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Katherine Story

Katherine Story

Northern Rivers,NSW

Summary

A highly motivated and dedicated Account Professional with 23+ years experience in the Information Technology industry and now an entrepreneur creating an online business. A passion for establishing new challenges and goals working for global organisations and living internationally, whose core strengths are relationship building, global client networking, leadership, team work and the desire to achieve success with all levels of management, customers, teams and colleagues.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

High Ticket Affiliate Marketing

Enagic Global,
11.2023 - Current

Partnering as a global Distributor with a Japanese company Enagic, a 50 year old high quality health business and with a multi 7 figure mentor to create a High ticket affiliate marketing online business while mentoring & supporting our team to tap into a holistic, leveraged income model while having more time & flexibility to spend with the family. Leveraged the use of social media, education, automation and duplication.

Key Achievements

- Built a global team of 20 people in one year

- 6A achievement in business in 12 months (100K+ in commissions)

- Guest speaker at live & online events and supported global mentorships sharing results achieved in the online space.

Owner

Pure Element Organics Farm
05.2022 - Current

Co-owner of a stunning 33 acre organic orchard farm producing 20 varieties of organic fruit. Managing the day to day operations of the farm, picking, sorting, weighing and delivering the fruit to another farm that on-sells to local markets and their shop.

Created a beautiful independent Steiner Inspired Learning Academy (3-6yrs) at the farm supporting families in our community. Guided by professional educators to operate the program from the farm and myself acting as "principal" for the overall group.

Account Manager

Enlightened Business Solutions
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Casual contract working with small to medium enterprises providing Account Management / Business Development support to Director.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs by conducting discoveries / scoping requirements.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of small business accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Successfully worked with PM to resolve issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.

Senior Customer Success Manager

QAD Europe & Australia
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for managing High Touch European & USA strategic Accounts in the ERP sector, focused on customers in the Industrial, Consumer Products, Electronics, Life Sciences and Automotive verticals
  • Collaborated with sales, product, and support teams to ensure seamless onboarding and account management processes.
  • Conducted regular business reviews with key stakeholders to track progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
  • Served as the primary point-of-contact for strategic clients, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing personalized success strategies for key accounts.

Key Achievements

  • Managed multiple difficult project escalations with High Profile and start up Auto businesses (upgrades and new implementations) to ensure delivery of business outcomes with a team of expert consultants

Customer Success Team Leader

QAD Europe
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for leading a small team of new Customer Success Account Managers in Europe, North America & Asia-Pac
  • Assisting Field Sales in creating new sales opportunities, driving additional revenue in new users, maintaining cloud subscriptions and On Premise maintenance revenue
  • Global Account Planning with international colleagues within the Strategic Account Team
  • Responsible for building new Customer Success Team for Strategic Accounts, creating roles & responsibilities, obtaining VP Sponsorship/decisions & leading milestones

Key Achievements

  • Jointly closed a significant Cloud conversion deal with large German Account, delivering over 4+M USD in subscription revenue plus additional services for upgrade
  • Closed a 3 year Cloud Subscription renewal, valued at 6.2M USD, with global Life Sciences customer over competitor SAP

European Regional Account Manager, Strategic Accounts Team

QAD Europe
03.2013 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for European Enterprise Account Sales (Strategic Accounts Group, Industrial, Consumer Products, Electronics & Automotive customers) with customer sites located in the UK and Europe


Key Achievements

  • 2014 - 103% Quota achievement - Presidents Club Award
  • 2017- 3 year cloud contract closure - Office Products Company -$800K+ USD
  • 2018 - Europe contribution to 5 year global cloud contract closure - Global manufacturer of Food Service equipment, 38 locations in 12 countries - $7.5M USD
  • 2018 - 120% Quota achievement- Presidents Club Award

Account Manager, Strategic Accounts

QAD NA
02.2009 - 03.2013
  • Worked directly with the Global & Regional Account managers with supporting Strategic Industrial, Consumer Products Account verticals located in Canada and USA


Key Achievements

  • 2012 - Sales Impact Award


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sales Management (equivalent)

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Certified Customer Success Manager - CCSM Level 1

QAD
Munich, Germany

APICS - Basics of Supply Chain Management

APICS
Munich, Germany

Certificate in Business Services -

Certificate II in Information Technology - with Distinction

German - B1 Level

Telc
Munich, Germany
11.2018

Skills

  • Digital Marketing / Social media
  • Building CxO Relationships
  • Challenger & Solution Selling
  • Enterprise Software knowledge
  • Account Management
  • SaaS
  • Salesforce / Zoho
  • Strategic, Complex Sales
  • Team Leadership
  • Professional Software Services
  • Communication and Negotiation
  • Strategic Partnerships

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

References

Available Upon Request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Owner (Organic Certified Orchard Hobby Farm)
  • Hiking
  • Snowboarding
  • Travelling
  • Road / Mountain biking

Awards

  • Quota Achievement Presidents Club Award 2008, 2014 & 2018
  • Sales Impact Award 2012
  • 6A achievement Oct 2024 - Enagic

Timeline

High Ticket Affiliate Marketing

Enagic Global,
11.2023 - Current

Account Manager

Enlightened Business Solutions
05.2023 - 11.2023

Owner

Pure Element Organics Farm
05.2022 - Current

Senior Customer Success Manager

QAD Europe & Australia
04.2022 - 11.2023

Customer Success Team Leader

QAD Europe
02.2018 - 04.2022

European Regional Account Manager, Strategic Accounts Team

QAD Europe
03.2013 - 02.2018

Account Manager, Strategic Accounts

QAD NA
02.2009 - 03.2013

Certificate in Business Services -

Certificate II in Information Technology - with Distinction

Bachelor of Arts - Sales Management (equivalent)

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Certified Customer Success Manager - CCSM Level 1

QAD

APICS - Basics of Supply Chain Management

APICS

German - B1 Level

Telc
Katherine Story