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Robbie Acres

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Experienced Strategic Partnerships, BD, Growth, Sales professional based in Bermuda by way of London

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What I'm looking for

Hi! I'm Robbie Acres, a seasoned Strategic Partnerships and Business Development professional with a focus on the Web3 ecosystem. Boasting a proven track record of success. I've spearheaded revenue growth across a diverse range of industries and company sizes, achieving exceptional results in revenue generation, customer acquisition, and retention rates

My expertise in sales structure, process, and product has enabled me to identify and foster key partnerships, create and execute effective marketing strategies, and lead and mentor sales teams. I've excelled in various leadership roles, including Sales Manager, Partnerships Director, and Head of Sales, and am confident in my ability to drive results and bring value to any organisation.

I have leveraged my diverse expertise to foster growth for over 70+ Web3 projects with a combined value of over $700M+. My focus on nurturing agile teams, optimizing business operations, and engaging stakeholders has been a driving force in this pioneering space. I'm eager to continue making an impact, leveraging the boundless possibilities of Web3 technology to transform how we interact with digital ecosystems

Notable clients include BMW - Selfridges - Universal - McLaren - Toyota - Hennessy - Starbucks - Popeyes - Budweiser - OKX - Polygon and many more

Experience

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Head of Growth

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Open Access Ventures // Growth3

Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Being at the helm of all things growth at both Growth3 & Open Access Ventures, a pioneering Web3 VC fund, my role encompasses a wide spectrum of responsibilities designed to drive robust business development and maintain a commanding presence in the evolving Web3 landscape.

Sales Customer Success Blockchain Data Analysis Business Development Account Executive Sales Development Product Strategy Account Management

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Senior Strategic Growth Consultant

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VCXY

Mar 2019 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Senior consultant across a variety of projects predominantly in Business Development. Product Strategy. Partnership Acquisition for clients in the SAAS - FMCG - MarTech - E-Com - D2C - Blockchain - NFT sectors.

Sales Blockchain Product Management User Experience Web Design Product Strategy B2B Sales SaaS Sales B2B Marketing Data Analysis Lead Generation Sales Development SaaS Marketing Enterprise Sales Account Management Business Development Content Marketing Growth Marketing

Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager UK & IE

Fever

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)

Creating & cultivating deep business relationships with the biggest producers, creators, venues and key stakeholders in the entertainment industry. Including Tier 1 IPs such as Netflix, Universal, Warner & Disney.

Sales Salesforce Product Strategy B2B Sales SaaS Sales Data Analysis Enterprise Sales Account Management

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Strategic Advisor

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Whisky Genius

Jul 2022 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Strategic Advisor aiding in Partnerships, GTM Strategy, Community Building, Growth Marketing, Product Development UX/UI

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Advisory Board Member

Current

The 1 Club

Jul 2022 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Advisory Board Member aiding in Partnerships, GTM Strategy, Community Building, Growth Marketing

Head of Business Development & Partnerships

DUSK

Jul 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 6 months)

- Responsible for building out the GTM strategy for new city launches. Whilst managing a small yet effective team (3 direct / 2 indirect reports).
- Project lead & Project Manager on the launch of the ‘premium subscription model.
- Launched operations in 4 key UK cities (Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton & Birmingham) with full P&L responsibility.

Sales Salesforce Figma UX Customer Support UI Design Product Management Product Design User Experience Web Design Product Strategy B2B Sales SaaS Sales B2B Marketing Data Analysis SaaS Marketing Enterprise Sales Account Management

Senior Business Development Manager

The Access Group

Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 3 months)

- Direct sales with a consultative approach to solutions
- Managing the full sales cycle of tier 1 enterprise deals from lead generation to contract appointment
- B2B development
- Educating new clients on Access Group’s offering & SAAS products, USPs and strengths across the entire hospitality suite.
- Pipeline management & reporting
- Competitive tendering process