Linda Venezio

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ABOUT LINDA VENEZIO

Top performing sales leader with a focus in the media, research and financial information/financial services industries. Roles range from Senior-Level direct B2B sales to Sales Director/VP on national and international levels. Effective leader and mentor with a talent for building teams of top sales performers. Outstanding record of consistently developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and exceeding sales goals through creative customer-driven and solution-focused strategies. Areas of Expertise*Sales Leadership *Team Building and Motivation *Enterprise Sales *Channel Sales*Financial Markets *Consultative Solution Selling*New Business Development *Sales Production and Revenue Growth*New Product Launches and Startups*Market Data *Sales Enablement Strengths*Sales and Marketing-Track record of meeting/exceeding sales goals directly as well as through sales teams and third-party channels and resellers*Diversified Market Experience-National and International Sales and Account Development to: Financial Sector: Buy- Side, Sell-Side, Hedge Funds, Investment Management Firms, LBO/M&A Firms, Commercial Banks, as well as to the Fortune 500*Client Focus-Reputation for establishing strong client relationships built on trust, responsiveness and commitment to service excellence. Experience with C-Level Executives including CEO, CFO, CTO, CIO, Mergers/ Acquisitions, Fund Managers, IR, PR, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Research, Trading and Technology*Management-Experienced at leading sales and support teams to success on regional, national, and international levels. Exceptional at hiring, training, and developing talent and meeting revenue/profitability goals*Product Development/Launch-Successful at product development and launch and gaining insight into market opportunities and needs.