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Marlene Shepard

Stoneham,MA

Summary

Consistent top-performing sales executive with expertise in building and executing sales strategies targeting CIO, CTO, and other technical decision-makers. Extensive experience using prospecting tools and a defined sales process to generate new business through direct efforts and collaboration with BDR and marketing teams. Skilled in mapping territories and complex accounts to develop comprehensive business plans that effectively communicate and add value to customer interactions. Strong negotiation and organizational skills, adept at leading collaboration across teams (SE, CSM, BDR, Partners) to deliver expertise and value to customers, accelerating the sales process. Possesses a growth mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments for effective job completion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enterprise Sales AE

Prime8 Consulting
08.2023 - Current
  • Achieved 120% of 1.5M quota, identifying new business opportunities & expansion for SaaS viva insights platform, copilot AI & low code platform. Example Customers: Liberty Mutual Chase, Siemens Bank of America
  • Extensive territory planning to find new opportunities to add value as a strategic advisor to clients & internal teams
  • Lead technical teams & partners to ensure business requirements are fulfilled to win and deliver complex solutions
  • Active participation to create documentation & work with teams for RFI and RFP responses
  • Delivered comprehensive product presentations and demonstrations, showcasing the value proposition to potential clients
  • Established strong relationships with key enterprise customers, driving customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Mentored junior account executives, fostering a culture of professional development within the team.
  • Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives by attending workshops or certifications relevant to the role or industry, ensuring up-to-date expertise

Senior Enterprise AE

Zendesk
11.2021 - 04.2023

Managed pipeline of 150 accounts building a new net territory, reached over 115% of quota for CX SaaS solutions across multiple verticals and departments Sample Customers: JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Uber, IBM

  • Lead territory mapping & planning leading team strategy with cross-functional teams to seamless integration of enterprise architecture into existing systems
  • Orchestrated successful software demos using a consultative approach to shorten sales cycled and increase close ratio
  • Selected as a team leader to mentor new hires and train in account mapping strategies for account penetration and growth
  • Played a key role in driving digital transformation efforts, aligning technology strategies with evolving market demands and customer expectations.
  • Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, adapting quickly to shifting priorities or unexpected challenges without sacrificing quality or performance objectives.

Senior Enterprise AE

Microsoft Corporation
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Achieved 140% of 1.5M quota for new logos & expansion building pipeline across SaaS portfolio into multiple verticals & departments: (Modern work: enterprise 365, teams, mobility & security, low code platform Sample Customers: Vodafone, Chase, American Express, Vertex Pharma
  • Presidents club landing top 20% of overall team
  • Lead the territory orchestrating resources from Solutions architect, internal sellers, partners, CSM, services & ERP/Azure team to drive Business value for strategic customers and build 5X pipeline
  • Obtained certifications to enhance technical and professional skills, to enable strategic discussions for superior business outcomes to add value to digital transformation discussions

Enterprise AE CX Sales

Oracle Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Achieved 151% of 1.2M quota selling Oracle Sass CX Platform: Field Services, CRM sales & Service
  • For net new and land/expansion accounts across multiple verticals
  • Actively understand each customer’s technology footprint, strategic growth plans, business drivers & technology strategy to actively prospect, build pipeline and close business
  • Collaborated & led account strategy with implementation partners, channel partners & internal sales teams to jointly develop business growth opportunities within enterprise accounts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for client needs.
  • Implemented targeted prospecting campaigns that resulted in an increased pipeline of qualified leads for the sales team.
  • Strengthened customer loyalty by conducting regular check-ins, addressing issues proactively, and continuously identifying areas for improvement or upselling opportunities.
  • Developed lasting relationships with channel partners, fostering collaboration on joint projects and increasing referral business opportunities.

Enterprise Sales Executive

FinancialForce.com
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Delivers SaaS solutions natively integrated on the Salesforce Platform for ERP & HCM & Project management
  • Achieved 120% of 1.2M sales quota through territory planning and prospecting to build a new book of business in a start-up environment..
  • Developed an extensive Enterprise Account Plan for top target accounts collaborating with Salesforce & integration partners to accelerate pipeline growth
  • Created and executed marketing campaigns to create demand within the assigned territory
  • Collaborating & mentoring with BDR’s

Senior Account Executive

Brainshark Corporation
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Brainshark provides the leading SaaS Sales Enablement & learning platform
  • Obtained 130% of 1.2M quota of new logos in a start-up environment, selling a Sales Enablement & E-learning API connected platform
  • Top 20% of sales team and presidents club winner
  • Ensures delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business sales, while expanding large key accounts
  • Utilized CRM tools effectively to manage client information and track progress on accounts, leading to more accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
  • Mentored junior account executives, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.

Education

BA Business Management -

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Value-based selling
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Solution selling
  • Sales process optimization
  • Strategic Prospecting
  • Pipeline Development
  • Territory Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving

Skillscertifications

Microsoft power platform & Dynamics sales, service & marketing, Zendesk Service Tools, MIT AI business school, Oracle CX cloud, Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator, Salesloft, Gong, Teams, Outreach, Zoom info, Discover org., Value Selling, Challenger selling, spin selling, Meddpicc, Mentor for women in technology

Certification

Microsoft Dynamics & power platform, Zendesk service, MIT AI certificate

Timeline

Enterprise Sales AE

Prime8 Consulting
08.2023 - Current

Senior Enterprise AE

Zendesk
11.2021 - 04.2023

Senior Enterprise AE

Microsoft Corporation
11.2019 - 04.2021

Enterprise AE CX Sales

Oracle Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2019

Enterprise Sales Executive

FinancialForce.com
03.2015 - 07.2016

Senior Account Executive

Brainshark Corporation
03.2012 - 05.2014

BA Business Management -

University of Connecticut

Microsoft Dynamics & power platform, Zendesk service, MIT AI certificate

Marlene Shepard