Senior Manager Business Development
CurrentStrategically managing global clients, overseeing a substantial business portfolio valued at $3M annually. As a leader, I've successfully motivated and guided a high-performing team of Business Development Managers, consistently achieving growth targets and surpassing revenue objectives.My expertise includes strategic account research, prospecting, discovery calls, initial meetings, demonstrations, proposal development and delivery, negotiations, contract signature, key account plans, and expansion strategies. I've orchestrated outbound calls, lead generation initiatives, event participation, cold calls, and email campaigns to generate new business opportunities, fostering a cooperative environment for the team.Over the past 7 years, I have managed and mentored the team, ensuring their professional growth and maintaining consistently high performance. I utilize advanced market intelligence and conduct meticulous research to identify new avenues for sales expansion, cultivating a robust sales pipeline.My ability to cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with key clients has been instrumental in driving revenue enhancement through skillful cross-selling and upselling tactics. I am proficient in influencing key stakeholders across various levels, from Board Members to Product Users, effectively securing lucrative sales and fostering enduring business affiliations.I have seamlessly collaborated with CXO-level executives, devising and executing targeted sales strategies that decisively elevate profitability and engender sustained revenue progression. Additionally, I possess a comprehensive command of CISION's SaaS, Media-Monitoring products, and Wire distribution services on a global scale.