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Lateef Balogun

Senior Account Manager
London,ENG

Summary

Accomplished Account Manager offering extensive experience in developing account plans, increasing revenue and deepening customer relationships. Excellent communication and problem solving abilities. Ready to bring 5+ years' experience to challenging new position with industry-leading team at Gartner.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Manager

WP Engine
11.2022 - Current

- I currently manage and grow a portfolio of high-spending enterprise customers, achieving a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) target of $5,000 with an average ARPU of $500 per deal.

- Conduct in-depth research to maintain proactive communication with clients, enhancing customer engagement and increasing the number of sites hosted on our platform.

- Collaborated with internal teams, including sales engineers and senior engineers, to secure deals and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Achievements:

- Successfully maintained and expanded relationships with key stakeholders, including CMOs, CTOs, and agency partners, to drive business growth.

Junior Account Manager/ Sales Executive (Hybrid)

WP Engine
06.2021 - 11.2022

- Managed a portfolio of small-spending customers, upselling them to larger shared plans or dedicated environments based on their resource usage.

- Focused on the Nordic and Israel regions, managing accounts and onboarding new customers through marketing engagement and website interactions.

Key Achievements:

- Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets of $4,000, achieving an average ARPU of $200-$250.

- Developed expertise in fast-paced deal cycles and communication with highly technical contacts.

SDR /Strategic Account Executive

WP Engine
09.2019 - 05.2021

September 2019 – May 2021

- Engaged with prospects via chat, assisting them in transitioning to WP Engine from other hosting providers.

- Conducted high-level discovery calls, booking 20 meetings per month with sales representatives, consistently meeting monthly targets.

Key Achievements:

- Played a key role in strategic outreach to former customers and those engaged with marketing content, increasing sales opportunities and strengthening customer relationships.

Sales Account Executive

Global Data
05.2018 - 06.2019

- Sold advertising space on online publications to OEMs in the Airport and Road Technology sectors.

- Conducted lead sourcing and pitched to C-level executives, aligning their business goals with our audience to drive advertising sales.

Key Achievements:

- Achieved monthly targets ranging from £8k-10k, with average deals between £1,500-£2,000.

Education

Law LLB Hons -

Anglia Ruskin University
Essex United Kingdom
09.2015

Skills

- Sales Strategy and Customer Pain Identification (Sandler Sales Methodology)

- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships

- Market Analysis and Trend Identification

- Contract Negotiation

- Pipeline Generation and Management

- CRM Software Proficiency

- Team Collaboration

- Excellent Professional Communication Skills

Timeline

Senior Account Manager

WP Engine
11.2022 - Current

Junior Account Manager/ Sales Executive (Hybrid)

WP Engine
06.2021 - 11.2022

SDR /Strategic Account Executive

WP Engine
09.2019 - 05.2021

Sales Account Executive

Global Data
05.2018 - 06.2019

Law LLB Hons -

Anglia Ruskin University
Lateef BalogunSenior Account Manager