Warren Hammond

Volt.io

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Volt is building the global infrastructure for real-time payments. Our network of networks unites and harmonises the world’s next-generation account-to-account payment systems, enabling merchants across the globe to accept real-time, account-based payments from their customers – seamlessly, and at lightning speed. Real-time payments, everywhere.

Interim CRO

Rhino Consulting BV

At Rhino Consulting, I work with founder owners, business leaders and sales professionals to improve the whole sales organisation - through strategy, structure, methodology and management – analysing the entire organisation that supports the salespeople. And then making it better.
Clients: Studytube, Panda International, Yonego, PCN, Belvilla, Social Talent, SendCloud

CRO| CCO| CSO |Fractional Leader

Green Story

Green Story (www.greenstory.io) is the platform helping brands unlock the potential of their sustainability data and achieve a better way of doing business - whether they are at the beginning of their journey to net-zero or are far into it already.

Thanks to our customer-friendly solutions and using the global standard of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, Green Story enables brands to accurately quantify and show the environmental performance of their products, and offset their carbon footprint, making them carbon neutral. 

As a result, we elevate the customer experience with a brand’s sustainability narrative throughout the customer lifecycle, enhancing transparency, increasing loyalty, and driving revenue. 

Green Story partners with hundreds of leading brands, such as PANGAIA, thredUP, Rent the Runway, and Pact. Our global team of experts works to empower 1 billion people to know their impact and make choices that are better for the planet and the generations to come.

Commercial Consultant & Investor

Pavilion

Executive Member

Innovative and strategic Chief Revenue Officer with extensive experience in leading sales operations, driving profitable growth, and preparing businesses for successful acquisitions in the competitive European vacation rental market. 

At the helm of sales for one of Europe's largest vacation rental companies, I orchestrated the transformation of the business, culminating in its acquisition by OYO in 2019. 

Key Member of the Leadership team which realised a $120m+ profit for the business when we sold to Oyo within 3 years.

Specializing in crafting compelling value propositions, pioneering services, and forging strategic partnerships, I am adept at instilling high-performance cultures, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and implementing industry best practices to scale operations and enhance productivity. 

Passionate about driving SaaS businesses to new heights through visionary leadership and robust revenue-generation strategies.

Played a pivotal role in expanding At Leisure’s portfolio to 115,000 homes across Europe, successfully positioning the company for acquisition through sustained, profitable growth.

Engineered a robust value proposition and launched innovative services that differentiated sub-brands like Belvilla, DanCenter, Danland, and Traum-Ferienwohnungen in a crowded marketplace.

Orchestrated strategic partnerships that broadened market reach and drove substantial revenue increases, significantly contributing to the company's attractiveness for the acquisition by OYO.

Cultivated a culture of high performance within the sales team, fostering a climate of excellence that aligned with aggressive business goals and enhanced overall sales productivity.

Implemented advanced sales technologies and best practices that optimized performance and scalability, underpinning the company's rapid growth and operational efficiency.

Chief Sales & Revenue Officer

Jobrapido

Job Rapido is an AI-enabled Performance Marketing Platform, focused on the recruitment market with 100M users globally, and is a portfolio company of private equity firm, Symphony Technology Group.
I launched new revenue streams for the business that unlocked the value of its audience and prepared the business for strong growth, overseeing sales, account management, and marketing teams, and establishing a customer success function which significantly grew the value of sales from core customers.

Senior Vice President of Sales

HarrisHammond

Social Talent: I worked closely with the founders of Social Talent on the design and execution of a sales strategy that facilitated its growth from start-up to a leading platform for online training. I enjoy working with them as an advisor and active investor.
HR Office: following majority acquisition of Adver Online by USG People, I advised the business on the establishment of a structure to enable development and implementation of new software services into their client base, whilst strengthening sales performance of their existing business.

Director

Monster

As Managing Director of the Benelux business, I held full accountability for this 150-person, $80M business, and was a member of the European Management board. 
The business achieved strong top-line results during this period through development of adjacent market opportunities and development of new solutions-focused products, and made significant gains in profitability through leadership capability and operational excellence.

Managing Director Benelux

As European Head of Sales, I delivered strong double-digit growth, creating a new value proposition that was translated into robust sales strategy and local planning, and delivered via local leaders accountable for 600 Field and Telesales Account Managers.

European Sales Director

My remit expanded to transform sales performance and capability across Benelux and CEE markets, where I enabled all contact centres to meet challenging targets within three months.

Director Telesales Central Eastern Europe & Benelux

I grew the business 100% year-on-year, whilst increasing salesforce productivity by >40%, creating the largest telesales centre in Europe and one regarded as best practice.

Director Telesales Northern Region

CPM Nederland

Appointed to the Netherlands board, I drove significant bottom-line improvement, holding full P&L responsibility for a 180-person operation, with the centre winning the 2005 Nationale Contact Centre Awards.

Commercial Director

Mosaic

Responsible for managing the India offshoring business. Grew the business from one-man team, one centre and 25 seats to 12-strong team managing 4 companies, 7 sites and 550 seats in 3 months.
Owned and managed end-to-end relationship with telesales agencies in India including contractual terms, remuneration, incentives and clawbacks
Drove profitable volume sales for telecom, mobile and energy products for companies like Sainsburys and Orange
Remotely led the London-based client liaison departments
Managed operations for all campaigns - marketing briefs, targets, ROI, operator training, call scripts and product training
Built and ran business processes to ensure high quality, high revenue, low churn
Ensured effective management information systems were in place for on-time, accurate reporting
Promoted to run all the telemarketing operations in the UK, Canada, India and South Africa

Vice President Worldwide Outsourcing

CRO | CCO | CSO

Senior Commercial Executive with a passion for Sales and Sales Teams.
Led fast-growing sales teams (100%+ yoy) in the UK, India, Benelux
Experienced European leader - Benelux, UK, Nordics, DACH, Italy and Eastern Europe
Collaborative leader with a focus on driving high performance with a focus on data, playbooks and inspiring teams to realise their potential.
Natural, enthusiastic communicator with all stakeholders
Financially literate - forecasting, P&L, profitable growth and ROI analysis
Experience with Private Equity and Investors
Successfully exited an Axel Springer business in 2020

For over 20 years, I've been taking on sales targets and beating them - from selling space in phone books straight from university to running international, multi-channel sales and marketing teams. The most enjoyable part of my career has been working with groups of motivated individuals and transforming them into a winning team.

Since finishing my last full-time role, I've worked as an advisor and fractional CRO across Europe,  developing ambitious strategies and building sales organizations that drive growth and increase profitability.
Passionate about helping individuals and teams succeed.

WINT - Water Intelligence

Achieved a 31%-win rate by employing a combination of outbound and inbound strategies in the commercial real estate sector. Managed multiple projects in the U.S. East Coast territory, with million-dollar contributions forecasted in annual revenue through client retention, expansion efforts, and project management.

SaaS Account Executive

UMA Geotechnical Construction, Inc.

Achieved significant sales growth by doubling sales targets, surpassing budgets by 100% in a five-state region through territory expansion and increased product recognition. This success was driven by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in construction projects, building crucial industry relationships, and securing contracts with a consultative, partnership-oriented approach, while also improving operational efficiency and client management through Salesforce CRM utilization.

Regional Sales Manager

Oldcastle Apg South Inc

Surpassed sales goals with multi-millions in revenue, a 24% increase, through effective B2B selling and project acquisition. Also, managed multiple large-scale projects, streamlined operations during a corporate transition, and built strong industry relationships.

Commercial Territory Manager 

What’s the secret to lasting growth and strong client relationships? 

A Strategic Account Executive that 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩.

I’m driven by a steadfast belief in the power of relationships and the transformative impact of understanding my client's needs first, then providing a strategic solution that meets their exact needs. I believe in a consultative, partnership-focused approach. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚; 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨, aligning solutions with their goals, and fostering trust. This philosophy has been at the core of my ability to secure new territories, develop key strategies, and lead successful teams.

I am fueled by challenges and the thrill of overcoming them. My approach is grounded in a deep-seated confidence and a conviction that there’s always a way to do more, to be better. I thrive in environments that allow me the freedom to think outside the box, to be creative in my strategies, and to find efficient solutions to complex problems.

I pride myself on being a straightforward communicator, ensuring that my teams, partners, and clients always have clarity and understanding. I'm always cultivating key account relationships, driving sales, and establishing long-lasting partnerships. 𝙈𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙖𝙖𝙎 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨.

My leadership style is collaborative yet decisive. I encourage team members to bring their best ideas forward, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Whether it’s managing complex sales negotiations, developing comprehensive business plans, or leading from the front in high-stakes situations, I am committed to driving success while empowering those around me.

I have a proven track record in strategic account management, relentless pursuit of excellence, and the ability to lead teams towards unprecedented growth. I am always on the lookout for the next challenge, the next opportunity to make a mark, and the next adventure in the dynamic world of sales and client relationship management.

Always open to professional networking and collaboration. Let’s connect.

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