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Pablo Grotewold

Pablo Grotewold

London,UK

Summary

Strategic and consultative enterprise account manager with 5+ years of experience driving revenue growth across SaaS, cybersecurity, and data intelligence platforms. Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles across global enterprise and public sector accounts. Skilled in building trusted relationships with C-level and technical leaders, uncovering growth opportunities, and leading post-sale adoption to maximize long-term value. Experienced in go-to-market planning, cross-functional collaboration, and navigating both direct and partner-led sales motions. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a growth mindset, operational rigor, and passion for helping customers succeed at scale.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Business Development Manager

IISS International Institute for Strategic Studies
London, UK
01.2025 - Current
  • Drive enterprise sales and account growth for IISS's SaaS and data platforms across government, financial, and multinational clients. Manage full-cycle sales, GTM execution, and strategic partnerships.
  • Led complex enterprise sales engagements across public and private sectors.
  • Delivered consultative sales to C-level and technical stakeholders (IT, Risk, Data).
  • Executed GTM strategies for SaaS offerings, APIs, and platform integrations.
  • Conducted demos, onboarding, and pilots to drive adoption and renewals.
  • Maintained pipeline accuracy, forecasting, and CRM discipline.

Key Achievements

  • Exceeded H2 2025 sales targets by 30%.
  • Led API integrations that increased platform usage and retention.
  • Closed strategic public/private partnerships expanding enterprise footprint.

Enterprise Account Executive

SKURIO
London, UK
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Direct end-to-end sales cycles by conducting discovery meetings, developing use cases, mapping stakeholders, and securing NDAs.
  • Guide executives on optimising sales processes through effective relationship-building and collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Draft and present account proposals and deliver presentations on product quality and market comparisons during sales calls, webinars, and cyber security live events.
  • Negotiated and secured partnerships with key clients such as KPMG, NHS, CROWE, and UBILIBET.

Account Executive, Channels

OpenText
London, UK
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Identified growth opportunities, analysed market trends, and developed business plans to steer account expansion and diversification.
  • Monitored account engagement, assessed individual needs, and supported key touchpoints across customer journeys.
  • Managed customer meetings, sales calls, and account management activities, developing strong relationships, addressing needs, and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Communicated key product features and market comparisons through sales presentations.
  • Collaborated with procurement teams to negotiate and secure profitable contracts with key clients.
  • Developed and implemented targeted account development and management strategies to increase revenue growth from existing customers.
  • Achieved 100% of sales quota within eight months.
  • Secured top sales position within the team.

Inside Sales Representative

SailPoint Technologies
London
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed end-to-end sales lifecycle, including prospecting, selling, and closing deals.
  • Built lasting relationships with prospects, customers, distributors, resellers, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
  • Drove business growth and expansion within the EMEA region in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including field sales, marketing, engineering, Partner Account Managers (PAMs), and legal.
  • Developed and communicated value propositions for products, services, and solutions.
  • Recognized as 'Top Salesman' within team for two consecutive quarters.
  • Achieved high customer engagement rates through networking and outreach efforts, including cold calling, scheduling and attending meetings, and following up with potential clients through traditional and social media channels.
  • Secured partnership with high-valued account (Volvo).

Business Development Manager

STENN International
London
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Guided lead generation and customer acquisition processes by researching, prospecting, and developing relationships with new clients.
  • Managed existing accounts, ensuring delivery of high-quality financial services and support.
  • Delivered persuasive presentations to potential clients, communicating value propositions of company's international finance services.
  • Drafted and presented finance proposals and negotiated terms and conditions with clients.
  • Monitored sales metrics and trends, and translated customer data into actionable strategies for maximizing outreach and expanding sales channels.
  • Achieved 125% of the established quota by creating and maintaining pipeline of active clients and prospects.
  • Established, trained, and led team of 12 Spanish-speaking brokers in Mexico and South America.

Customer Service and Sales Manager

RSVP/Moet Hennessy
London
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Addressed inquiries, concerns, and requests over phone, providing exceptional customer service in Spanish and English.
  • Assisted customers with placing orders, processing refunds, managing returns, and facilitating exchanges, while cultivating positive relationships and ensuring complete satisfaction.
  • Acted as primary liaison between customers, retailers, and couriers, coordinating logistics for seamless product deliveries, returns, and exchanges.
  • Assessed customer requirements and provided tailored recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer service issues, ensuring seamless customer experience and minimizing customer complaints.

Sales Manager

Pure Blend Company
London
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Organised and represented company at trade events and exhibitions to showcase products and services.
  • Engaged with attendees and generated leads to expand company's network.
  • Partnered with retailers to develop and implement visual merchandising strategies in alignment with customer demands and preferences.
  • Built and nurtured long-lasting relationships with customers and distributors.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
  • Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities to drive sales.
  • Drove revenue goals by consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Implemented updates and improvements on website, ensuring presence of accurate and targeted information.

Group Leader

Intrepid Travel
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Oversaw logistical aspects of adventure and cultural tours across Mexico, Belize, and Central America, ensuring smooth border crossings, transportation, accommodations, and activities.
  • Provided insights on history, nature, anthropology, and safety.
  • Negotiated prices and agreements with tour providers and partners, building positive relationships to ensure high-quality experiences.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as budget planning, expense reporting, and financial record-keeping.
  • Addressed conflicts and created healthy group dynamics, while promoting positive tour experiences.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations & Research Methods

Oxford Brooks University
Oxford

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Iowa
Iowa City

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City
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Skills

  • Enterprise Account Development & Management
  • Consultative & Value-Based Selling
  • Strategic Account Planning & Expansion
  • Stakeholder & C-Level Engagement
  • Customer Success & Platform Adoption
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution
  • Forecasting & Pipeline Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Competitive & Market Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation & Deal Management
  • Multi-Product Solution Selling
  • Adaptability & Growth Mindset

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
French
Upper intermediate

Technical Proficiencies

Salesforce | Microsoft Dynamics 365  | Hubspot | Highspot | Sales Navigator | ZoomInfo | 6Sense | Techtarget | Lusha | D&B Hoovers | Microsoft Office | Slack

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

IISS International Institute for Strategic Studies
01.2025 - Current

Enterprise Account Executive

SKURIO
04.2022 - 06.2024

Account Executive, Channels

OpenText
08.2021 - 03.2022

Inside Sales Representative

SailPoint Technologies
05.2020 - 06.2021

Business Development Manager

STENN International
06.2019 - 05.2020

Customer Service and Sales Manager

RSVP/Moet Hennessy
12.2018 - 06.2019

Sales Manager

Pure Blend Company
05.2016 - 12.2018

Group Leader

Intrepid Travel
01.2012 - 05.2016

Master of Arts - International Relations & Research Methods

Oxford Brooks University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Iowa
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