CRISTEN CONNOLLY
Galway,Ireland
Summary
Sales Consultant experienced in lead generation and closing sales opportunities. Delivered effective communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills in fast-paced environments. Cultivated successful selling relationships from cold calls through dedication and teamwork.
Overview
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11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Payments Advisor
Blip Payments
01.2025 - Current
- Advised businesses on payment solutions, identifying opportunities to enhance payment costs, technology, and customer experience.
- Built client relationships, matching merchants with tailored payment solutions to meet their unique needs.
- Generated and qualified new business through prospecting, cold calling, and consultative sales, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Recognized as Sales Development Representative of the Year for outstanding performance.
Territory Manager
SmartBear Software
Galway, County Galway
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Harnessed consultative selling techniques to better understand and meet customer needs.
- Achieved sales quotas through strategic planning and effective campaign execution.
- Hit sales quotas with meticulous planning and campaign execution.
- Exceeded sales targets by delivering high call volumes and tailored product recommendations.
- Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules.
- Expanded customer base by identifying needs and providing tailored product solutions within client budgets and schedules.
- Generated new leads through online research and cold calling.
- Designed email campaigns to boost sales and conversion rates.
- Developed precise sales forecasts to guide revenue tracking and inform data-driven decisions.
Business Development Representative
SmartBear Software
Galway, County Galway
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Identified prospect needs and recommended tailored products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Proactively contacted prospective customers to increase sales.
- Proactively contacted prospective customers, resulting in increased sales opportunities and strengthened client relationships.
- Achieved monthly sales and performance KPIs for improved team success.
- Achieved monthly sales and performance KPIs, contributing to overall team success and revenue growth.
Business Development Executive
Vodafone Group
Dublin, Leinster
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Executed strategic selling, account penetration, and consultative selling to drive new business generation.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance market reach and customer engagement.
- Generated new business through strategic networking and cold calling efforts.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Business Management
Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone, County WestmeathSkills
- Customer engagement
- Consultative selling
- Strategic selling
- New business generation
- Prospecting strategies
- Sales closing techniques
- Customer sales presentations
- Market analysis
- New business development
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Payments Advisor
Blip Payments
01.2025 - Current
Territory Manager
SmartBear Software
01.2017 - 01.2025
Business Development Representative
SmartBear Software
04.2016 - 12.2016
Business Development Executive
Vodafone Group
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Business Management
Athlone Institute of Technology