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Holly Young

London

Summary

Commercially driven sales leader with 8+ years' experience delivering revenue growth across healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, SaaS and data-driven technology organisations. Proven track record securing and expanding strategic enterprise accounts, leading complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles and closing six-figure opportunities with global organisations including AstraZeneca, Novartis and Johnson & Johnson. Experienced building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, developing growth strategies, exceeding revenue targets and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that drive long-term customer value and business expansion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Strategic Account Director

Airfinity Ltd
01.2023 - Current

• Own a £1.2m portfolio of strategic pharmaceutical and healthcare accounts, responsible for retention, growth and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Develop account plans and growth strategies to drive expansion opportunities and increase customer value.
• Lead executive business reviews and act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Partner with commercial, product and delivery teams to support revenue growth and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Client Director & Business Development Team Leader

HSJ Information
08.2024 - 04.2026

• Led enterprise sales across pharmaceutical and medtech organisations, owning a £1.5m+ annual revenue target and achieving target within the first nine months.
• Developed strategic account plans and built trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, creating new business opportunities across complex healthcare organisations.
• Managed six-figure opportunities through complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles, from prospecting and proposal through negotiation, contracting and close.
• Identified account expansion opportunities and delivered revenue growth strategies that strengthened long-term client partnerships and increased commercial value.
• Led, coached and developed an 8-person Business Development team, driving performance against pipeline, revenue and new business targets.

Business Development Manager

HSJ Information, formerly Wilmington Healthcare
08.2023 - 08.2024

• Managed new business and account growth across pharmaceutical and medtech organisations, selling data, insight and consultancy solutions that supported commercial decision-making.
• Consistently exceeded sales targets by developing strategic relationships with enterprise clients and creating multi-year partnership opportunities.
• Presented complex data and insight solutions to Director and VP-level stakeholders, translating technical information into clear commercial value.
• Strengthened client engagement and account performance by rebuilding key relationships, increasing product performance from 40% to 110% of target within three months.

Business Development Manager

Halo Solutions Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023

• Promoted within six months following strong sales performance and consistent revenue overachievement.
• Managed SaaS sales across enterprise and public sector accounts, building opportunities for a live event intelligence and analytics platform.
• Secured strategic partnerships with organisations including Chelsea FC, ExCeL London and Glastonbury Festival through consultative discovery, tailored proposals and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Built and progressed a robust sales pipeline through targeted outreach, account planning and relationship development with key decision-makers.

Business Development Executive

Halo Solutions Ltd
08.2022 - 01.2023

• Managed the full SaaS sales cycle, from prospecting and product demonstrations through proposal development, negotiation and client onboarding.
• Developed relationships with enterprise and public sector stakeholders, positioning live event intelligence solutions to address operational and reporting challenges.
• Created tailored, data-driven proposals and ROI analyses that supported customer decision-making and increased engagement.
• Contributed to pipeline growth by identifying opportunities, managing stakeholder relationships and supporting successful deal execution.

Business Development Manager

Young Brothers Transport
08.2020 - 08.2022

• Managed new business development for logistics and transport solutions, building relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Identified customer requirements and developed tailored proposals that supported operational improvements and long-term commercial growth.

Best Practice Consultant

Henry Schein, Software of Excellence
01.2018 - 08.2020

• Sold SaaS and analytics solutions to healthcare clients, helping dental practices improve performance through data-driven insight and commercial best practice.
• Consulted with customers to identify operational and commercial improvement opportunities, delivering tailored recommendations that enhanced client outcomes.
• Recognised nationally with Seller of the Year and Newcomer of the Year awards for outstanding sales performance.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Applied Psychology and Criminology

University of Brighton

Sales Leadership Training -

AvA-V Academy of Sales
London

Sales Excellence Training -

Pareto School of Sales Excellence
Wilmslow

Skills

  • Strategic Account Management
  • Account Management
  • Enterprise Account Development
  • New Business Development
  • Opportunity Management
  • Pipeline Generation
  • Revenue Growth
  • Commercial Growth
  • Account Planning
  • Business reviews
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Client leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic Growth Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Solution Sales
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  • Account Expansion
  • Commercial Strategy Execution

Accomplishments

  • Managed strategic enterprise accounts valued at £1.2m across Airfinity’s highest-profile client portfolio.
  • Delivered a £1.5m+ annual new business target ahead of schedule within the first nine months at HSJ Information.
  • Improved product performance from 40% to 110% of target within three months by rebuilding client relationships and strengthening engagement.
  • Secured strategic SaaS partnerships with organisations including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Novartis.
  • Led and closed complex six-figure pharma and medtech opportunities across enterprise buying groups.
  • Promoted to lead and coach an 8-person Business Development team following sustained commercial overperformance.
  • Secured strategic SaaS partnerships with organisations including Chelsea FC, ExCeL London and Glastonbury Festival.
  • Achieved national recognition at Henry Schein with Seller of the Year and Newcomer of the Year awards.

Timeline

Client Director & Business Development Team Leader

HSJ Information
08.2024 - 04.2026

Business Development Manager

HSJ Information, formerly Wilmington Healthcare
08.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Strategic Account Director

Airfinity Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Halo Solutions Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023

Business Development Executive

Halo Solutions Ltd
08.2022 - 01.2023

Business Development Manager

Young Brothers Transport
08.2020 - 08.2022

Best Practice Consultant

Henry Schein, Software of Excellence
01.2018 - 08.2020

BSc (Hons) - Applied Psychology and Criminology

University of Brighton

Sales Leadership Training -

AvA-V Academy of Sales

Sales Excellence Training -

Pareto School of Sales Excellence
Holly Young