Protis Global

For over 27 years, Protis Global has been recognized as a leading global search firm in the Consumer Goods industry. Our years spent understanding the professional, personal and financial motivators for candidates allows us to deliver against the needs of Fortune 500's and start-ups alike.

Director of Client & Talent Experience

Paybotic

• Formulated comprehensive territory plans, enabling the development of targeted key account strategies tailored to both new and existing clients.

• Collaborated directly with senior leadership executives to actively monitor and evaluate key performance metrics for the sales team, adeptly identifying challenges and devising innovative solutions.

• Managed and analyzed nationwide sales pipelines, fostering valuable partnerships with merchants and sub-agents (ISOs).

• Produced compelling sales presentations and maintained proactive follow-up with key decision makers, consistently ensuring a high closing rate.

• Spearheaded the generation of innovative concepts through cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Support departments, resulting in effective outbound messaging and impactful trade show participation.

National Sales | Account Manager

The Farley Group 

• Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships across the East Coast, spanning from New York to Florida, serving as the primary point of contact for both potential and existing clients.

• Demonstrated exceptional persuasive abilities, resulting in successful client shifts from competitors, culminating in securing one of the company’s most substantial contracts at $1.5M.

• Achieved consistent overperformance by surpassing annual quotas consecutively, achieving an impressive average of $350K per contract, totaling over $2M in sales.

• Formulated comprehensive territory plans, enabling the development of targeted key account strategies tailored to both new and existing clients.

Regional Sales | Account Manager

ASATI: Air Structures American Technologies Inc.

• Spearheaded a remarkable revenue surge of over 50% in the inaugural year, surpassing the $3M sales milestone.

• Strategically cultivated a globally dispersed team of representatives, spanning South America, China, Canada, Abu Dhabi, Israel, and Russia, effectively unlocking expansive international sales prospects.

• Orchestrated a near twofold surge in client inquiries and website traffic through a comprehensive overhaul of proposal templates, and a strategic realignment of the company's marketing strategies and presentation materials.

• Elevated client satisfaction by spearheading weekly internal meetings, ensuring seamless coordination towards milestones and proactive resolution of challenges.

Technical Sales Manager

Ducks Eatery

• Orchestrated a successful $400K initial investment by crafting a compelling business plan, securing an influential A-list celebrity as a strategic business partner.

• Drove operational efficiency and sustainable profitability via a meticulous onboarding process and exemplary team management.

• Achieved profitability within 18 months through skillful supplier negotiations and meticulous P&L statement management.

• Garnered substantial media spotlight and social acclaim by hosting events for distinguished Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, prominent A-list celebrities, and Hollywood executives.

General Manager | Partner

NY Hospitality Group - Sam's of Gedney Way, Caperberry Events and The Great American BBQ Co.

• Drove staff productivity, efficiency, and retention by implementing robust employee engagement strategies and fostering a culture of quality leadership.

• Elevated customer satisfaction by adeptly understanding consumer needs and effectively bridging communication between clients and venue operators.

• Spearheaded revenue growth by streamlining productivity and successfully reducing labor costs, leading to a substantial boost in company financial performance.

Event Manager

With over 20 years of work experience in sales, account management, and customer engagement, I am a passionate and driven leader who thrives on building long-lasting relationships with clients and talent. My mission is to deliver smart talent strategies for consumer brands within, food & beverage, wine & spirits, cannabis, and packaging. As the Director of Client & Talent Experience at Protis Global, I leverage my expertise in CRM, new business development, and customer engagement to provide innovative and customized solutions for our clients and candidates.

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