Vice President of Sales with 10+ years of experience developing and executing global sales and operational strategies that consistently grow revenue streams and maximize profit margins. Manage international projects full lifecycle, identifying ways to grow the business strategically and creatively to generate and strengthen brand awareness. Vice President of Sales | Business Development DirectorEmail: davidgeorgegrisham@gmail.comMonitor staff performance and development, setting objectives, establishing priorities, and mentoring teams to exceed sales goals. Lead cross-functional teams across multiple markets to achieve aggressive, short-term goals and long-term objectives, strengthening relationships with customers and partners alike to enhance brands and products. Implement policies and procedures that streamline operations, negotiating contracts, optimizing processes and managing budgets to ensure the business is efficient and effective. Background includes live entertainment, sports, and ticketing industry, with a specialization in operations management, vendor management, and talent acquisition.CORE COMPETENCIES:• Global Sales & Marketing Strategies• Business Development• Sales Planning• Operations Management• P&L Management• Client Relationship Management• Strategic Partnerships• Brand & Product Development• Project Management• Contract Negotiation• Vendor Relations• Talent Acquisition• Team Leadership ACCOMPLISHMENTS:~Responsible for record breaking year (2018) for both companies with a 385% increase year over year for Ticketmaster and a 147% increase for Live Nation.~Oversaw the development and implementation of the region’s first ever complete white label ticketing system for the King Abdulaziz Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (2018).~In Q3 & Q4 2018, successfully promoted Live Nation Middle East’s first ever sold-out shows, 3 in total. Please contact me at (248) 259-5811 with any Senior Sales and Business Development opportunities.