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OMID PARSINEJAD

Summary

Is consistency & discipline the key to success?


Over the course of my career, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with global multinational companies as well as local start-ups, showcasing my expertise in customer acquisition & new business development.


With more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry, I have consistently surpassed revenue expectations & delivered against set goals.


As a sales professional, I firmly believe that my strong work ethic, key values, and sales discipline are pivotal factors in my ability to achieve my goals and foster strong relationships with clients and team.


In addition to my experience in new business development & channel, I have a proven track record of growing & leading teams for several years. As a leader, I recognize that empowering and supporting team members is the key to each individual/s development & success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Director

Gartner
11.2023 - Current

Gartner research & advisory delivers actionable and objective based insights to executives and their teams. Gartners proven guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Build and maintain key relationships with CFOs and finance executives across financial services and NSW state goverment.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals, with limited resources and support.
  • Create outbound strategies & programs that contribute to account growth, account penetration and market expansion.

Achievements

  • 103% Achievement in First Year (Jan 2023-Dec 2023). Closed multi year, multi seat solution valued at 90k AUD in first full quarter March 2023.
  • 3 Large Contracts awarded in First Quarter of 2nd Year (Ventia, Torrens University and CFS) Valued at 400k AUD

Director, Business Development

TBST Digital
01.2021 - 10.2023

TBST Digital is a small business start-up offering web development & digital consultancy to over 300 Australian companies. SPINNR a platform built by TBST Digital enables marketing agencies to scale & grow their digital production with ease. My goal was to join a small business to help both founders implement & improve sales strategies, drive brand awareness & generate net new partnerships with digital marketing agencies


Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice & business development support to the company founders
  • Facilitate general sales planning & set KPIs to help measure success towards desired revenue & agency partnership goals
  • Established and maintain strong professional relationships with over 100 marketing agencies.


Achievements:

  • Conceptualised, initiated & led two targeted campaigns which delivered 30 brand-new leads
  • Secured 3 major contracts worth over 300k in ongoing revenue & 400k in immediate revenue within 12 months

Country Manager, BDE Commercial & Large Ent

AMD Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021

AMD Inc was founded in 1969 and is known for its high-performance semiconductor products, including CPU & GPU solutions that drive advancements in computing & gaming. My role was to develop & grow the ANZ market across both direct & in-direct sales functions, for both CPU & GPU product categories


Responsibilities

  • Establish the sales & marketing plan for the entire region (ANZ) targeting key contracts, vendors, resellers, and partners to support the market development of AMD products within region
  • Leverage existing relationships & develop new business opportunities to increase product acceptance & brand awareness across large enterprises & SMB
  • Create & present strategic sales & business reporting, providing senior stakeholders in region with evidence-based insights to help inform decision-making for local market penetration
  • Implement Joint Business Plans or Account Plans to help align resources & tactics to specific client challenges
  • Foster relationships at all levels and functions of the client organisation to identify opportunities
  • AMD Inc was founded in 1969 and is known for its high-performance semiconductor products, including CPU & GPU solutions that drive advancements in computing & gaming
  • My role was to develop & grow the ANZ market across both direct & in-direct sales functions, for both CPU & GPU product categories


Achievements:

  • 11 net new partners onboarded (2020) including five major tenders across state & federal government
  • Delivered high revenue growth targets whilst effectively managing limited resources to generate a strong return on investment
  • (2m in revenue annually)
  • Developed a tailored, fit-for-local market; channel program which was then highlighted by the company's biggest vendor & rolled out to 25 resellers & selected distributors nationally

Partner Development Manager

Dell Technologies
01.2015 - 11.2018

Dell is one of the most recognized global brands in computing that create technologies that drive human innovation & experience.

Responsibilities

  • Developed, grew & maintained a portfolio of channel partners across Sydney & regional New South Wales
  • Provided dedicated account management & support to key clients, optimizing their performance & building brand loyalty
  • Collaborated with the partner onboarding, training & development teams to support partners in achieving their financial goals

ANZ Sales Manager

Dell Technologies
01.2010 - 11.2015

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, onboard & develop a brand-new team covering ANZ (SMB/SME 100-500 seats+)
  • Build, plan & execute growth expectations across multiple lines of business to meet revenue & margin targets
  • Annual Target in FY15 was 47m, across 9000+ accounts
  • Responsible for career development, performance & pay discussions for all 13 direct reports, in a fast-paced sales environment, including additional responsibilities to coach & mentor 4 junior account managers with minimal sales experience
  • Weekly coaching sessions with each sales representative, leading calls & best practice to help improve new business development & cold outreach


Achievements

  • FY13 (2012) Sales Director Award - Highest attainment as an inside Sales Manager across Dell large institutions business, ANZ
  • Grew overall business by 67% YoY, with generated 8 million in net new revenue
  • FY13 (2012) Developed a channel strategy targeting NZ Education, which delivered 900k in net new revenue over 12 months, across 19 customers
  • FY14 (2013) 15% Growth in net new clients & 58% Growth in revenue & margin which generated 6 million in net new revenue
  • FY16 (2015) GM Award - Highest attainment as an Inside Sales Manager, across Dell commercial sales organisation, ANZ

Education

High School Diploma -

Corpus Christi College, Tuggerah
11-1999

Skills

  • Building & managing relationships
  • New business development
  • Complex Sales
  • Training and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Partnerships
  • Vendor management
  • Contract Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • 103% Achievement in First Year at Gartner (Jan 2023-Dec 2023). Closed multi year, multi seat solution valued at 90k AUD in first full quarter March 2023.
  • 3 Large Contracts awarded in First Quarter of 2nd Year at Gartner (Ventia, Torrens University and CFS) Valued at 400k AUD
  • Developed a tailored GTM program at AMD with benefits specific to the Australian market, which was then highlighted by the company's biggest partner & rolled out to 25 distributors and resellers Nationally.
  • Established the sales and marketing plan for the entire region at AMD, targeting key stakeholders, decision-makers and vendors that led to the onboarding of seven partners and five major contracts, including the general acceptance of AMD devices in state/local government contracts.
  • Conceptualised, initiated, and led two targeted campaigns in collaboration with 3rd party marketing teams at TBST Digital that delivered over 30 brand-new leads across 170 customers.
  • Redefined the Dell inbound Sales process, within sales team to improve customer response times & increase outbound activity.

Professional References

Available on request. (Hiring Manager - Gartner Inc) & (CEO - ArchiPro) 

Professional Development

  • Landmark Forum | Landmark
  • Consultative Selling Skills | Franklin Covey
  • Creating Customer Value | Franklin Covey
  • Answers First, Business Presentations | Franklin Covey
  • Foundations in Leadership Course | Franklin Covey
  • Management Essentials | Dell Australia
  • Certified Social Media & Community Professional | Dell Australia

Timeline

Business Development Director

Gartner
11.2023 - Current

Director, Business Development

TBST Digital
01.2021 - 10.2023

Country Manager, BDE Commercial & Large Ent

AMD Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021

Partner Development Manager

Dell Technologies
01.2015 - 11.2018

ANZ Sales Manager

Dell Technologies
01.2010 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Corpus Christi College, Tuggerah
OMID PARSINEJAD