Steve Holmes Email & Phone Number

Hampton, Nh, Us

Paddington, London, Gb

As part of my job, I ensure consistent quota attainment by developing and executing a comprehensive strategic territory plan, effectively optimizing sales resources to capitalize on key revenue opportunities. In addition to the above, I steer efforts to maximize revenue potential by evaluating prospects' financial challenges, formulating tailored sales strategies, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to address market drivers and overcome obstacles.To expand the sales pipeline and increase opportunities, I focus on driving effective sales execution while maintaining accurate sales forecasting data for streamlined opportunity management and reporting. Additionally, I support licensing representatives in deal negotiations, managing the services component and facilitating high-value agreements across multiple teams to ensure successful outcomes. My strategic approach consistently contributed to meeting and exceeding sales targets while strengthening client relationships and enhancing overall business performance.Key highlights from my time in this role involved:• Closed multiple complex deals in the payments space (Wire, RTP, ACH, EFT, SWIFT, cash management, compliance, cyber fraud, risk management, and AP payment optimization) through a consultative sales approach, strong client relationships, and solution alignment.• Optimized enterprise account services for Finastra payment platforms by partnering with licensing sales executives to manage territories and maximize sales outcomes.• Closed enterprise service deals for Finastra’s payment platform by strategically analyzing, pricing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring alignment with business goals.• Managed diverse sales processes and tailored strategies to meet customer needs, leveraging extensive experience in financial technology and payment systems to drive revenue growth.• Consistently exceeded services sales quotas throughout tenure, contributing to organizational success.

Portsmouth, Nh, Us

In this role, I was promoted for delivering impactful enterprise solutions to solve cash management and payment challenges, demonstrating a consistent ability to address complex client needs. In this role, I spearheaded pre-sales efforts by closely collaborating with customers to design robust project frameworks, ensuring that solutions aligned with their specific requirements.Moreover, I worked with clients to select the optimal software models, establish clear timelines, and define budgets, all while maintaining a focus on industry best practices and management objectives. My strategic approach helped to streamline solution delivery, ensure customer satisfaction, and contribute to sustainable business growth.Following are my key contributions to the role:• Led the rollout of a SaaS-based payment platform, replacing legacy on-premise applications and generating $2M in ARR within the first year through strategic planning and go-to-market execution.• Increased 1st year ARR ($25K-$100K) and total contract values ($125K-$500K) by nurturing corporate payment accounts and identifying new sales opportunities, earning multiple customer service awards.• Leveraged expertise in financial technologies and payment processes to scope and deliver SaaS solutions, ensuring seamless transitions from legacy systems to secure, cost-effective platforms.• Delivered optimized solutions for mid-to-large organizations by conducting product demonstrations, defining project scope, and collaborating with implementation teams.• Played a key role in defining software and service requirements, acting as a trusted liaison between customers, product, and marketing teams to drive customer satisfaction and profitability.• Collaborated with product management, implementation teams, and a 6-member sales staff to shape the product roadmap, ensuring continuous innovation and alignment with market needs.

Portsmouth, Nh, Us

As part of the pre-sales technical team, I played a pivotal role in contributing to organizational success by collaborating with and supporting a high-performing team of 6 to 10 Account Executives. I met the challenge of handling new product demonstrations and proofs of concept for both prospecting and existing customers, showcasing my ability to implement complete solution designs that targeted multi-million-dollar projects.Through comprehensive support and technical expertise, I ensured that product demonstrations were aligned with customer needs and business objectives, helping to drive the adoption of innovative solutions. This approach not only strengthened client relationships but also contributed to successful sales outcomes and enhanced the organization’s competitive positioning in the market. An excerpt from the tenure includes the following:• Exceeded corporate targets by acquiring 20 diverse companies, leveraging expertise to expand sales opportunities and introduce new solutions for broader business lines.• Led a cultural shift that strengthened customer relationships and increased annual maintenance fees through strategic capacity-building initiatives.• Secured a $350K deal for a major client by providing exceptional service during a product transition, earning the prestigious Customer Execution Award and three CS3 Awards for outstanding customer support.