Business Development and Relationship Manager

Posted on: 2020-07-06

January 2020 - present: Advancing Women Executives, NYC USA
Associate Director, Professional Development Programs
  • Business Development: Build, manage, and expand sales pipeline with Fortune 500 companies, including Google, eBay, Zebra, MasterCard, Netflix, HBO etc.
  • Sales: Drive $750,000 revenue to complete sales cycle and generate new revenue through prospecting, targeted outreach, and networking.
  • Revenue Growth: Lead a team of 3 to prospect and market globally (building new markets of Chicago and Atlanta from ground up).
  • Relationships: Manage relationships using consultative approach to assess companies' needs and suggest solutions which received positive feedback for exceptional customer service.
  • Networking: Introduced daily webinars & networking events for professionals with 15% client acquisition rate.
  • Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and advance company's positioning resulting in obtaining 4 new major clients, Cisco, Grainger, Mars, and Abbott.
November 2016 - December 2019: New Women New Yorkers, NYC USA
LEAD Facilitator for Professional Development Workshops (volunteer)
  • Facilitation: Developed and delivered professional development sessions for diverse groups of women on topics like public speaking, gravitas, diversity & inclusion.
  • Fundraising and Events: Presented the program at events, embassies, public libraries to acquire fundraising and enlist participants (growth from 2 groups to over 300 participants & alumnae).
  • Coaching: Mentored over 15 young women to find meaningful employment.
March - October 2016: TransPerfect, NYC USA
Account Executive, Financial Services
  • Revenue Growth: Initiated and built my own book of business through prospecting, email-marketing, pitching and networking (over 30 new opportunities at Citi, BlackRock, Square, JP Morgan etc).
  • Relationships: Grew relationships with senior level executives by offering tailored and well-thought solutions (2 new Master Services Agreements added with Barclays and Credit Suisse).
  • Client Success: Managed 30 clients, including delivering on project management of complex localization projects.
May 2014- July 2015 St Giles International, LONDON UK
Sales Coordinator for Western Europe, Russia and the CIS
  • Account Management: Managed over 80 international clients, souring new regional partners through traveling to attend fairs, conferences, and events.
  • Sales: Tripled revenue by acquiring new partnerships and building relationships (growth: Italy 55%, France 43%, Sweden 50%, Germany 6%, Kazakstan 60%).
2008 - 2010: Merck & Co, MOSCOW RUSSIA
Marketing Specialist (Dual sales and marketing role)
  • Account Management: Managed key accounts in Moscow and the regions.
  • Marketing & Events: Presented company at conferences and events, designed promotional materials for clients.