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Christopher Taylor

@christophertaylor2

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Client partnerships and business development leader driving revenue through strategic relationships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leading strategic partnerships or business development where I can drive revenue, scale client portfolios, and build long-term relationships in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am a client partnerships and business development leader with 10+ years driving revenue growth through strategic account management, SMB and enterprise sales, and trust-based selling. I have built and scaled client portfolios across foodservice, consumer brands, recruiting, and professional services.

I founded and grew a profitable advisory business, acquiring and managing 500+ client relationships globally and packaging tiered service offerings to diversify revenue. As an executive recruiter I generated roughly $500K in placement revenue through full-desk business development and consultative client engagement.

At General Mills I managed $20M in annual revenue and partnered with senior restaurant and distributor stakeholders, delivering consistent sales growth and recognition such as Sutherland’s Foodservice 2014 Supplier of the Year. I also designed digital products and delivered scalable programs, including a multi-hour e-course and workbook to extend client reach.

I serve as a strategic platform partner and content lead for LinkedIn, growing an engaged audience of 40,000+ followers and creating six LinkedIn Learning courses completed by 100,000+ learners. I combine cross-functional collaboration, AI-enabled solutions adoption, and measurable outcomes to retain clients and expand account value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Outplacement Consultant

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Harvard University

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Served as primary client partner and strategic advisor to C-suite and senior leaders across enterprise organizations, managing a portfolio of ~150 clients annually and achieving 93% client satisfaction. Drove 30%+ year-to-date revenue growth through client retention and expanded service offerings.

Executive Coaching Client Partnerships Stakeholder Management Program Design Salesforce Revenue Growth

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Strategic Platform Partner & Content Lead

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Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Selected as a strategic content partner and built a 40,000+ follower professional brand; created six LinkedIn Learning courses completed by 100,000+ learners and generated $40,000+ incremental revenue through premium advisory services. Supported platform initiatives reaching millions of professionals.

Content Strategy Personal Branding Audience Growth Curriculum Design Monetization Thought Leadership

Current

Founder & Strategic Client Partner

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Occupation Optimist

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Built and scaled a profitable advisory business serving 500+ clients globally, packaging tiered service offerings and launching a digital course to diversify revenue. Advised founders and executives on career strategy and AI-enabled solutions, increasing adoption of value-added services to ~40% of clients.

Business Development Client Acquisition Consulting Contract Negotiation AI Solutions Adoption Revenue Strategy

Client Partner & Executive Recruiter

Lucas Group

Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 8 months)

Owned a nationwide business development portfolio at a top recruiting firm, generating approximately $500K in total revenue and $100K in first-year sales by managing end-to-end client engagements and placing mid-to-senior level talent. Negotiated fees ~20% above industry average.

Executive Search Business Development Talent Acquisition Negotiation Client Management Pipeline Development Candidate Sourcing

Senior Territory Manager

General Mills

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)

Managed $20M in annual sales for the Foodservice division, collaborating with senior restaurant and distributor stakeholders and earning recognition as Sutherland’s Foodservice 2014 Supplier of the Year. Drove territory revenue and strategic account growth.

Territory Management Key Account Management Negotiation Revenue Growth Client Relations Sales Strategy

Field Customer Specialist

General Mills

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Supported market growth across Manhattan, Bronx, Hoboken, and Jersey City, contributing to five consecutive years of sales growth and leading 50+ field trainings for senior management and new employees. Enhanced market performance through customer trainings and account support.

Customer Training Field Sales Market Development Sales Enablement Retail Execution Relationship Building Performance Improvement

Business Planning Manager

General Mills

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)

Managed a $1.5M category budget for Yogurt and Frozen, delivering category management analysis and growth strategies that improved pricing and promotions. Led initiatives to optimize category performance and customer partnerships.

Category Management Budget Management Trade Promotion Pricing Strategy Consumer Insights Cross Functional Collaboration Assortment Planning

Business Planning Associate

General Mills

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)

Planned product shelving and placements for Walmart, contributing to $100M in net sales and creating a Region Mentoring Program to support junior team development. Supported go-to-market execution and retail partner relationships.

Merchandising Sales Analysis Program Development Project Management Mentoring ROI Optimization

Business Management Associate

Affiliated Foods Midwest

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)

Drove distribution growth through new and existing accounts, participated in food shows and store resets, and supported customer-level sales increases. Executed field initiatives to expand product presence.

Distribution Trade Shows Merchandising Customer Engagement Field Operations Sales Growth