Kyle Hookstadt

About Kyle Hookstadt

Highly analytical and result-driven professional with substantial experience in developing and executing growth strategies, as well as building and leading sales teams to drive business development.A few accomplishments throughout my career: • Designed the first outbound sales development team at three different industry leaders, yielding $6+ million in pipeline with the first year at each of the businesses• Spearheaded on-boarding and enablement programs involving product offerings, tech stack tutorials, outreach cadences, pitch decks and competitor knowledge at multiple companies (>200 employees)• Managed end-to-end migration from HubSpot to Salesforce and oversaw evaluation and execution of the sales tech stack additions (Outreach.io, Insideview, and GlobalData) via A/B testing• Achieved quarterly team performance of 165% in Q1, 105% in Q2, and 118% in Q3 by analyzing and hiring top performers and expanding remote staff from one to six enterprise SDRsAreas of expertise include: Outbound Sales, Training & Enablement, Coaching, Project Management, Cost Effective Growth, iPaaS/Automation, Sales Incentive Compensation & Forecasting, Strategic Planning & Innovation, Salesforce (CRM), Excel, Gong/Chorus (Sales Enablement), LeanData, LeadIQ/Lusha, ZoomInfo, Guru, Sendoso, Workato (iPaaS), Outreach & SalesLoft (Sales Engagement)

Experience

1. Owner

   Witch Doctor Usa

   Jan 2025 — Present · West Palm Beach, FL, US

   Witch Doctor Tackle was born from a relentless pursuit of better gear—rods designed for serious anglers who demand more. We’re not a corporate brand chasing trends; we’re a team of obsessed fishermen crafting rods that elevate the sport.For years, mass-market rods have forced anglers into a one-size-fits-all approach, sacrificing precision and performance. We set out to change that. Every Witch Doctor rod is engineered for a specific technique, assembled in the USA, and tested by top tournament pros to ensure it meets the highest standards.Fishing isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to build the gear that makes every cast, every fight, and every victory unforgettable.

Education

• DePaul University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

Skills

• Analysis
• Time Management
• Retail Sales
• Team Management
• Music Production
• Lighting Design
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Business Analysis
• Business Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Promotion
• Microsoft Office