Truliance Consulting

At Truliance, I lead business development efforts across North America, focused on helping construction and manufacturing companies solve complex growth challenges. I work closely with company leaders to uncover opportunities where Truliance’s strategic expertise can drive measurable impact, from revenue growth and market expansion to leadership development and operational efficiency.

My focus includes:

- Building partnerships with forward-thinking industrial and manufacturing firms
- Developing go-to-market strategies and unlocking hidden revenue potential
- Connecting clients with the right experts from the Truliance team to accelerate results

With a background in sales leadership, commercial strategy, and M&A integration, I bring a strategic yet practical approach to growth, one rooted in experience, not theory.

Director of Business Development

Invoiv

Built a SaaS-based platform allowing SMBs to create, track, and automatically follow up on estimates and invoices, while tracking their incoming bills and expenses to help optimize their business cash flow.

Industry: SMB Invoicing, Payments, Saas, Banking

Founder

BNA Ventures

Supporting companies with revenue strategy, business development, and go-to-market execution. Engagements have included:

Zoom Drain (Scarborough, ME / Fort Myers, FL) | Director of Business Development

• Increased inbound call volume to the Fort Myers franchise by 300% in 90 days.
• Implemented CRM system to track leads, jobs, and customer interactions.
• Built outreach sequences targeting plumbers, HOAs, restaurants, and property management firms.

Monite (Berlin, Germany) | Contract Head of Sales

• Helped position the embedded finance startup for North American expansion.
• Built sales processes and messaging for CFO-suite buyers.
• Established early partner pipeline with accounting platforms and fintechs.
• Instituted a new pricing model, refined the sales stage process, and streamlined deal desk approval.
• Created a pipeline of 30+ banks, credit unions, fintechs, and vertical SaaS app providers worth over $1.65M in less than five months.

SBD Technologies (Maine, USA) | Contract CRO

• Built a robust prospect and partner pipeline of over 1,500 contacts from scratch through LinkedIn and membership community outreach, securing new customers, and signing strategic partnerships.
• Prospected angel investors, EPs, and VCs, as well as writing grant responses to assist with fundraising efforts.
• Crafted a comprehensive marketing strategy to amplify brand reach and impact in the EV fleet management landscape.
• Created and optimized sales process, ICP, and CRM implementation, driving revenue growth for SBD Technologies.

Director of Business Development/Head of Sales/CRO

Justt

Recruited by a former WEX colleague to overhaul the sales team, correct forecasting errors, quadruple the sales pipeline, and fix a high-cost commission plan to double sales for this Series B-fund fintech startup quickly.

Grew start-up team of 3 sales professionals to 15 global sales professionals by recruiting "A-players" from the fintech and payment industries.

Led from the front, involved in all aspects of new business development, solution sales, pipeline development, account acquisition, and client relationship building.

Increased CARR by 300%+, ARR by 600%+, and sales funnel of engaged prospects by 500% in the first year, while growing company revenue from $2.3M to $9M. 

Created onboarding platform from scratch with new playbooks and more accurate forecasting, expanding global team by 400%.

Industry: SaaS, Fintech, Payments

Global Vice President – Sales

STARC Systems Inc.

Selected by the board of directors and CEO (after introduction through retained executive search) to turn around a low-performing sales unit, provide more accurate forecasts to help with raw material costs and onboard new talent.

Hired top-of-funnel SDR team, added new sales territories, and separated sales and account management functions to lower “cost to acquire” and position the company for new revenue and profit growth.

Grew YOY sales by 33% in 2020 over 2019 and helped business earn new record for retained cash by year-end 2020 with new pipeline management process to enhance forecasting and pipeline accuracy.

Redesigned sales territories and rewrote job descriptions and comp plans for all sales roles; also created three new sales positions to penetrate existing customer base more with better prospect qualification.

Industry: Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Senior Vice President – Sales 

Asked by company leadership to take on management and rebuilding of 12 person sales and account management teams in WEX corporate payments (AP/AR/Payables/Virtual Card) line of business.

Established new structure to enable forecastable revenue, standardized implementations, and stabilized customer revenue for the Corporate Payments unit.

Effort reduced our cost-to-acquire by 50% YoY, expanded our prospect pipeline by 65%, and increase sales results 87% YoY through better sales/marketing outreach cadences, improved targeted messaging, standardized approach to pipeline management, and restructuring of territories.

Was instrumental in instituting new global sales/forecasting process to improve overall customer experience, while streamlining new customer onboarding across the global team.

Senior Vice President – Sales | Customer Expansion (Corporate Payments)

Personally selected by WEX CEO to be the point person to guide the $1.6B acquisition of EFS (Electronic Funds Source) through FTC review and subsequent second request, testifying on behalf of WEX at the FTC offices in Washington, DC.

Built business plans and revenue models for the two possible scenarios: 1) acquisition is approved (integrations) or 2) acquisition is blocked (resulting in the need for the business to invest in the OTR product to get it on par with our competition).

Upon receiving FTC approval, led a four-person team, running seven strategic work streams through newly created Integration Management Office.

Exceeded $25M synergy and integration target by 18% in under 18 months vs. planned 36 months.

Created a comprehensive blueprint for future integration with standardized work stream project plans, financial reporting, and board update templates – still in use today.

Senior Vice President – Corporate Development (M&A)

Led sales teams of over 150 sales associates and managers for the $650M line of business in North America, encompassing multiple go-to-market channels, brands, and sectors.

Drove 15-18% YoY growth for a line of business that had seen stagnant 3-5% growth for the prior decade.

Succeeded in lowering “cost to acquire” metric by 35% through standardized pipeline management.

Introduced new predictive sales model that empowered managers to individually coach representatives based on their individual performance in prospecting activity, sales meetings booked, new accounts closed, and revenue target achievement. This reduced sales rep turnover by 48%.

Senior Vice President – Customer Acquisition (North America Fleet)

Led and grew a $300M line of business, comprised of 300 employees in field sales, inside sales, channel development, and partner relationships for the company’s “Over the Road” fuel card program. Increased customer acquisition by 38% YOY and size of average account revenue by 42% YOY; also revised go-to-market efforts to transition upmarket, reducing the cost to serve by 40%.

Senior Vice President, General Manager of Partner and OTR

Managed the mid- to large-market line of business, representing $65M in annual revenue with 60 staff involved in all aspects of sales, marketing, account management, customer service, budgeting, and go-to-market strategy. Successfully exceeded sales targets by 22% in year one in this role.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing (Fleetone)

EARLIER EXPERIENCE: 

Vice President of Sales (WEX Fleet)
Director of Sales (Eastern U.S.)
Division Sales Manager (Central Division)
National Account Manager
Senior District Sales Manager (New England)
District Sales Manager (New England)

Led Eastern Division (12 regional sales managers) to 157% of annual sales target.

Recipient of the elite “President’s Club” in 2006 and ranked as “National Account Manager of the Year” in 2005 for outstanding revenue performance, regional growth, and team leadership.

As NAM, achieved 100% retention for 42 “blue chip” accounts while expanding portfolio revenue by 142% in very challenging markets.

Accountable for 20% higher sales quotas as DSM than peer group and elevated to Coach and Mentor status to develop other managers and staff in the sales division.

Various

Enterprise

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
LOCAL CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER (LCAM)
ASSISTANT MANAGER
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Recruited by top management as one of the first two LCAMs in company history to identify new market opportunities for “in town” corporate rentals for business travel vs. airport rentals, yielding three new downtown branches. Acquired expertise in branch management, major account deals, staff development, multisite operations, market entry, and overall new business growth.

I am a dynamic Executive Sales Leader who drives top and bottom-line growth through innovative strategies that optimize sales teams, processes, and systems while leading from the front.

Throughout my career, I’ve been sought out and recruited to roles based on my success as a committed leader and coach capable of fostering a culture of excellence, helping individuals reach their full potential while contributing to the organization’s growth and success.

I’m passionate about delivering results, building high-performing sales organizations that consistently exceed aggressive targets, and leveraging critical data and CRM tools to enhance sales effectiveness. 

I have extensive experience launching new solutions and expanding market share in the fintech and payment sectors. 

I’m respected for thriving in turning around underperforming accounts and sales teams to achieve sustainable success. 

Specialties include:

Sales | Business Development | Go-To-Market | Consultative Selling | Partner and Channel Development | Pipeline Development | Relationship Building | Go-To-Market Strategies | Data Analytics | Startup Operations | Strategic Alliances | Mentoring | Coaching | Sales Funnel Analytics | Continuous Process Improvement

Bill Cooper

Territory management isn’t just about drawing lines on a map. It’s about using time and resources wisely.

When reps chase opportunities scattered across too wide an area, travel costs go up, time with customers goes down, and deals take longer to close. A well-structured territory plan fixes that.

Good territory management keeps reps close to their prospects and customers. It clusters accounts in a way that builds relationships faster and reduces the waste that comes from chasing too many directions at once.

It also brings accountability. When a rep truly owns a territory, they know the players, the competitors, and the opportunities inside it. That ownership drives better results with less effort.

The outcome is simple. Lower costs. Stronger coverage. Better sales performance.

#TerritoryManagement #SalesLeadership #SalesStrategy #RevenueGrowth #CommercialExcellence

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Talks about #sales, #fintech, #chargebacks, #insidesales, and #salesdevelopmentrepresentative

Vice President of Sales at Kooner Fleet Management Solutions | Global Sales Executive | C-Level Sales and Marketing Leader | Business Development | Partnership Development Expertise | Strategic Solutions Generator

The handoff from sales to account management is one of the most important moments in the customer journey. It sets the tone for everything that comes next.

If the transition is rushed or unclear, customers feel it. They start to question who owns what, who to go to for support, and whether the company is as aligned internally as it sounds externally. That uncertainty can undo a lot of the trust the sales process worked hard to build.

A strong transition is intentional. Sales frames the relationship, the goals, and the expectations. Account management steps in with clarity, introduces their plan, and shows the customer they are not starting over; they are building on momentum.

When both teams stay connected after the handoff, the customer sees continuity instead of a gap. They feel supported, understood, and confident in the partnership moving forward.

Great customer experiences are built in moments like this.

#CustomerSuccess #SalesLeadership #AccountManagement #CustomerExperience #RevenueOperations

Accountability is what turns a group of salespeople into a team.

It starts with clarity.

Everyone needs to know what’s expected, how success is measured, and where they stand. But accountability isn’t just about metrics. It’s about mindset.

The best sales cultures make accountability a shared value, not a top-down demand. Reps take ownership because they see their leaders doing the same. They know results matter, but so does how those results are achieved.

When people trust that goals are fair, feedback is consistent, and leadership has their back, accountability becomes empowering. It builds confidence, not fear.

In a culture like that, people push themselves and each other to perform at a higher level. Not because they have to, but because they want to.

#SalesLeadership #Accountability #TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesPerformance

Building a pipeline in a new market starts with accepting that you are starting at zero. No brand recognition, no warm introductions, no shortcuts. Just disciplined activity and a clear plan.

The first wins usually come from conversations, not campaigns. You learn who the real buyers are, what matters in that market, and which problems line up with the strengths of your offering. Those early insights shape everything that follows.

Momentum builds when you focus on quality over volume. A handful of well-qualified prospects teaches you more than a spreadsheet full of names that will never convert. As you refine your message and understand the market’s rhythm, each outreach becomes more targeted and each conversation becomes more productive.

Pipeline creation in new markets is not about brute force. It is about learning fast, adjusting quickly, and staying consistent long enough for the market to take you seriously. When you do that, the early trickle of opportunities turns into something you can scale.

#BusinessDevelopment #MarketExpansion #SalesLeadership #PipelineGeneration #RevenueGrowth

Scaling a sales organization requires more than hiring quickly. It requires hiring intentionally.

The pressure to grow can lead companies to prioritize headcount over fit, assuming more people will automatically mean more revenue. But when hiring outpaces training, the result is churn, inconsistency, and lost momentum.

Growth-ready organizations focus first on the profile of success. They know which traits drive performance in their market, their model, and their culture. They build structured onboarding programs that ramp new hires quickly without overwhelming them. And they train continuously, not just at the start.

The best companies view sales enablement as an investment, not a cost. They create environments where learning never stops, where coaching is part of the rhythm, and where performance is measured not just by numbers, but by progress.

When hiring and training work in sync, growth becomes sustainable. The team doesn’t just expand. It strengthens.

#SalesLeadership #TalentDevelopment #SalesEnablement #HiringStrategy #RevenueGrowth

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions is hiring a mobile diesel technician in Atlanta, GA!

#hiring #mechanic #dieseltechnician #fleetjob #nowhiring

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions

Retention is the clearest reflection of how well a commercial team delivers on its promises.

Every company tracks revenue and new business wins, but too few set real benchmarks for keeping customers. When you don’t measure retention, you can’t manage it.

Benchmarks bring clarity. They define what good looks like, reveal where customers may be at risk, and force teams to think beyond the initial sale. A strong retention goal isn’t just about preventing churn. It’s about deepening relationships, expanding within accounts, and earning the right to renew year after year.

When leaders make retention a visible metric, behavior changes. Account managers stay closer to clients. Sales teams qualify with more care. Service teams feel part of the revenue story.

Growth that comes from both winning new business and keeping existing customers is the most stable kind there is.

#CustomerRetention #SalesLeadership #RevenueOperations #ClientSuccess #CommercialStrategy

I recently had the chance to talk with Fleet Management Weekly about the work we are doing at Kooner Fleet Management Solutions and how we partner with fleets to keep their vehicles on the road and their operations moving forward.

We walk through why on-site and mobile maintenance matters, how fleets can reduce downtime with the right partner, and what it means to deliver maintenance the right way every time.

If you have a moment, check out the interview below.

https://lnkd.in/ggSPZmFN

#FleetManagementWeekly #fleetmanagement #onsitemobilemaintenance #fleetvehicles #fleetoperations #fleetmaintenance #transportationindustry

https://lnkd.in/ggSPZmFN
Bill Cooper at Kooner Fleet Management Solutions:
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions partners with fleets to provide a single source for on-site and mobile maintenance that’s done the right way to ensure vehicle uptime.
#FleetManagementWeekly #fleetmanagement #onsitemobilemaintenance #fleetvehicles
Janice Sutton

Open article: Finding the Right Partner for Onsite & Mobile Maintenance by fleetmanagementweekly.com

Finding the Right Partner for Onsite & Mobile Maintenance

A "can-do" culture is not about blind optimism. It is about creating an environment where people believe progress is always possible.

In revenue organizations, that mindset matters. Targets rise, markets shift, and challenges show up without warning. Teams that succeed are the ones that approach those challenges with confidence instead of hesitation.

Fostering this type of culture starts with leadership. People watch how you respond when things get tough. If you stay steady, look for solutions, and keep the team focused on what they can control, they will follow that example.

It also comes from celebrating effort and resilience, not just results. When people feel supported while they push through setbacks, they develop the belief that they can figure things out. That belief becomes contagious.

A can-do culture does not eliminate obstacles. It gives teams the power to overcome them.

#SalesLeadership #TeamCulture #RevenueOrganization #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment

Predictability in business development doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through consistency.

Every team wants steady pipeline growth, but most rely too heavily on individual effort. Someone has a great month, another hits a dry spell, and leadership is left guessing what next quarter will look like. That’s not a framework. That’s luck.

A predictable business development system starts with clear activity standards, solid messaging, and a follow-up rhythm everyone can stick to. It’s about defining the process so that great results don’t depend on one or two people crushing it.

When the team knows exactly how to fill the funnel, nurture prospects, and convert opportunities, the business becomes easier to forecast, easier to manage, and easier to scale.

Consistency may not be flashy, but it’s what turns potential into performance.

#BusinessDevelopment #SalesLeadership #PipelineManagement #SalesProcess #RevenueGrowth

Mixed fleets bring a unique set of challenges. Different makes, models, asset types, duty cycles, and usage patterns can create blind spots that make it harder for teams to stay ahead of maintenance needs. What we are seeing now is a turning point. On-board technology and telematics are finally giving fleet leaders the visibility they have needed for years.

This is where platforms like Kooner Fleet Management Solutions' FleetIQ are proving their value. Real time health tracking, route-aware scheduling, and predictive diagnostics give teams the information needed to prevent costly downtime and protect every asset in the fleet.

When managers can see what is happening across their trucks, vans, and pickups in one place, they can move from guessing to knowing.

The fleets that embrace this shift will have a competitive advantage for years to come. The ones that wait will continue to fight the same fires that smart data can now prevent.

Proud to be part of the team bringing intelligence to mixed fleet maintenance.

#FleetManagement #Telematics #MixedFleet #VehicleMaintenance #KoonerFMS #FleetTech #LogisticsSolutions #TelematicsTechnology #VehicleHealthTracking #FleetMaintenance #SmartFleet #PredictiveMaintenance #FleetOptimization #LogisticsTech

View company: Kooner Fleet Management Solutions

🚛 🚙 🛻 Managing a mixed fleet? Telematics and other on-board technologies are changing the game for fleet maintenance.

From real-time engine diagnostics to GPS-based service scheduling, smart tech (like FleetIQ™!) gives fleet managers the tools to reduce downtime, catch issues early, and extend asset life across heavy-duty trucks, cargo vans, and pickups.

🔧 Real-time vehicle health tracking
📍 Route-based maintenance scheduling
📊 Predictive diagnostics & fault code monitoring
🧠 Smarter decisions with driver behavior data

💡 Read how these tools can transform your maintenance strategy here: https://lnkd.in/gduURaSq
 
#FleetManagement #Telematics #MixedFleet #VehicleMaintenance #KoonerFMS #B2B #FleetTech #LogisticsSolutions #TelematicsTechnology #MixedFleetSolutions #VehicleHealthTracking #FleetMaintenance #LogisticsTech #SmartFleet #PredictiveMaintenance #FleetOptimization #B2BLogistics

Open article: How On-Board Technologies Are Transforming Mixed Fleet Maintenance by koonerfms.com

How On-Board Technologies Are Transforming Mixed Fleet Maintenance

When the industry starts paying attention, it usually means one thing. Real change is happening.

Seeing Kooner Fleet Management Solutions’s FleetIQ highlighted across so many respected publications is not a surprise to anyone who has watched fleets struggle with outdated maintenance models. The shift from reactive work to predictive intelligence has been talked about for years, but very few platforms have delivered a practical path forward.

What excites me most is not the coverage. It is the early results our customers are already seeing. Faster response times, fewer unnecessary work orders, and a measurable reduction in downtime are the outcomes every fleet leader wants, and they are happening because FleetIQ gives teams clarity, alignment, and real time decision support.

This is the type of innovation that actually moves the industry. Proud of our team and proud of the partners who are leaning in and proving what is possible.

The future of connected maintenance is here. The data is confirming it and the market is responding.

#FleetIQ #FleetManagement #FleetTech #MaintenanceIntelligence #FleetEfficiency #PredictiveMaintenance #ConnectedFleet #TransportationTech #SmartFleet #MaintenanceSolutions #LogisticsInnovation #KoonerFMS

The industry is buzzing and FleetIQ™ is leading the conversation. 🐝

From Fleet Maintenance magazine to Fleet Equipment Magazine, FleetOwner, CCJ — Commercial Carrier Journal, Work Truck, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, ForConstructionPros, Heavy Duty Trucking, Government Fleet and more, top publications across transportation and logistics are talking about how FleetIQ is redefining maintenance intelligence.

Why? Because early adopters are already seeing:

✅ 40% faster response times
✅ 30% less vehicle downtime
✅ 25% fewer unnecessary work orders

FleetIQ is helping fleets shift from reactive to proactive with predictive maintenance, intelligent dispatching, and real-time communication, all in one platform.

As our COO Michael Quimby puts it: “FleetIQ helps fleets make smarter, faster decisions while keeping teams aligned.”

The future of connected maintenance is here and the industry has taken notice!

#FleetIQ #FleetManagement #FleetTech #PredictiveMaintenance #TransportationTech #SmartFleet #LogisticsInnovation #MaintenanceTech #TransportationIndustry #KoonerFMS #FleetTechnology #TransportationInnovation #SmartFleetSolutions #LogisticsTech #MaintenanceSolutions #ConnectedFleet #FleetEfficiency #MaintenanceIntelligence

Faster conversion rarely comes from working harder. It comes from removing the friction that slows deals down.

Refining a sales process starts with understanding where prospects hesitate. Long response times, unclear next steps, inconsistent messaging, or internal bottlenecks can all add days or weeks to a sales cycle. When teams take the time to study those moments, patterns appear quickly.

The real progress comes from tightening the handoffs, clarifying the milestones, and aligning the team on how each stage should look and feel. Small adjustments like standardizing discovery questions, simplifying proposals, or speeding up approvals can change the entire rhythm of the funnel.

When a process is clear, reps move with more confidence, prospects feel greater momentum, and conversion speeds up naturally. Structure is not the enemy of agility. It is what makes agility possible.

#SalesProcess #SalesLeadership #RevenueOperations #ConversionRateOptimization #CommercialExcellence

Pricing models shape how customers buy and how teams sell. When they’re unclear, everything slows down.

Reps hesitate to quote. Managers get pulled into endless approval loops. Customers lose confidence.

Revenue stalls not because of the market, but because of internal confusion.

Clear contract pricing changes that. It gives salespeople confidence in their proposals and customers confidence in the value they’re getting. It also creates consistency in margins and forecasting, which leadership depends on to make smart decisions.

The key is balance. Pricing needs enough flexibility to fit different deal sizes and situations, but enough structure to keep everyone aligned. When that balance is right, deals close faster, renewals come easier, and your revenue becomes more predictable.

Clarity isn’t just good for operations. It’s good for growth.

#SalesLeadership #PricingStrategy #RevenueOperations #ContractManagement #BusinessGrowth

Say it louder for the people in the back!

The pipeline is the responsibility of sales AND marketing.

When I first started as an sales rep at one company, Joseph Murtha told me his secret:

“Fulfill your quota with your efforts. Then what marketing delivers to you is bonus.”

He went on to win President’s Club and got to take his whole family to Ireland for a two week tour of ancestral towns.

Joe’s recipe will never do you wrong.

Thanks for the reminder, Meguire!

And thanks for the timeless advice, Joseph (aka: Joe)!

Marketing strategies that stick. Growth that scales.

“We need more leads from marketing.” 

“Cool. Say more.” 

“Pipeline isn’t where it needs to be.” 

“I saw that, too. How many outbound calls so far this month?” 

🦗🦗🦗

Every marketer at every startup. 👇

I get it. You only want to call warm leads. I’d love to only market to people who are ready to buy. But that’s not the job. And if we share a pipeline problem, chances are we’ve got 1/ a fuzzy brand message, 2/ an inadequate sales methodology, or 3/ misaligned goals (or likely, a combo of these three). 

The pointing fingers approach is a gag. I’m so bored of it. Sales and marketing is the same team.

Funnel velocity improves when teams stop treating every deal the same and start applying structure to how opportunities move forward.

Stage gate processes create that structure. They define what needs to be true before a deal advances, which prevents optimism from replacing qualification and keeps the pipeline honest. When each stage has clear criteria, reps spend more time on the right opportunities and less time chasing deals that were never real.

The impact is immediate. Leaders get better visibility. Forecasts become more accurate. Reps gain confidence because they know exactly what is required to progress an opportunity. And the overall pace of the funnel increases because there is less friction and fewer surprises.

A strong stage gate process is not bureaucracy. It is discipline. It creates a shared language for evaluating deals and a predictable rhythm for moving them forward. That predictability is what speeds everything up.

#SalesLeadership #RevenueOperations #FunnelManagement #SalesProcess #CommercialExcellence

This recognition matters because it is not just about technology, it is about execution.

Being named a 2025 Top Tech Startup by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines validates the work happening every day across Kooner Fleet Management Solutions.

FleetIQ did not come to life in a vacuum. It was built by listening to fleets, understanding where downtime truly hurts operations, and then delivering tools that actually solve those problems in the field.

What I am most proud of is how this technology shows up in the real world.

Faster response times.
Fewer vehicles sitting idle.
Better decisions made with real data instead of gut feel. 

That is where innovation earns its keep.

Huge credit to our product partners, our technicians, and our field teams who take ideas and turn them into results for customers who rely on uptime to run their businesses.

Awards are great. What matters more is what we do next. The bar just went up, and that is exactly where we want it heading into 2026.

#FleetIQ #KoonerFMS #FleetManagement #LogisticsTech #SupplyChainInnovation #Leadership #Execution #Transportation

🏆 🚀 BIG news! Kooner Fleet Management Solutions, powered by the launch of FleetIQ™, has been named a 2025 Top Tech Startup by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines! 

This award recognizes the technologies shaping the future of supply chain and logistics, and we’re proud to be leading the way! 📈

FleetIQ is transforming how fleets operate:

✔️ Faster response times
✔️ Less downtime
✔️ Smarter, data-driven decisions

Huge congratulations to our product partners and field teams who turn innovation into real-world impact every day.

Onward to an even bigger 2026. 💪

#TopTechStartup #FleetIQ #KoonerFMS #LogisticsTech #SupplyChainInnovation #FleetManagement #AI #Transportation #SmartLogistics #TechForTransport #SupplyChainLeaders #FleetSolutions #TransportTech #FoodLogistics

Sales Director | SaaS Account Executive | Driving SMB & Mid-Market Sales | Salesforce CRM | $8.2M ARR at 146% Quota Attainment | GTM Strategy & Pipeline Management

I’m a SaaS-focused Account Executive & Sales Director who has delivered $8.2M ARR at 146% to plan, 
backed by a consistent track record of hitting and exceeding quota. I specialize in full-cycle SMB & Mid-Market sales, Salesforce-driven GTM execution, and subscription-based recurring revenue growth through new logo acquisition, account expansion, and customer retention.

Throughout my career, I’ve built repeatable sales processes, accelerated pipeline velocity, improved forecasting accuracy, and expanded accounts through renewals and upsells. I’ve operated as both an individual contributor and a player-coach, running the full sales cycle from outbound prospecting and executive multi-threading to negotiation, deal closing, ensuring customer success, and strategic account management. 

Backed by my Salesforce Certified Associate and Salesforce Certified Sales Representative credentials, I combine hands-on selling expertise with formal CRM training to deliver predictable, scalable revenue growth.

Key Achievements

• Scaled a B2B SaaS sales team from 4 to 10 reps in 15 months, fueling $8.2M ARR and 146% quota attainment in FY23 through data-driven territory management and disciplined GTM execution.

• Closed 45+ SMB & Mid-Market net-new logos in first fiscal year, generating $800K ARR and 300% quota attainment through multi-threaded executive outreach and outbound prospecting.

• Led Salesforce CRM implementation in 2023, improving forecasting accuracy by 28% within six months and completing the rollout $25K under budget.

I’m focused on bringing this proven playbook to SaaS and Tech companies with strong product-market fit in the SMB and Mid-Market segments, especially within SalesTech, RevOps, HR Tech, and Salesforce ISVs on the AppExchange, while remaining open to other fast-growing SaaS verticals. Based on company’s GTM growth stage, I can drive new business as an Account Executive, serve as a player-coach, or scale teams and sales processes as a Sales Director.

If you’re hiring for a Sales Director, SaaS Account Executive, or sales leadership role (Atlanta or remote), let’s connect here on LinkedIn or at jboltonatlanta@outlook.com.

I also enjoy connecting with peers and leaders to share insights on SaaS growth, GTM strategy, and CRM best practices. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me on the golf course, watching baseball, or traveling. 


Skills: B2B Sales | SaaS | Full-Cycle Sales | New Business Development & Sales Strategies |  GTM Strategy | Pipeline Management | Account Management & Account Expansion | Networking | Salesforce CRM

Jeffrey Bolton

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺.

Early in my career, I tried to fix slow weeks by adding more leads.

Now I focus on tightening the process instead of expanding the pipeline.

Most deals don’t stall because of timing or budget.

They stall because the path forward isn’t clear.

Once I started asking the right questions, everything changed.

• What are the blockers?
• Who needs to be brought in?
• What creates confidence for the buyer?

Momentum showed up again when the process got clearer, not when the pipeline got bigger.

Because activity only matters when it removes friction.

And the best salespeople don’t outrun friction.

They eliminate it.

💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗱?

#SaaSSales #SalesLeadership #B2BSales #TechSales #SalesProcess

SaaS Account Executive & Sales Director | Delivered $8.2M ARR (146% To Plan) | Salesforce Certified | Full-Cycle SMB & Mid-Market Sales

⚡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀. 

They start by removing the noise.

Early in my career, Mondays felt overwhelming.
I tried to outrun the chaos with more activity.

So I reacted to everything.

But the weeks where I perform best all have one thing in common:

𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

Now every Monday I ask myself three questions:

➡️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸?

➡️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀?

➡️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆?

That’s it.

When I do this:

• My pipeline gets clearer
• My conversations get sharper
• My week gets a lot easier to win

Because top performance isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things first.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱?

#SaaSSales #SalesLeadership #TechSales #B2BSales #MondayMotivation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. 🫱🏽🫲🏼

This week, most of us are wrapping up deals, cleaning out inboxes, or trying to sneak in one more meeting onto the calendar before the break.

But I’ve learned something over the years...
The conversations that matter most this time of year rarely show up in Salesforce.

They’re the quick thank-yous to a teammate.
The “appreciate how you showed up this quarter.”
The note to a buyer who didn’t close but gave you honest feedback anyway.

Because sales isn’t just about finishing Q4 strong, it’s about starting Q1 with trust already built.

So before I log off later this week, I’ll be sending 5 short thank-you notes.
No pitch. No ask. Just gratitude.

Because the best pipeline for next year starts with the relationships you nurture today. 💡

❤️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 “𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂” 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆?

#SalesLeadership #SaaSSales #B2BSales #TechSales #Gratitude

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

I used to think discovery was about gathering details.
Now I see it as helping the buyer articulate the problem in a way that moves the conversation forward.

When buyers feel understood, they feel confident.
When they don’t, they stall.

So I stopped asking surface-level questions like “What’s your timeline?” and started asking:

• What happens if this isn’t solved in the next 90 days?
• Who else feels this pain every day?
• What does success look like three months after go-live?

The result wasn’t just better notes.
It was better alignment.

Because deals don’t start when you present value.
They start when the buyer feels seen.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?

#SaaSSales #SalesLeadership #TechSales #B2BSales #SalesDiscovery

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼.
They fall apart after it. 🤝

Because that’s where momentum shifts from you to your buyer.

And if your champion isn’t equipped to sell the story internally, the deal stalls.

Early in my career, I used to think a great demo was the finish line.
Now I know it’s just the handoff point.

The real test isn’t how well you sell.
It’s how clearly your buyer can explain the value when you’re not in the room.

After every strong call, I send a quick recap:

✅ The core problem they’re solving
✅ The outcome they can expect
✅ One key quote from the buyer that reinforces the “why”

That simple summary helps your champion lead the next internal conversation with confidence.

Because confidence doesn’t end with your presentation, it begins when they can tell the story without you. 💡

How do you help your champion sell the story internally? 💭


#SalesLeadership #B2BSales #SaaSSales #TechSales #BuyerEnablement

𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻. 𝗜𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟰.

Over Thanksgiving, a family member asked me a question that caught me off guard.

“Do you actually help people... or just hit numbers?”

It made me pause, because most of Q4 is about urgency.
Pipeline velocity.
Conversion rates.
Quota math.

But when I looked back at the deals that actually closed this year, the pattern was obvious.

They didn’t move because I pushed harder.
They moved because I listened better.

Real momentum didn’t come from sequences or cadences.
It came from understanding what really kept buyers up at night.

So as we head into the final stretch of Q4, I’m resetting the same way I reset this weekend:

Less noise.
More clarity.
More conversations that actually matter.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?


#SalesLeadership #SaaSSales #TechSales #BuyerEnablement #MondayMotivation

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗮.


I realized that the teams that win aren’t the ones with the flashiest pitch.

They’re the ones who master the fundamentals: 

• Disciplined follow-up
• Clean pipeline hygiene
• Honest discovery
• Consistent use of Salesforce to drive decisions instead of hope

Here’s what those fundamentals actually created:

➡️ Delivered $8.2M ARR at 146% to plan

➡️ Improved forecast accuracy by 28% with Salesforce-enabled GTM discipline

➡️ Drove 105% NRR by operationalizing renewal playbooks and value-based touchpoints

➡️ Built repeatable outbound engines that consistently created net-new pipeline

The biggest wins came from systems, not sparks.

As I step into the new year, I’m exploring opportunities where I can bring this same discipline and impact to a team that values execution as much as results.

If your team is growing or you know of a SaaS org investing in outbound, I’d appreciate any introductions or conversations.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘀:

💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱? 

#sales #salesleadership #saas #accountmanagement #businessdevelopment

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