Cook Enterprises LLC

Growth Marketing Agency focused on helping startups under $5M in revenue scale.

Owner

Happy Cabbage Analytics

Business Development Representative

Finance and Operations

NC NORML

•	Conduct research and analytics related to the economics of the North Carolina hemp and CBD industry 
•	Aid Treasurer and Fulfillment chair in developing financial models and predictions for the landscape of the proposed North Carolina medical cannabis market through SB 711
•	Assist in technical writing/copyediting for white papers and reports
•	Collaborate with industry partners and seek new sponsors/supporters 
•	Transition technology systems and solutions to help improve NC NORML practices
•	Contribute to cannabis advocacy, destigmatization, education, and awareness

Business Development Volunteer 

SidelineSwap

•	Conducted consumer research to better understand the behaviors of SidelineSwap users 
•	Used data analysis to help devise a community outreach/sponsorship program as well as an email 
         marketing campaign
•	Indexed over 500 pieces of sporting equipment into a SidelineSwap database to enhance SEO
•	Designed/created the NFL Fanshop page of the SidelineSwap website using Bannersnack and Miro
•	Created 200+ landing pages, selected and edited 300+ photo icons, and linked everything to a user- 
          friendly home page

Marketing and Management Intern

I help you find your dream life, not your dream job | Crafting the next generation of entrepreneurial employees | BDR @ Happy Cabbage

Driven sales and marketing professional with a particular interest in startups and fitness.

Connor Cook

Elite Tech Sales

Elite Tech Sales is where the best talent meets the best opportunities in B2B tech sales.

In our “Break In” Program, we help ambitious individuals break into tech sales and land roles at top companies like Google, Oracle, HubSpot, Snowflake, and Deel, while beating their ramp-up quotas. Our data shows that starting your career with an industry leader transforms your career trajectory (hence why we do it).

Our Senior Recruiting Program is tailored for VP of Sales, Enterprise Account Executives, and senior sales leaders with a proven track record, helping them find their next big move with companies that match their expertise.

We have high standards for both the people and companies we work with. If that makes you uncomfortable, or you don’t like being held accountable to the best version of yourself, we might not be the right fit for you.

Our mission is simple: Connect the best people with the best opportunities.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level or looking for elite talent to build your team, visit www.elitetechsales.com.

Founder

Dell Technologies

Worked with fast-growing startups and established companies to integrate Dell's data center portfolio. Responsible for closing $7M new revenue annually.

Data Center Account Executive, Field Sales

Managed and developed cross-functional teams of account executives, engineers, and product specialists across the Central US, with an emphasis on analytics and operational efficiency throughout a 55+ person ecosystem.

District Manager of Account Executives, Central Region

Spearheaded relationships with C-suites, system integrators, and value-added resellers to grow business into both net-new and install accounts. Top account executive achieving 300% of quota within 6 months of starting.

Account Executive

Recipient of Dell EMC’s two most prestigious sales development awards. Accelerated growth with mid-market, commercial and enterprise account teams. Worked with directors to develop and implement business development campaigns for the North American sales organization. Regularly hit 211% - 235% of quota.

Sales Development Representative

Ex-Dell | Be Better Than 99% of Candidates ⚡️

I connect top sales talent to opportunities in B2B technology sales. 

The best talent is not looking for jobs, and that's why we help. 

I work with VP's of Sales and Enterprise AE's with experience in SaaS, cloud computing, and cybersecurity and match them with companies aligned with their experience.

Our mission to help build high-performing sales teams with the best people, performance, and culture.

Whether you're a company in need of sales talent or an experienced seller looking for a new role, Elite Tech Sales is here to help.

Your sales experience shouldn't suck!

Jay Johnston

Gift of the year. 

I am hard to impress with gifts but this one takes the (steak) cake. 

Be on the lookout for Elite Tech Sales branded steaks.

Coming to your timeline soon 🥩 

P.S. Very thankful for all the employees and partners I have had a chance to work with over the years. You all rock.

Hire sales talent ⚡️ elitetechsales.com

Hard to have Sunday scary's under these circumstances.

I used to think hiring great talent comes from bigger funnels, more job boards, and "casting a wider net."

Turns out I was wrong.

More volume doesn’t work for A-players.

A-players don’t sit on job boards.
They’ll never apply to your postings.
They also won’t answer generic recruiter DMs.

So what do you do?

Well I’m glad you asked… :)

A-players are built, then found.

And luckily for you they are built inside a small number of companies.

Not 1,000 companies.
Not 200.
Not 100.

20.
Twenty of your competitors.
Twenty companies that consistently train, develop, and promote elite sales talent.

Your job is not to hunt the whole market.
Your job is to stay up to date with twenty ecosystems.

Because here’s what makes a passive candidate finally want to talk to you.

“Trigger events”

• New VP of Sales
• Acquisition
• Territory reshuffle
• Comp plan change

When those hit, top performers, the ones who never respond, start becoming open minded.

And this is when your most valuable assets becomes available.

My recommendation, precision.
Stop sourcing the market. Start sourcing with precision.

Your 24/7 hiring funnel should be:

1. Identify 20 companies that consistently develop killers in your space.

These companies already did the filtering.
They train them..
They sharpen them.
You just pick from the top % who are unhappy at a certain point in time (that you pay attention to).

2. Track triggers.

New leadership? Acquisition? Keep a pulse on what’s going on.

3. Go for the sale. Everyone wins.
It’s a win/win. Why? They aren’t happy.

Seasoned sellers have typically have relationships and niche skills that translate well to a competitor or complimentary product vs. jumping into a new space like Payroll AE transitioning to a new space like cloud computing.

It’s not sexy but…

Real A-player recruiting is not volume. It’s timing.

It’s not 500 candidates. It’s the right 25 names from the right 20 companies you respect.

This is how you recruit the best human capital to actually scale your company.

Not the C players who check the box but give you a headache each day.

Real World Example:

A 7-figure W2 sellers at a well known company told me their new VP started micromanaging them. After three years of overachievement, they weren’t about to be treated like a Day 1 rep. The VP didn’t recognize he was managing a proven performer, and that rep started job searching in the same vertical the same week. 3 weeks later, offer signed and left.


P.S. If you’re a sales leader and want help building a precision hiring system so you stop gambling on average talent, book a call here: https://lnkd.in/g6TPNSxv


P.S.S. If you’re a talent looking for a new role, you can join 242 sellers sharing referrals in our community here: https://lnkd.in/gGT47BJe

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