LinkedIn

In my role as an Enterprise Account Executive at LinkedIn, I steer the full sales cycle, from sparking initial conversations to sealing the deal. I thrive on building and nurturing relationships, both with new prospects and existing clients, ensuring they get the most out of LinkedIn Sales Navigator. 
By tailoring product demos and providing expert advice, I have helped businesses align our solutions with their strategic goals. 
Collaborating directly with C-suite leaders, I've been instrumental in creating enduring partnerships.

Key Accomplishments
• Elevated to Senior Account Executive through exceptional leadership in sales strategy formulation and execution.
• Honoured as Club Winner FY22 for exceptional sales achievements through dedication and sales excellence.
• Nominated EMEA MVP Runner-Up by exceeding performance benchmarks and contributing to the wider team
• Secured highest multi-year contract win rate among the UK and Ireland teams, achieving the third-highest global ranking in 2021.
• Maintained an average quarterly attainment of 150% since joining LinkedIn through strategic client engagement and data-driven insights.
• Exceeded FY22 annual sales target in six months, achieving 190% of set objectives through exceptional account management and innovative sales strategies.

Nordic Enterprise Account Executive

Senior Account Executive

Account Executive - Sales Solutions

Pavilion

Member

Meltwater

At Meltwater, I led the charge from prospecting to closing, prioritizing customer retention and satisfaction through long-term relationships. 
By delivering persuasive product demonstrations and strategic advice to C-level executives, I ensured our solutions met their precise needs. 
My leadership in streamlining communication between clients and our product teams has led to direct feedback integration, enhancing our offerings.
Key Achievements
• Exceeded annual sales targets by 120% for six consecutive quarters whilst securing largest new business deal across UK and Ireland.
• Led top-performing team to surpass five consecutive sales targets through decisive leadership and sales prowess.
• Pioneered the creation and execution of a sales training program to elevate capabilities and performance of account managers.

Client Strategy Executive

Sales Manager

Sales Consultant

Mazars

Senior IT Consultant - Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management Division

Irdeto

Leading the global rollout of customer media solutions at IRDETO, I managed significant projects for tier-one media broadcasters, including pioneering the migration to a new infrastructure. 
My coordination ensured the smooth transition of our anti-piracy division to an upgraded Data Centre, alongside managing the delivery of hardware and project milestones. 
My proactive approach in communication and risk management fostered trust with global stakeholders, culminating in enhanced data center efficiency and customer satisfaction through successful technological transitions.
Key Contributions
• Achieved top 10% ranking among employees in the first year whilst boosting engagement and establishing new standard for excellence.
• Ensured alignment with global stakeholders' expectations through standardized communication strategies.
• Guaranteed on-time delivery of hardware and system implementation to enhance data centres' efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Authorised essential adjustments in the Los Angeles and London Data Centres by managing Change Management processes.
• Amplified customer satisfaction and confidence in technological advancements by leading first customer transition to the new Los Angeles Data Centre infrastructure.

Project and Change Manager - Network Operations

Provide 24*7 support for a Tier One UK TV Broadcaster.

Junior Broadband Engineer

Meteor Mobile Communications

Part Time Sales Assistant

Tommy Hilfiger

Part Time Supervisor

Customer Care Intern

Tommy Hilfiger (Ireland)

Sales Assistant

What makes me stand out is my expertise in driving business growth and enhancing sales outcomes through strategic initiatives and solid client relationships. My experience spans across developing business strategies, deepening client connections, and applying insights to boost client engagement and results.

I focus on creating tailored product demonstrations and engaging directly with top-level executives, ensuring our offerings meet their strategic needs. My efforts are centered on building meaningful relationships, grounded in understanding client requirements and delivering bespoke solutions.

Leading teams towards common goals, I place a strong emphasis on market analysis and improving sales methodologies. 
My dedication to developing my team's skills has involved initiating comprehensive training programs and mentoring, contributing to our collective success.

Core Competencies
Business Strategy & Sales
Client Relationship Management
Engagement with Senior Executives
Sales Team Training & Leadership
Market Analysis & Product Development

Career Accomplishments
Played a key role in expanding our team at Meltwater, directly influencing an increase in sales through focused coaching.
Developed an onboarding program for Sales Development Representatives, significantly improving their productivity and integration.
Successfully transitioned SDRs to higher roles, positively impacting our sales figures and team dynamics.
Enhanced performance of junior account executives, leading to exceeding our yearly sales targets.
Was instrumental in the introduction and success of LinkedIn Sales Insights in the EMEA region.
Contributed to the development and deployment of innovative features in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, marking a step forward in sales technology.

Matthew Quinlan

The Revenue Enabler

The Revenue Enabler is a B2B consulting and membership company.

Why? Because nobody gets a degree in B2B Sales!

I help B2B sales teams and individual reps increase pipeline and convert opportunities into closed won deals.

Most companies and sellers aren’t really ready to drive revenue.

They either;

1. Struggle to build qualified pipeline resulting in low pipeline coverage.
2. Poor sales execution leads to a leaky funnel and ultimately missing their revenue goal.

Most of the time, this is due to not having a common language. A proven sales playbook that sellers can pick up, follow and win with.

In my first VP Sales role, I increased revenue by 1,000% during the pandemic when many businesses struggled.

For me, it all comes back to the sales playbook. Giving sellers the dotted line for success.

The Revenue Enabler is focused on helping businesses and sellers get ready to drive revenue!

A few ways I help:

1) I work directly with reps with my Sales University and boot camps
2) I work with Sales Leaders to train their teams 
3) I work with Founders as a part time CRO or VP of Sales 

Visit my website to learn more about my services and book a call.
www.therevenueenabler.com

Founder & Chief Revenue Officer

Hit Your Number Newsletter

The HIT YOUR NUMBER Newsletter is written by James Bissell, Founder @ The Revenue Enabler. 

We share actionable insights and sales strategies each week on a Monday morning to set you up for success. 

Who is the newsletter for?
→ SDRs
→ AEs
→ Sales Managers & Leaders
→ Founders 

The way customers buy has changed forever, and the way we sell hasn't. 

It's time to change that. 

Join today, and you'll get instant access to free sales resources just by signing up. 

See you on Monday?

Chief Writing Officer

Seenit

In the first few months I helped:

- Take the team from 6 to 60 meetings booked a month 
- increased the win rate from 11% to 57%
- 0% target attainment to 100%. Lowest 120% and highest 240%.
- Reduce time to close by 64%
- Increase the average deal size and win rate significantly

VP of Sales

StaffCircle

I led the sales organisation during two funding rounds and increased annual recurring revenue by over 1,000%.

Sales Director

wejo

Enterprise Business Development Director

Cyance

Enterprise Account Executive

Corporate Account Executive

Lead Forensics

Comms UK Ltd

Account Executive

Astute Marketing Services Ltd

Senior Business Development 

Chief Revenue Officer & Founder @ Revenue Ready

SDR > AE > 2x VP of Sales turned Founder. I've spent over ten years in B2B sales as a high-performing individual contributor and then VP of Sales. 

In both leadership roles, I increased productivity, and my proudest achievement was increasing the annual recurring revenue at an HR tech start-up, StaffCircle, by 1,000%.

Now, I help reps, Sales Leaders and Founders implement and operationalise my proven sales playbook.

A few recent highlights:

- Increasing the Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by 1,000%.
- Taking the team from 6 to 60 meetings booked a month within 45 days. 
- 0% target attainment to 100%. The lowest was 120% and the highest was 240%.
- Reduced the time to close by 64%
- Increase the average deal size and win rate significantly
- Multiple MEDDPICC implementations 

If your business needs help with building pipeline and/or converting qualified opps to revenue, let me know.

James Bissell

Little secret from a VP of Sales

It could save you thousands in commission in Q4

Buyers will buy without a discount

I’ve bought a load of tech/services as a VP

Some at full price and some at a huge discount. 

The reality is I’d have paid full price for everything but sellers offer discounts 🤯

Stop giving your hard earned commissions away. 

If you do, get something in return!! 

I spent £500 on this coffee machine a few days ago. 

It didn’t go up on sale so I just bought it at full price. 

Your prospects will do the same. 

Be bold. Be brave. Back yourself. 

Happy selling 🤙

Author: The Champion Playbook | Host: Hit Your Numbers Podcast | Founder: The Revenue Enabler - The leading skill optimisation platform for reps and teams | 400 Lessons, Sales Coaching & AI Agents

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Home office update 

It’s really coming together and that coffee machine 👌 

Love working down here! 

What would you add next?

Most AEs will hate this! 

If you’ve got a pipeline problem take this action…

Reps are loving our daily planners. 

You need to take your big revenue goal for the quarter and break it down into a daily plan. 

Then go execute it. 

Most AEs I start working with have a pipeline problem. 

Usually after a few minutes we quickly realise they’re not doing to ugly, hard work that’s required. 

Go implement this with a winning attitude for the next 30 days and you’ll likely fix your pipeline problem. 

If not come back to this post and tell me in full of shit. 

Go make your plan and build a fat pipeline now. 

Or go blame marketing or SDRs for not hitting your target, earning great commission and building your career.

Elijah Awoke and I spoke about AI in sales on my podcast and check this out for an idea...

Why not allocate a few hours and a portion of your L&D budget every month to your sales team to simply get curious and explore how AI can help solve a business problem?

Imagine what your team could build over 1-2 quarters. 

-Discovery prep
-Business case builder
-Battlecard builder 
-Cold call coach

The ROI would be insane. I'm already seeing it. 

In my business, with my customers and with leaders I interview on the podcast. 

Time to get curious people. 

Go check this episode out, mega value from Elijah. 

https://lnkd.in/em54WP5E

Thanks again mate. Always love our chats!

"Why don't you outbound James?"

I'll tell you in 98 seconds...

I LOVED this chat with Will Scott. If you're in sales, regardless of seniority, this is a must listen!! 

https://lnkd.in/eh7dxTT6

I'm not saying you shouldn't outbound, you 1,000% should. 

All I'm saying is become known for something so some people come to you! 

Also, for my sales leadership network, the talent that comes to you is wild! 

Employer branding sits with you, not HR! 

I did a post at the weekend saying I'm thinking about hiring and within minutes I've got AEs in my DMs asking to come join my org.

Stop sleeping on this platform. 

We all have time available, we just don't prioritise the important stuff. 

If I can find time running a business with a 22 month old son so can you. 

Go get it. 

Follow Will, he is amazing and really knows his stuff! 

Thanks again. 100% need to get you back on the podcast for more of your expertise!

Stop making excuses. 

It’s so easy to say no or I’ll do it later when the hard tasks come up. 

You are your biggest competitor. 

Get out of your way and go do the hard things! 

Back to my run then root top spa 🤙

Loving Sweden!

I’ve missed Sweden!! 

Great spas and food. 

Recharging the batteries. 

Any recommendations? 

I’m in Stockholm.

There is still time to save Q4 deals 

Run this for 100% of deals

Step 1

Arrange a call with your Champion

Step 2 

Open a Google doc

Step 3 

Co-create a business case 

Why?

You need to justify your cost. 

Most of the time your Champion won’t do it like you can. 

What to write? 

Follow these sections…

Headline

CTA + COI

Problem statement 

Talk about the problem and why they can’t solve it without you

Solution

In simple terms how you solve the problem in a way an exec will understand 

Business Value

What do they get back? Which metrics improve? What happens if those metrics improve?

This can all be done on one max two pages of a Google doc. 

Leave the deck behind. 

Go enable your Champions. 

I’m off to relax then it’s time for a roof top cold plunge and late night sauna and swim in Sweden

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