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Renee Dass

@reneedass

Commercial growth & strategic partnerships leader with 20+ years in business development, channel growth, client relationships and revenue strategy.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote role where I can apply my experience in business development, strategic partnerships and commercial growth. I value collaborative, results-driven organizations where I can build strong relationships, identify growth opportunities and make a meaningful commercial impact.

Commercial growth and strategic partnerships leader with 20+ years of experience in business development, sales leadership, channel development and strategic account management. I have led high-performing teams, managed multimillion-dollar revenue portfolios and built strong relationships with corporate clients, agency partners and senior decision-makers.

My strengths include identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements and driving profitable revenue growth. I am interested in remote opportunities across strategic partnerships, business development, commercial growth and account management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Business Development Manager

Current

Guardian Media Limited

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Lead business development and strategic partnerships supporting multimillion-dollar revenue objectives. Develop corporate, regional and agency relationships, secure sponsorships exceeding TT$100K per partner, negotiate high-value commercial agreements and present business cases to C-suite decision-makers.

Sales Manager

Guardian Media Limited

Mar 2019 - May 2023 (4 years 2 months)

Led a 20-member commercial team with responsibility for an annual budget exceeding TT$30M across direct and agency revenue channels. Directed commercial strategy, managed key agency and corporate relationships, negotiated high-value agreements and drove revenue performance against business objectives.

Sales Team Lead

Abel Building Solutions

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Managed a strategic commercial portfolio generating approximately TT$40M annually, driving growth through key account development and new business opportunities. Built relationships with major corporate clients, negotiated complex commercial agreements and used market insights to identify growth opportunities.

Sales & Marketing Account Manager

Pennacool

Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 (7 months)

Managed a portfolio of corporate and institutional clients, developing tailored solutions aligned with business objectives. Built strategic partnerships across private and public-sector organizations, identified new and repeat business opportunities, and used customer insights and performance data to support growth and retention.

Agency Sales Coordinator

Guardian Media Limited

Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 (4 years)

Managed relationships with leading advertising agencies as key revenue-channel partners for CNC3, with annual revenue targets exceeding TT$10M. Drove agency-channel growth by increasing client investment, strengthening partner relationships and supporting commercial negotiations and revenue strategies.

Financial Consultant

Algico Ltd

Dec 2012 - May 2013 (5 months)

Built and managed a portfolio of financial-services clients through consultative relationship management and tailored solutions. Identified client needs, developed new business opportunities and strengthened long-term relationships to support portfolio growth while operating within a regulated environment.

Media Strategy /Projects & Operations

Collier Morrison Belgrave Ltd

Nov 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 1 month)

Developed data-driven strategies using market research, customer insights and performance analysis to guide client investment decisions. Negotiated supplier agreements and coordinated complex projects across multiple functions, managing timelines, resources and stakeholder requirements to support successful execution.