Vp Worldwide Sales & Marketing
Discus Data Solutions (Acquired By Quest Software, Later By Dell)
★ Quota Achievements:- 2003: 185% (all reps >125%)- 2002: 130% (all reps >100%)★ Responsible for all Sales and Marketing activities for this Russian-based provider of Microsoft Exchange Management tools★ NY-based, inside sales team, just post-9/11, challenged with re-engagement, morale, and other issues★ Provided constant sales training, with emphasis on motivation and methodology★ Led by example and mentored (sat with the team in a cubicle and made sales calls)★ Instituted processes for lead qualification, PoC’s, new business booking, invoicing, renewals, and commissions★ Recruited several domestic and international-based channel partners and Resellers★ Completed a successful turn-around: From a post-9/11 technology-driven company, with declining sales, to a vibrant, productive, and profitable organization.★ For the first time, QoQ/YoY revenue increased each consecutive year, with a clear and predictable business (6 months out).★ Took revenues from declining and unpredictable to 10x, reliable and predictable, and profitable★ Completed the sale of Discus Data to Quest Software in July 2003.