I've spent my career building and managing operations at startup technology companies. Have led expansion efforts across North America and the UK.
CEO @ Thuzio provides businesses and professionals with an all access pass to celebrity talent and influencers through a comprehensive online platform, talent procurement services and event series. Thuzio’s two unique, comprehensive products –360 and Executive Club – provide ideal talent solutions for the business community.
Thuzio 360
As the world’s most comprehensive software and service solution, Thuzio 360 provides a complete view of the commercial profiles for celebrity talent and influencers. Brands and organizations can use qualitative tags, 20+ filters and information on brand affiliations, social media reach, strengths & interests, and talent representation to research and source the best influencer to connect with their customers. 360 subscribers can either contact talent representation directly or leverage Thuzio Procurement Services to secure the booking.
Thuzio Executive Club
Thuzio Executive Club (TEC) provides members and their guests with the most memorable business events of the year. Whether an intimate dinner featuring all-star Q&A sessions, a Game Watch event with the pros, networking with industry insiders or coaching sessions for the whole family, TEC events are designed to be the most consistently interesting and distinctive platform for client entertainment. From April 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Greater New York City AreaVice President of Talent Platform @ From March 2012 to March 2013 (1 year 1 month) Greater New York City AreaVice President of Merchant Sourcing @ Accountability for merchant offer sourcing across Group Commerce publisher client network.
-Built and led 40 person sales organization
-Developed network sale approach for deal space bringing multiple audiences to local and eCommerce merchants
-Managed team representing 10+ elite media brands in merchant marketplace
-Established third-party offer sourcing partnership platform
-Deployed Salesforce to support performance metrics and sales operations
-Led entrepreneurial, results-driven, sales culture
Group Commerce provides a white-label deals platform solution to top-tier media publishers, such as DailyCandy, The New York Times, and Hearst. Group Commerce's winning combination of technology, merchandising, and sourcing, enables publishers to generate a new and incremental revenue stream by delivering brand-aligned offers to their audience. From May 2010 to October 2011 (1 year 6 months) New York, NYExecutive Director of Business Development @ Responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining channel partnerships across the business in support of brand building, customer acquisition, and capabilities/service offering enhancements.
Managing ARAMARK (parent company) related monetization initiatives.
M&A evaluation/due diligence.
Drive SeamlessWeb’s expansion and brand development in new markets. From January 2010 to May 2010 (5 months) Expansion Sales Director @ Responsible for leading growth of web-based business solution across 10 US markets and London, with a focus in b-to-b sales. Member of senior leadership team.
Grew expansion revenue from $10-25M.
Led first competitor acquisition by coordinating sales effort transitioning 300+ client accounts onto new platform with 92% success rate.
Led sales training across parent company business lines, enabling SeamlessWeb to leverage sales resources of a multi-billion dollar organization.
Launched service in 10 new US cities.
Managed team of 6 regional sales consultants.
Developed and integrated sales projections and commissions system. From August 2006 to January 2010 (3 years 6 months) Sales Manager, US Expansion and London @ Launched London, first international market
Managed 3 sales consultant reports
Direct sales into top priority accounts From September 2005 to August 2006 (1 year) Sales Consultant, Corporate Sales @ Responsible for b-to-b sale of corporate solution in NY Metro area, CT and Chicago
Developed corporate sale in first market outside of NYC, Greenwich CT
Targeted financial and professional services firms, specifically CFO and CAO contacts
Exceeded sales goals annually, ranging from 10-50% above expectations From June 2003 to September 2005 (2 years 4 months) Field Sales Manager @ Sold Cutco Cutlery through in-home sales demonstrations. Generated referral based leads. Ranked in top 25 nationwide for sales in January 2000. From 1999 to 2003 (4 years)
BA - Business Administration, Finance @ University of Delaware From 1999 to 2003
Websites:
http://www.thuzio.com