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April  Jones

April Jones

London

Summary

With a relentless drive to succeed in this rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, my enthusiasm could fuel a rocket.


Described often as an individual that’s gifted with interpersonal skills and tenacity, I thrive in client-facing situations to consistently deliver results, surpass targets and work alongside team members with confidence and ease.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Mid-Market Account Executive

DSMN8
London, Greater London
08.2023 - Current
  • Achieved 105% of Year 1 quota; closed $525,000 of $500,000 target
  • Delivered 108% of Year 2 quota; closed $756,000 of $700,000 target.
  • Successfully prospected and closed 4+ Enterprise deals worth $230,000+ (Barclays, Salesloft, Revolut and GSMA)
  • Maintained 25%+ win rate and reduced sales cycle by 15% through target outreach and qualification
  • Built and managed robust pipeline, contributing to sustained revenue growth across multiple verticals

Account Executive UKI, SMB

Klaviyo
London
09.2022 - Current

Klaviyo is a marketing automation platform with a built-in customer data platform

  • Hit Klaviyo record when joining hitting 165% of quota
  • Consistently achieved over 100% attainment on a monthly basis during a challenging time for the company
  • The role involves managing both larger, more complex deal cycles alongside smaller run rate deals. Managing both is crucial to being successful
  • Work entire sales cycle. Aggressively prospecting, conducting software demos and navigating and nurturing large organisations in order to close significant MRR
  • Work closely with Partnership teams to collaborate with agencies and seek new opportunities.

Senior Mid-Market Representative

Okta
London
04.2021 - 08.2022

Okta is the leading independent identity provider.

Okta February 2022

Senior Mid-Market Sales Representative

  • Promoted to Senior after 8-months at Auth0.
  • Moved up to Mid-market sales team one month after acquisition
  • Consistently rank top 3 in UKI team.
  • Transitioned from prospecting to working alongside Account Executives, often running calls independently from discovery, pitching and commercials.
  • Hold weekly training sessions for SDR's and Account Executives to assist in generating pipeline.

Auth0 (pre-acquisition) April 2021

Sales Development Representative SMB

  • Consistently exceeding monthly quota on average hitting +185% overall.
  • Generating 30+ prospect meetings each month.
  • Achieving conversion rate of 83% on all outbound leads.
  • After 6 months at Auth0, awarded internally as individual who's ‘Made an Impact'.
  • Deal sizes ranging from £34k - £100k.
  • Established effective, dynamic relationship with Account Executives.

Sales Development Representative

StonesShot
London
04.2020 - 04.2021

Stoneshot is a SaaS platform that offers Digital Marketing, Event Management, Visitor Tracking and Insights to Financial Service and FinTech accounts.

  • Ranked No.1 for UKI.
  • Exceeded monthly quota consistently, hitting 120% overall.
  • Managed over 40 prospect meetings monthly.
  • Often completing the whole sales process including discovery, commercials and closing conversations.

Business Development Executive

Codec
London
12.2019 - 04.2020

Codec AI is a start-up providing a platform driven by artificial intelligence to identify and unlock audience culture.

  • Managed, nurtured and converted outbound and inbound leads into sales opportunities with brands such as L’Oréal , Unilever, Ralph Lauren, Colgate, MADE, PZ Cussons and Pepsi.
  • Consistently exceeding quota, hitting 120% overall. Working with deal sizes from £30k - £150k.
  • Organised and hosted events in partnership with the Digital Leadership Council and represented Codec at industry and networking events.
  • From insight to activation and a consultative approach to selling I also qualified/responded to RFPs and created solution-oriented proposals.

Account Manager

CheckdMedia
Manchester
08.2018 - 12.2019

CheckdMedia is a Social Marketing Agency offering a range of Digital Media Products.

  • Identified key business contacts, approached cold new business, produced campaign concepts, case studies and reviews.
  • Managed and advised key accounts with teams of up to 20, operating large scale social media, website exposure and app platforms.
  • Created and presented sales pitches and organised all events
  • Managed a company rebrand
  • Monitored internal logs and documentation in order to track progress and KPIs.

Account Executive

We Are Brazen PR
Manchester
09.2017 - 08.2018

Brazen PR is Creative Agency that offers PR, Social Media, Video Content Production, Event Management and Influencer Marketing.

  • In this role I managed five accounts on a day to day basis, including daily strategic planning, creative brainstorms and event planning.
  • Drafted high standard editorial content to tight deadlines for a number of clients such as Wilko, Rekorderlig, Showcase Cinemas, Chicago Town Pizza, Dr Beckmann, Great Northern Warehouse and Travel Money Club.
  • Due to my confidence and interpersonal skills, I was frequently involved in pitching for new business and played a vital role in presentations and building content

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Northumbria
Newcastle
08-2015

Custom

I can provide strong references from numerous senior colleagues on request.

Feel free to also review a number of recommendations displayed on my LinkedIn profile

Timeline

Mid-Market Account Executive

DSMN8
08.2023 - Current

Account Executive UKI, SMB

Klaviyo
09.2022 - Current

Senior Mid-Market Representative

Okta
04.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Development Representative

StonesShot
04.2020 - 04.2021

Business Development Executive

Codec
12.2019 - 04.2020

Account Manager

CheckdMedia
08.2018 - 12.2019

Account Executive

We Are Brazen PR
09.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Northumbria
April Jones