Max O'Reilly
COOGEE
Summary
Former professional rugby player turned high-performing Account Executive in ad tech. Rapidly promoted at Publift after consistently exceeding targets, with 98 deals closed to date across global publishers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Publift
08.2024 - Current
- Own and manage entire sales cycle across high-traffic digital publishers in Europe, North America and APAC.
- Closed 22 new logos, including several that are an Enterprise deal size.
- Lead all commercial negotiations, build stakeholder trust, and align solutions with publisher revenue goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, ad operations, and tech teams to ensure seamless implementation and long-term success.
Senior Business Development Representative
Publift
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted within 9 months for consistent performance and exceeding quota by 100%+.
- Took on mentorship of junior BDRs and contributed to refining outreach strategy across team.
- Focused on engaging larger-scale prospects and transitioning opportunities to full-cycle ownership.
Business Development Representative
Publift
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Generated over 50 signings
- Developed tailored outbound messaging and led initial discovery calls with publishers across multiple verticals.
- Built pipeline using tools like Cognism, , LinkedIn Sales Nav, and Salesloft
Sales and Events Coordinator
Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Acted as primary liaison between CEO and travel operator members to coordinate sales events, roadshows, and industry expos.
- Assisted in sponsorship outreach and developed marketing collateral for B2B sales initiatives.
- Streamlined scheduling processes and improved stakeholder communication for over 20 annual events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Management
Technological University Dublin
Dublin06-2023
Skills
- Salesloft
- Cold-Calling
- Commercial negotiation and closing
- CRM Management
- Strategic account targeting
- Forecasting and Quota Achievement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- New-business Generation
Personal Information
Nationality: Irish
Former Professional Rugby Player
- Former Professional Rugby Player – Leinster Rugby, United Rugby Championship winners (2020)
- International Representative – Ireland U20s and Ireland Men’s 7s teams
- Brand Ambassador – Tackle Your Feelings, a mental health initiative led by Rugby Players Ireland
Timeline
Account Executive
Publift
08.2024 - Current
Senior Business Development Representative
Publift
02.2024 - 08.2024
Business Development Representative
Publift
10.2023 - 02.2024
Sales and Events Coordinator
Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business And Management
Technological University Dublin
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