Sam Gagnon
Denver
Summary
Developing prospecting and outreach skills in a fast-paced business environment. Offering strong interpersonal skills and natural ability to connect with clients, combined with keen interest in business development and learning full cycle sales skills. Brings ability to quickly learn industry-specific knowledge and applies strong communication and analytical skills to identify opportunities and engage clients. Ready to use and develop relationship-building and analytical abilities in an Account Executive role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Salesforce
02.2024 - Current
- Rising Star awarded months 1-3 for exceeding 150% of quota
- $20 million of qualified pipeline generated across new logo and current customer accounts
- Maintained a 120% compass score in 10 months of tenure
- Set and ran qualified meetings with VP and C-Suite level employees in the healthcare sector
Sales Development Representative - Team Lead
Salesforce
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Open opportunities for account executives by calling on/qualifying inbound leads
- Sea-to-Summit club month 1, over 180% quota attainment in all KPIs
- 3x AMER MVP awarded for being ranked #1 in quota achievement of meetings, qualified opportunities and ACV
Business Development Associate - Team Lead
Salesforce
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist outbound sales representatives by completing in depth prospecting of potential customers
- 102 Qualified meetings ran with prospects sourced, 129% quota attainment in three-month tenure
- Complete rigorous, world-class sales training while developing SAAS/CRM industry knowledge
Owner
Muddy Dog Detailing
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Started a local, mobile auto-detailing business and managed a small number of employees
- Marketed locally using multiple platforms of advertising including a Google Ad Campaign
- Managed scheduling and customer relations, and brought back over 70% returning customers
- Practiced safety measures during Covid-19 and remained in operation when regulations allowed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing, Sales
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel Expert Certified
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Salesforce Proficient
- CRM management
- Cold calling
- Salesforce
- Relationship building
Extra-Curricular Activities
National Shores Sales Competition - 1st Runner-Up Overall Beta Gamma Sigma Member (2019-present) Chancellor's List 2018-2020
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Salesforce
02.2024 - Current
Sales Development Representative - Team Lead
Salesforce
01.2023 - 01.2024
Business Development Associate - Team Lead
Salesforce
10.2022 - 12.2022
Owner
Muddy Dog Detailing
03.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing, Sales
Appalachian State University
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