKB
10.2019 - 04.2021

Publicly traded SaaS software company powering the social good community

  • Acquire, close, and onboard Strategic Non-Profit Prospects
  • Only AE on 10 person team to reach 100% of quota in Q2 of 2020 (107%) after only 1 quarter prospecting
  • Number 1 AE on Team in SaaS for 2020, achieving 117% of quota
  • Prepare and present complex, multi-solution software deals, including CRM, Accounting, Peer-2-Peer fundraising platforms, and donor management
  • Completed 3 months of extensive software solutions training and was ranked top of class

Digital Sales Consultant

STARNES DIGITAL MEDIA
Birmingham, AL
01.2019 - 10.2019

Birmingham-based full-service marketing and media company with a focus on hyper-local community news

  • Expanded digital offerings by developing a suite of services resulting in 2X digital client base
  • Coached print sales team on identifying opportunities on digital side to broaden book of business
  • Brought national companies to numerous Starnes assets and publications

Director of Strategy and Development

NOTION DIGITAL
New York, NY
10.2017 - 01.2018

Creator of mobile apps and digital products for Christians with over 7 million US installs and 500,000 Daily Active Users

  • Director of Strategy & Development
  • Personally responsible for bringing annual revenue of company from $1.5 M to $10 M
  • Created new sources of revenue such as email and sponsorship of events
  • Increased direct clients by more than 10X

New Business Development Manager

STARTAPP
New York, NY
10.2015 - 10.2017

Mobile technology company that partners with 100K+ applications to reach over 1 billion direct monthly active users

  • Manager, Business Development
  • Developed and secured key new client accounts including Postmates, Hulu, Western Union, IAC, and MullenLowe
  • MediaHub, contributing to revenue growth of more than 40% with $6 million in new revenue
  • Spearheaded expansion strategy from basic performance-based accounts into branding-focused accounts
  • Retained client accounts for 2x the company average

Manager, Business Development, Northeastern U.S.

Wood Group USA
New York, NY
12.2010 - 07.2015

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 peopleManaged business development and sales team in Northeast with focus on Marcellus & Utica Shale

  • Grew territory from $300,000 to over $15 million in annual revenue by securing the company’s first onshore
    contract with Chevron, winning contracts from current operators with long-standing deals, and leveraging
    successful Northeast relationships to secure multi-million dollar contract in central Texas

Sr. Client Manager

Advanced Currency Markets, SA
Geneva, Switzerland
07.2008 - 10.2010

A global provider of liquidity, technology and credit solutions to brokers offering FX, Metals, Energies and CFD trading.

  • Delivered more than $12 million in client deposits, over 2.5x the company average
  • Converted U.S.-based clients to Swiss accounts (vs U.S Competitors) with an 85% success rate
  • Only person from US to be Transfered to Geneva Switzerland Head Quarters

Senior Sales Executive / Sales Team Leader

Advanced Currency Markets, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Won 70% of New Business Accounts for ACM USA accounts
  • Named 2008 Sales Person of the Year out of 50-person sales group

Sales Manager, Sales Representative

MANHATTAN PROFESSIONAL GROUP
07.2006 - 07.2008

A national provider of accounting and tax preparation services

  • Managed and trained 12-person sales team delivering business plans, payroll services, bookkeeping and business documents to small businesses with more than $7.5 million in annual revenue
  • Performed in top 3% of 75 sales representatives nationwide
  • Created and developed payroll and business document services department

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
2003

Skills

  • National Account Management
  • Consultative Sales Techniques
  • Prospecting and Cold Calling
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Enterprise Sales
  • Top-Ranked Sales Executive
  • Team Leadership
  • New Business Development

Timeline

Sr. Director of Business Development

Arjuna Solutions
10.2020 - Current

Senior Strategic Account Executive

BLACKBAUD, BLKB
10.2019 - 04.2021

Digital Sales Consultant

STARNES DIGITAL MEDIA
01.2019 - 10.2019

Director of Strategy and Development

NOTION DIGITAL
10.2017 - 01.2018

New Business Development Manager

STARTAPP
10.2015 - 10.2017

Manager, Business Development, Northeastern U.S.

Wood Group USA
12.2010 - 07.2015

Sr. Client Manager

Advanced Currency Markets, SA
07.2008 - 10.2010

Senior Sales Executive / Sales Team Leader

Advanced Currency Markets, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009

Sales Manager, Sales Representative

MANHATTAN PROFESSIONAL GROUP
07.2006 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Ross Eustis