Kristyn Proeschel
Palo Alto Networks Account Executive
- Role
- Named Account Manager at Palo Alto Networks
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristyn Proeschel
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I build potent business development and operations management strategies that produce results, bolstered by over a decade of leadership experience helping companies grow revenue and profits. My success is driven by my ability to build genuine connections with people at all levels, motivating Business Development teams to achieve consistently higher levels of success while creating relationships of trust and confidence with clients.SUMMARY Engaging Director of Business Development possessing a winning blend of sales, key account management, management and communications acumen. Skilled in inspiring teams to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, creative, technical, sales, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding revenue and performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels profits. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Hired, trained and led a high performing team of Business Development managers dedicated to securing revenue from agreements for custom Corporate Card programs and Supplier Payment solutions across a five-state territory. Delivered 61% new business volume in the territory, capturing a top ranking in the Central Region and over $140MM in revenue. Creates a team culture with emphasis on empowerment, accountability, efficiency, and strong competency in all focus areas; establishes expected revenue goals and performance expectations to effectively manage all team members.Specialties: Leadership, business strategy, business development strategy, performance management, staff development, customer service, sales forecasting, customer satisfaction, SaaS and Enterprise software sales, software implementation with ERP integration
Experience
Named Account Manager
Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS, Public Relations & English
1987 — 1991
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Sales Operations
- Direct Sales
- Sales
- Strategy
- New Business Development
- Business-to-Business (B2b)
- Strategic Partnerships
- Account Management
- Selling
- Management
- Lead Generation
- Cold Calling
- Crm
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Sales Presentations
- Solution Selling
- Salesforce.com
- Leadership
- B2b
- Relationship Management
- Sales Process
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
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