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Anna Esipova

@annaesipova

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Dynamic sales leader with 8 years of experience driving revenue growth.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my sales expertise while fostering team development and driving strategic initiatives.

I am a dynamic and growth-focused sales leader with 8 years of experience driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and forging strategic partnerships. I thrive on challenges, turning ideas into impact, and exceeding targets. At Cisco, I contributed to $178M in bookings and led demand-generation efforts to 175% of plan.

Beyond sales, I’m passionate about mentoring, coaching, and fostering high-impact teams. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, I bring energy, strategy, and a problem-solving mindset to every opportunity. My experience spans various roles, where I have consistently achieved significant results, such as engaging internal stakeholders and leading projects that resulted in substantial growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Partnerships & Sales Lead

Current

Cisco Systems

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

As Partnerships & Sales Lead at Cisco, I pioneered demand-generating activities for the EMEA partner ecosystem, achieving 175% of the plan. I engaged with internal stakeholders and led projects contributing to $178M in bookings, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic growth.

Sales Leadership Demand Generation Strategic Partnerships Team Collaboration Sales Growth Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Coaching Data Analysis Salesforce

Account Manager

Cisco Systems

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

In my role as Account Manager at Cisco, I owned the full deal cycle, converting qualified prospects into opportunities and closing deals exceeding $1M. I created a pipeline of clients and provided forecasts, optimizing sales processes through data analysis.

Sales Forecasting Client Relationship Management Data Analysis Salesforce Upselling Negotiation Strategic Planning Market Analysis

Business Development Specialist

Daymon Worldwide Consultancy

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

As a Business Development Specialist, I evaluated supplier proposals and negotiated contracts, achieving 100% supplier selection. I co-developed sustainable products and implemented tools to enhance supplier access, significantly benefiting client operations.

Contract Negotiation Market Research Project Management Data Analysis Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Brand Awareness

Sales Department Specialist

Aton

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

In my role as Sales Department Specialist, I conducted outreach to generate leads and advised clients on trading. My efforts in product training significantly increased customer engagement and retention.

Lead Generation Product Training Customer Engagement Sales Strategy Outreach Relationship Management Market Analysis Customer Retention

International Expansion Specialist

Forall Phones

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

As an International Expansion Specialist, I launched the startup in European markets, optimizing product placement and growing the customer base significantly. My research on market entry strategies was crucial for revenue growth.

Customer Acquisition Market Research Strategic Planning Revenue Business Development Entry Strategy Sales Strategy Customer Engagement

Entrepreneur in Residence

Demium

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

In my role as Entrepreneur in Residence, I led market research and idea generation sessions, identifying growth opportunities and conducting market size analysis. My efforts improved product-market fit significantly.