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Guy S. Allison

Guy S. Allison

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

As a highly motivated and driven professional with a proven track record of success, I am seeking an Account Executive position in Sydney. With extensive experience in sales and business development, I have consistently exceeded targets and achieved impressive results. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to build strong relationships with clients, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and drive business growth. My experience in Salesforce has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, and I am confident that my skills and experience make me a strong candidate for this role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Account Executive

Salesforce
Dublin
05.2023 - Current

FY24:
112% ACV Quota
188% Multi year Quota
159% New Logo Quota

  • Supporting start-ups / small businesses across UK High-Tech sector.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Coordinated across colleagues and external partners to deliver sales within customer timeframes and budgets.
  • Created compelling proposals and presentations to secure new business.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Would meet clients face to face to discuss their business, opportunities and to develop stronger relationships.


Largest deal closed: $105k annual $528k multi-year

Senior Enterprise Account Strategist | FinTech

Salesforce
Dublin
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Enhancement of performance among colleagues through mentorship and collaboration.

Enterprise Account Strategist | FinTech

Salesforce
Dublin
01.2022 - 05.2023

FY23 Results

- 121% Value of opportunities

- 132% Opportunities into negotiation stages and mutual success plan

- 198% $800k in closed pipe within the FinTech industry.

- Top Performer Q3 Platform Pipegen

- Top Performer Q3 Service Cloud Pipegen

- Top Performer Q2 Pipegen

- Nominated as Top Performing BDR FY23

  • Worked with Enterprise and Commercial Accounts within the FinTech sector, supporting them with their digital transformations.
  • Strategically worked with accounts to understand their tech stack and how we could support their technological projects moving forward.
  • Targeted the FinTech market to generate new opportunities through outbound sales and strategic product campaigns. Including Salesforce's suite of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Community Cloud, Salesforce Platform, Analytics Cloud and IoT.
  • Worked with full Salesforce team to maximise Customer Success.


Senior High Growth Consultant - UK & Ireland

Salesforce
Manchester
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Recognised as top performer.
  • Strengthened team culture and performance across my team.
  • Hosted Salesforce wide enablement's on best practices

High Growth Consultant - UK & Ireland

Salesforce
Manchester
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Uncovered new business deals and growing existing opportunities. $412K in closed pipe within the high growth / ESMB space.
  • Opportunities qualified: 280 totalling $2.7M in pipe generation.
  • Creative prospecting into high growth accounts.
  • Collaborated with Sales and Marketing on lead conversion.
  • Generated new, qualified sales opportunities through both inbound and outbound leads.
  • Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.

Business Development Associate

Salesforce
Derby
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Consulted Non-Profit and Educational organisations to identify and understand their technological needs and key business issues.
  • Close collaboration within the Telecommunications and Media team to formulate strong industry intelligence.
  • Developed strategic profiling of companies within the UKI markets by conducting thorough research, identifying new companies and analysing organisational structures to aid Account Executives.
  • Consistently hit and over achieved on required KPIs and targets.

Business Development

TransPerfect
Barcelona
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Sold e-clinical technology to £2billion dollar addressable Pharmaceutical industry, specifically targeting companies across the EU.
  • Pitched complex technology to all ages, ensuring that they all understood the value and importance of the software.
  • Towards the end of my placement I left an opportunity for my manager worth $145K.
  • Set myself targets and goals to reach per week in order to get the best out of myself.
  • Built relationships with CEOs and decision makers that TransPerfect are still in talks with.
  • Throughout I confidently spoke to industry experts regarding the software and the clinical trial process.
  • Quickly learnt what I was selling and how to sell it and within 2 weeks I was on the phone.
  • Outbound prospecting e.g./ executed calling campaigns targeting direct end-user prospective accounts.
  • Account mapping: Further research into clients/business to understand where the business was going and who were the decision makers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Enterprise Management

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
2016 - 2020

GCSEs & A-Levels -

The Ecclesbourne School
Derby
2009 - 2016

Skills

Time Management

  • Exceeded sales targets and managed complex deals within tight deadlines, highlighting exceptional time management
  • Proven capability to prioritise sales activities and client meetings, ensuring efficient workflow and client satisfaction

Use of Initiative

  • Proactively supported startups/small businesses and developed tailored sales strategies, showing innovative problem-solving
  • Demonstrated initiative by creatively prospecting into high-growth accounts and generating new opportunities through strategic campaigns

Powerful Negotiator

  • Closed significant deals, including $105k annual and $528k multi-year contract, showcasing negotiation skills
  • Excelled in moving opportunities through negotiation stages, securing favourable terms for both company and clients

Commercial Awareness

  • Developed in-depth understanding of FinTech and UK high-tech sectors, driving revenue growth through strategic insights
  • Applied commercial acumen to align sales strategies with industry trends and client needs, crucial for account growth

Self Motivation

  • Consistently achieved and surpassed sales targets, demonstrating high levels of self-motivation and ambition
  • Set and met ambitious goals, such as achieving a blended average of 159% in FY24, indicative of a strong drive to excel and improve

Relationship building

  • Forged strong relationships with new and existing accounts, meeting clients face-to-face to deepen engagement
  • Maintained high levels of service to ensure client satisfaction and secure future business opportunities, essential for long-term account management success

Timeline

Account Executive

Salesforce
05.2023 - Current

Senior Enterprise Account Strategist | FinTech

Salesforce
11.2022 - 05.2023

Enterprise Account Strategist | FinTech

Salesforce
01.2022 - 05.2023

Senior High Growth Consultant - UK & Ireland

Salesforce
08.2021 - 01.2022

High Growth Consultant - UK & Ireland

Salesforce
03.2021 - 08.2021

Business Development Associate

Salesforce
07.2020 - 01.2021

Business Development

TransPerfect
08.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Enterprise Management

Sheffield Hallam University
2016 - 2020

GCSEs & A-Levels -

The Ecclesbourne School
2009 - 2016
Guy S. Allison