James MJF
@jako
Dynamic sales leader with expertise in Fintech, media sales and B2B SaaS growth.
What I'm looking for
Professional Summary
Sales & Business Development Leader with 10+ years in SaaS, Fintech, AdTech, B2B growth. Proven quota attainment, strategic partnerships, pipeline development, international account management. Fluent English/Spanish; advanced French/Bulgarian.
Key Achievements
- Exceeded quota 150%, building $2.6M pipeline at mowPod via outbound prospecting/cold calling.
- Increased recurring revenue 60% via upsell/cross-sell.
- Closed strategic partnerships with BBC, Wondery (Amazon Music), NerdWallet.
- Built $1.5M pipeline; closed AMEX (Discover) at Blankfactor.
- Grew Iberian accounts at MultipanelUK to €3.2M ARR (+21% YoY) with €400K Thyssenkrupp deal.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Director of Business Development
mowPod
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Built a $2.6M sales pipeline in 18 months, secured strategic partnerships with major brands, and designed initiatives that increased recurring revenue by 60%. Mentored a team of SDRs, achieving significant lead generation improvements.
Senior Advisor
BairesDev LLC
May 2024 - May 2024 (0 months)
Utilized a top 3% LinkedIn SSI and extensive network to secure Fortune 500 clients, enhancing business development efforts.
SVP of Global Sales
Findroids
Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Spearheaded a $420K pipeline through innovative SAP ecosystem strategies and led workshops for senior banking executives to enhance client growth.
Enterprise Sales Executive
Prontomás
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 (3 months)
Pitched key LATAM VCs, contributing to a successful $5M Series A funding round, enhancing the company's market presence.
Director of Sales
Blankfactor
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 (11 months)
Built a $1.5M sales pipeline in 6 months, successfully closing deals with major financial institutions and establishing a Fintech Lab in Medellín.
Senior Sales Account Manager
WebCreek
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020 (7 months)
Secured a $1.15M pipeline in 6 months, delivering significant deals and contributing to overall sales growth.
International Sales Executive
Multipanel UK Ltd.
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 (11 months)
Managed 27 accounts worth EUR3.2M, achieving 21.5% YOY growth and recovering high-value clients through strategic negotiations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Catalan Institute of Technology
MSc, Operations Management
2002 -
Earned a Master of Science in Direction of Operations, emphasizing operational management and strategic planning in technology-driven environments.
University of Santiago de Compostela
MBA, International Marketing
1998 -
Completed an MBA in International Marketing, focusing on global marketing strategies and business development in international markets.
University of Teesside
BA Hons, Humanities
1993 -
Achieved a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Humanities, exploring various aspects of human culture, history, and social sciences.
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