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Sean Barton

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Dynamic sales and capital raising professional with a proven track record in traditional sales and private capital markets. Over the past four years, raised more than $40 million in bridge financing and private placements by leveraging a deep understanding of investor psychology, deal structuring, and relationship management. With over a decade of sales leadership experience, consistently recognized as a top producer and trusted closer in high-stakes environments. Expertise includes building high-performing teams, launching regional offices, and creating scalable systems for deal execution and client engagement. A collaborative leader known for delivering impactful presentations at national investment conferences and designing CRM and marketing automation systems that yield measurable results while maintaining a relentless work ethic and effective communication under pressure.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Senior Managing Partner

Vision Capital Holdings - VC Group
Irvine, CA
04.2021 - 05.2025
  • Structured and executed complex capital raises including bridge financing, convertible debt, and equity rounds.
  • Built and maintained a network of private investors, family offices, and institutional capital sources.
  • Managed investor relations and led public presentations at industry investment conferences.
  • Negotiated deal terms, valuations, and legal documents to close multimillion-dollar transactions.
  • Oversaw the strategic and operational management of 3 regional offices, including hiring, training, and performance oversight.
  • Implemented cross-office systems to standardize reporting, deal flow tracking, and investor communications.
  • Directed cross-functional teams (sales, finance, admin) and scaled operations while maintaining compliance and quality.

Key Achievements:

  • $40M+ in capital raised through personal sales efforts
  • 3 regional offices launched and managed
  • 20+ public presentations at industry conferences

B2B Account Manager

AT&T
Riverside, CA
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Developed tailored solutions to meet client needs, driving account growth and profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic business decisions.
  • Secured new business opportunities by leveraging existing relationships within assigned territory or verticals.
  • Utilized CRM tools effectively to track account activity, ensure data accuracy, and maximize efficiency in managing client relationships.

Regional Sales Specialist

Payroll Link Inc
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Execute all company B2B sales goals for Riverside County
  • Negotiates partnerships with industry professionals
  • Performed product demos to large audiences
  • Managed and developed a CRM tool
  • Daily prospecting
  • Work with my marketing team to create sales/marketing campaigns
  • Maintain company relationships with clients

Manager/District Sales Manager

Victra Verizon Wireless
09.2013 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for the production of 12 retail locations
  • Set monthly sales targets based on month over month / year over year production
  • Recruiting / Talent development
  • P&L Reports
  • Business Sales Specialist for North Los Angeles
  • Orchestrated Sales events / LA County Fair
  • Composed complex reports to depict current and future sales performance
  • Accomplishments
  • # 1 in the Nation for gross Business to Business sales 10 months out of the last 2 years
  • District was ranked #1 / 150 in the company for overall performance and metrics in the 1st quarter of 2017
  • Received a 4th quarter MVP in 2016

Assistant Sales Manager

24 Hour Fitness
06.2006 - 08.2013
  • Managed a sales team consisting of two counselors
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales goals that were set for my team on a monthly basis
  • Maintained a closing percentage higher than 70%
  • Assisted in planning events to generate new leads and referrals
  • I was the highest grossing employee in the San Diego district for selling personal training

Skills

  • Revenue and profit maximization
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Performance Development
  • Prospecting
  • Tech Stack Configuration
  • Sales Trainer
  • Effective Closer
  • Pulic Speaker

Timeline

Owner/Senior Managing Partner

Vision Capital Holdings - VC Group
04.2021 - 05.2025

B2B Account Manager

AT&T
11.2019 - 03.2021

Regional Sales Specialist

Payroll Link Inc
09.2018 - 10.2019

Manager/District Sales Manager

Victra Verizon Wireless
09.2013 - 09.2018

Assistant Sales Manager

24 Hour Fitness
06.2006 - 08.2013
Sean Barton