Startup professional with over 20 years of experience selling new, innovative software solutions in a sales/commission-based role for early stage technology companies. Expert in selling venture funded technology to new customers with ability to educate client on value proposition, develop a business case and have ROI discussions with C-level executives.Executive coach for startup entrepreneurs on sales process with focus on ideal customer profile and customer’s compelling event. Venture fund limited partner at NJTC Venture Fund (www.njtcvc.com).Professional ExperienceStrong track record of driving revenue using a consultative sales approach in complex sales situations, specialize in software products that require a solution based approach.Dedicated prospector, expert at opening new accounts by creating and executing a territory plan that is focused on an ideal customer profile. Passionate about and demonstrated ability to close first customers for startups on the East Coast.Implement leveraged selling model utilizing partner relationships. Relationship oriented. Laser focused on customer satisfaction and making every customer a reference account. Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced startup environment. High standard of integrity, will always do the right thing for the customer. Sample List of Clients Sold To: IBM, General Electric, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Vanguard, Merck, ShawCor, XM Satellite Radio, CHANEL, Bell Canada, Alcatel-Lucent, Siemens Healthcare, SunGard, Cardtronics, New York Life, Johnson & Johnson (Centocor), Compass Minerals, Wells Real Estate Funds, AT&T, Verizon, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, CardioNet, Harry & David, Glenmede, Covidien (VNUS Medical), Ikaria, Trimble, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Contact Information:spirog@comcast.net484-595-0232Specialties: Startup Companies / New Business Development / Building Sales TeamsC Level Sales / Managing a Complex Sale / Partner Channel Recruitment & Development / Training of Inside Sales Team / Selling to F1000 & SMB Accounts / Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) / SaaS and Cloud Computing / Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) / Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics / IT Security - Encryption, Secure Email / Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance / Data Warehousing / Data Modeling / SAP
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