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Sam Mcr

@sammcardle

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ex-Accenture SaaS Head of Partnerships: Bridging Responsible AI, Sustainability, and Innovation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

With a track record of establishing end-to-end sales cycles and securing lucrative partnerships, Sam envisions a role that fosters corporate culture enhancement. Their prowess in sales strategy, client engagement, and innovation leadership forms a unique foundation to contribute to a forward-looking organization focused on shaping a better future.

Sam's proven ability to turn ambiguous roles into thriving opportunities, establish end-to-end sales cycles, and secure lucrative partnerships, including Accenture and Google's Exos, coupled with a diverse background in Facilitation, Copywriting, and Acting, positions him as a compelling force driving Responsible AI, Sustainability, Innovation Consulting, and Corporate Culture to new heights.

Experience

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Head of Partnerships

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BoxPlay

Sep 2021 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Successfully executed a B2B and B2C Solution Sales Process, resulting in 8 active partnerships with notable companies (Accenture, Exos at Google, 2U, Future Learn, Moodle, Learnerbly, Learn In and Odilo) using the BAMT methodology
Led end-to-end deals contributing to projected $1.5m revenue for BoxPlay by 2023
Shot and presented all product demos.

Sales Pipedrive Sales Objection Handling Product Demonstrations Cold Outreach

Innovation Safari Lead

Accenture

Jun 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Facilitated sustainability workshops for global Accenture leadership
Grew Global Sustainability Accenture newsletter sub-base 500%
Led client engagements with leading global organisations from numerous industries, including: Banking, Healthcare and Life Sciences.

Design Facilitation CMS Systems Product Innovation Strategy Consulting

Professional Actor

BBC

Sep 2010 - Jun 2019 (8 years 9 months)

Written, produced, and acted in one-man show - The Manny
Two world tours with OBE winning international theatre company Cheek by Jowl
Supporting Lead in feature film ‘Lady in the Van’ starring Maggie Smith (Dir: Sir Nicholas Hytner)
Guest Lead role in BBC TV series ‘Holby City’

Presentation Communication Copywriting

Business Development Representative

Alutec KK

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year)

Create and manage business opportunities and pipeline from our inbound lead flow
Outbound prospecting across various channels (phone, email, social)
Conduct high-volume prospecting calls with key target accounts
Achievements: - Weekly leader in achieving set KPI’s of 60+ calls daily to generate new business opportunities.

Sales CRM Outreach Negotiation

Project Manager

Modern Green

Jun 2017 - Apr 2018 (10 months)

Planning, executing and delivering live brand events (Heineken Rugby, Heineken Cold Rooms at Electric Picnic 2017, Audi i8 Launch, FBD Ploughing Championships)
Assisting and management of over 170 part-time staff
Briefing staff for all activations
On-site management
Evaluation of activations
Creating and managing budgets
Identifying brand opportunities
Project manager across all activations

Events Production Staffing Strategy Experiential Content

Senior Account Manager

Cheek By Jowl

Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Brand development and strategic consultation for top theatre company, throughout Europe and global markets
Aided the creation of the social KPI bible to re-actively maintain the plethora of data and content across social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter
Holistic Marketing Strategy Implementation - integrating social strategies with content, PPC & SEO

SEO Advertising Video Social Media Strategy Marketing