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SARA LECHNER

SARA LECHNER

Charlotte,NC

Summary

High-achieving Enterprise Account Executive experienced in high-volume, challenging sales environments. Proven track record in managing high-stakes contracts and partnership development, evidenced by the achievement of multiple company records. Expert in driving sales strategies that secure enterprise clients and enhance customer engagement, demonstrated through effective collaboration with product development teams. Comprehensive experience in lead generation and consultative selling, consistently exceeding sales targets and maintaining the highest close rate among peers. Skilled at customer relationship management techniques to identify opportunities and deliver innovative solutions. Self-driven and intellectual curiosity about the market and trends. Adept at matching account needs with company products in seeking new business. Looking for my next challenging position with the opportunity for advancement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enterprise Account Executive

IMPLAN.
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Achieved multiple company records, including the largest sale in IMPLAN history (Airbnb), within my first six months of hire, which was the core sale that contributed to the company's successful acquisition this past year
  • Managed net new revenue generation within designated account portfolio and actively pursued own accounts
  • Maintained the highest close rate among 20+ sales team members, showcasing exceptional sales skills and strategic negotiation abilities
  • Led successful sales strategies that resulted in securing high-value contracts with enterprise clients such as Airbnb, Open AI, Netflix and Disney
  • Enhanced sales volume by providing support to new and inactive customers
  • Identified cross-selling and up-selling opportunities within existing customer base
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including leads generated and closed deals
  • Prospected and nurtured client relationships to promote products effectively
  • Created targeted promotional campaigns to boost regional sales performance
  • Skilled at identifying and characterizing business issues while showcasing expertise in discerning value and prioritizing importance

Enterprise Account Executive

Adobe Inc
Seattle, WA
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Generated new business and add-on sales across multiple products throughout sales cycle
  • Qualified opportunities accurately, building a healthy pipeline exceeding $1.2 million annually
  • Key Accounts included Fortune 500 companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Netflix, Kaiser Permanente, JP Morgan Chase, UnitedHealth Group Cigna, Autozone, Fidelity and Workday
  • Conducted in-depth assessments of customer processes to identify business challenges and desired outcomes
  • Exceeded sales targets by an average of 20% over quota consistently
  • Attained expertise in Stock, Creative Suite, Acrobat, Sign, and Adobe Experience Manager to formulate innovative solutions and dynamic presentations
  • Developed deep understanding of the competitive landscape for Adobe’s solutions
  • Effectively coordinated and partnered with multiple cross-functional groups within Adobe (Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance) to proficiently manage entire sales cycle.
  • Collaborated with teams in product development and operations to enhance customer engagement
  • Identified business problems and connected them to Adobe's products for enhanced value
  • Derived insights and executed strategies to improve customer engagement and product adoption

Deep understanding of the competitive landscape for Adobe’s solutions.

Mid Market Sales Specialist

Porch
Seattle, WA
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Exemplified consultative sales techniques in guiding clients at Porch, achieving record-breaking revenue growth
  • Guided each client on how to use product, how to set up their accounts, advised on best practices, set realistic expectations, and suggested budgets based on the demand of customer leads in their service area
  • Exceeded quota in both monthly and quarterly goals every month, (at an average of 260%)
  • Set new company record for fastest to 10k in reoccurring revenue- June of 2019
  • Spoke to 35-50 clients a day and brought value through product offerings based on client's business need

Mid Market Technical Sales Specialist

Citrix
Raleigh, USA
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Exceeded monthly and quarterly quotas for years by building strong rapport with my clients
  • Deep product knowledge and presentation skills led to consistently selling large deals across all product platforms
  • Led many team meetings because of prior background related to target audience
  • Routinely had the highest record for deal size and bundled sales for personal, inbound, and leadgen sales
  • Often ranked in the top 5% by applying and using company software personally, using vertical knowledge, and creative problem-solving
  • Developed and delivered tailored sales presentations effectively addressing client needs.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Landscape Design

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art History

Syracuse University

Skills

  • Project management workflows
  • Sales strategy development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Lead generation strategies
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Consultative selling
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Pricing strategy
  • Contract negotiation
  • Revenue growth
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Account management
  • Pipeline management

Accomplishments

  • Largest Sale Achievement: Closed sale resulting in 300% increase in annual revenue.
  • Consistent Target Surpassing: Exceeded sales targets by 20%, maintaining top performer status for two years .
  • Sales Performance Boost: Led promotional campaign boosting regional sales performance by 40%.

Certification

  • Adobe Sign Certification
  • Adobe Creative Suite Certification

Timeline

Enterprise Account Executive

IMPLAN.
01.2023 - Current

Enterprise Account Executive

Adobe Inc
10.2019 - 09.2022

Mid Market Sales Specialist

Porch
02.2019 - 10.2019

Mid Market Technical Sales Specialist

Citrix
04.2015 - 10.2017

Master of Science (M.S.) - Landscape Design

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art History

Syracuse University