Steph Dessecker
North Canton,OH
Summary
Dynamic, data-driven sales executive with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing, multi-unit teams to achieve record-breaking growth. Expertise in cultivating trust-driven cultures, implementing behavior-based sales systems, and aligning strategic vision with operational execution. Demonstrated success in driving enterprise-wide revenue growth, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and improving talent retention rates. Highly skilled in board-level communication and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Director of Sales
Five Star Parks & Attractions
07.2025 - Current
- Senior leader responsible for enterprise-wide sales strategy, revenue growth, and team performance across 10 markets.
- Delivered 29% revenue growth in under two years by scaling outbound execution, restructuring pricing, and implementing repeatable, behavior-based sales systems.
- Built and led a 22-person sales organization with - Promoted 3 team members into leadership roles, strengthening organizational bench depth and succession planning.
- Developed a forecasting tool adopted by the board to project revenue with near-perfect accuracy at the period, quarter, and annual levels.
- Introduced prospecting and automation tools that increased lead velocity and improved sales efficiency.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align go-to-market strategy and maximize margin contribution.
Corporate Director of Sales
Five Star Parks & Attractions
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw national event sales strategy across B2C and B2B verticals.
- Delivered consistent YoY growth and increased lead conversion rates.
- Expanded retention initiatives to support all-time revenue records.
Regional Sales Director
Scene75 Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Directed sales for a five-market portfolio (Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton).
- Led 12+ direct reports, achieving $4.8M annual revenue and 41% YoY growth.
- Designed sales training and onboarding to reduce ramp time and elevate performance.
Sales Director
Scene75 Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Advanced from Sales Director to Regional Sales Director based on performance and leadership.
- Built systems for pipeline accountability, forecasting, and sales operations.
Business Operations Manager
LK 4.0
Gahanna, OH
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed cross-functional operations, sales, and client service for a mid-sized business unit.
- Implemented efficiency measures and revenue-generating strategies to improve margins.
Sales Manager
Cardio Express Fitness Centers
Southington, CT
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Led a high-performing sales team, driving membership growth and revenue.
Assistant Sales Manager
Cardio Express Fitness Centers
Tolland, CT
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported sales operations and member engagement, contributing to revenue expansion.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University
Bachelor - Sports Management
Kent State University
Skills
- Infor CRM
- Salesforce CRM
- Excel (Pivot Tables)
- Pitch Decks
- Slybroadcast
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Lusha
- Calendly
- OpenPhone
- Zoomifier
Accomplishments
- Delivered $18M+ in annual event revenue Across a national portfolio, breaking company records (2024).
- Achieved 29% revenue growth in under two years at Five Star Parks & Attractions through pricing strategy and outbound sales execution.
- Built and led a 22-person sales organization with far exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Developed a Board-adopted forecasting system with 95%+ accuracy at the period, quarter, and annual levels.
- Drove 41% YoY growth at Scene75 by managing five markets and 15+ direct reports with over $4.8M in revenue.
Timeline
Senior Corporate Director of Sales
Five Star Parks & Attractions
07.2025 - Current
Corporate Director of Sales
Five Star Parks & Attractions
11.2023 - 07.2025
Regional Sales Director
Scene75 Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 11.2023
Sales Director
Scene75 Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
Business Operations Manager
LK 4.0
11.2016 - 03.2020
Sales Manager
Cardio Express Fitness Centers
12.2015 - 11.2016
Assistant Sales Manager
Cardio Express Fitness Centers
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor - Sports Management
Kent State University
Master of Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University