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Brandon Ward

Sales & Account Management Executive
Minneapolis

Summary

Accomplished sales professional with demonstrated success in developing new regions, growing strategic accounts and books of business, and consistently contributing new logos and revenue targets. Proven track record in SaaS / tech environments with expertise in driving customer retention, expansion revenue through upsells and cross-sells, and managing complex renewal cycles. Polished communicator with executive presence - facilitating stakeholder alignment, and advanced negotiation skills including consultative sales methodologies.


Strong technical aptitude with ability to conduct compelling product demonstrations, lead discovery calls, and translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders across all organizational levels. Experienced in developing strategic account plans aligned with client business objectives, conducting regular business reviews, and monitoring account health to proactively identify risks and growth opportunities. Leadership minded, cultivates high-performance partnerships and provides training collaboration with BDR/SDR teams, Sales Engineering, and Marketing. Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple accounts and competing priorities. Salesforce / HubSpot CRM, and Tableau experience

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Account Executive

Steelhead Technologies
11.2024 - Current
  • Series B funded SaaS startup serving the manufacturing industry; new logo ERP sales for metal finishing industry. 12 new logos signed to-date.

Territory Manager, New System Sales

ECI Software
02.2019 - 11.2024
  • New logo sales of two unique mid-market manufacturing ERP SaaS (JobBOSS and Shoptech E2 / JB²) for contract manufacturers, job and machine shops. LOGOS ADDED: 212 / CUMULATIVE REVENUE: $2.813M
  • 2022-2024: 111 new logos, $1.420M SaaS + Professional Services (JobBOSS² / Shoptech E2)
  • 2019-2021: 101 new logos, $1.393M SaaS + Professional Services (JobBOSS)

Senior Account Manager

Field Nation
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • Transformed the largest underperforming book of business into $15M across 200+ named accounts, by focusing on strategic QBR’s, executive alignment, platform upgrades / migrations, implementing enhanced customer success protocols.
  • Was given a dedicated Customer Success Manager to manage in assisting the transformation; partnered with data science team to identify revenue opportunity anomalies. RESULTS: 50% top line revenue growth ($10M to $15M) in platform / marketplace revenue spend.

Account Executive

The Marek Group
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Sales-enablement SaaS, quota achieved with multi-year contract signed with MN Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Sales Development Representative

Asure Software
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Sales development for SMB cloud / biometric workforce management solution (hardware & SaaS). Remote position eliminated when global sales functions consolidated to Austin, TX.

Consulting Work

Independent
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Retained by Sales & MarComm SaaS platform to develop channel strategy, and venture capital / fundraising introductions ($3M term sheet received, Fortune 50 retailer).
  • Corporate development for a travel tech startup, established partnerships with 15 media properties.
  • Retained by a venture-backed fundraising SaaS to build out channel partnerships.

Inside Sales / Account Manager

Verifications, Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2010
  • Strategic sales of pre-employment background screening, drug testing, and applicant on-boarding SaaS. Resigned to pursue consulting opportunities shortly before acquisition by First Advantage. Notable clients: Estee Lauder, Publicis, EMC², Toro, Bausch + Lomb, Temple University, Perdue Farms

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Online
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Account Management & Customer Retention
  • Strategic Account Planning & Business Reviews
  • Consultative Sales & Advanced Negotiation
  • Upselling, Cross-selling & Renewal Management
  • Technical Product Demonstrations
  • C-Level Relationship Building
  • Territory Development & New Logo Acquisition
  • CRM Management (Salesforce/HubSpot)
  • Sales Forecasting & KPI Tracking
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Account Health Monitoring & Risk Mitigation
  • Enterprise Software Sales

Certification

Sandler Selling System

Timeline

Sr. Account Executive

Steelhead Technologies
11.2024 - Current

FranklinCovey: Strikingly Different Selling (Qualifying Opportunities)

01-2023

FranklinCovey: Strikingly Different Selling (Qualifying Opportunities)

01-2022

Territory Manager, New System Sales

ECI Software
02.2019 - 11.2024

Sandler Selling System

01-2018

Senior Account Manager

Field Nation
11.2015 - 07.2018

Account Executive

The Marek Group
03.2014 - 04.2015

Sales Development Representative

Asure Software
05.2013 - 02.2014

Consulting Work

Independent
06.2010 - 05.2013

Inside Sales / Account Manager

Verifications, Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2010

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
05.2001 -
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