Sama Ahmed
@samaahmed
Sales and marketing professional driving growth through data-driven strategies.
What I'm looking for
I am a sales and marketing professional with over 5 years of experience dedicated to driving business growth through technical sales enablement and data-driven strategies. My expertise lies in CRM administration, particularly with Salesforce and HubSpot, where I have successfully optimized sales operations and exceeded KPIs. I pride myself on my ability to leverage analytics to inform decision-making and enhance client engagement.
Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results, such as closing over 25 deals per month at Gordon Law Group, contributing more than $1M in service revenue. My role involved managing backend operations and analytics, executing website updates, and creating custom sales sequences to streamline communication. I have also honed my skills in lead generation and appointment setting, successfully prospecting over 150 leads daily at Acterys, where I sold SaaS solutions to senior stakeholders.
My educational background includes a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Northeastern Illinois University, complemented by Salesforce certifications. I am passionate about process optimization and cross-functional collaboration, always striving to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Success & Sales Operations
Gordon Law Group
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)
Closed over 25 deals per month, contributing over $1M in service revenue. Managed backend operations and analytics using HubSpot CRM, optimizing engagement with over 1,000 clients.
Business Development & CRM Strategy
Acterys
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)
Prospected over 150 leads daily via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn. Sold SaaS solutions to senior stakeholders including SVPs and C-levels.
Sales & Marketing Operations
Sphera Solutions
Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Spearheaded lead generation with over 60 daily outbound calls and appointment setting. Customized and maintained Salesforce backend, including user roles, workflows, and permissions.
Salesforce Admin Intern
Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year)
Migrated and cleaned legacy data from Excel into Salesforce using Data Loader. Created formula fields and customized user profiles and security settings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northeastern Illinois University
B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing
Studied Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Gained knowledge in various business functions and marketing strategies.
Oakton College
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts
Completed an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. Developed a broad understanding across various disciplines.
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