David Ennis
Castlebar,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic professional with 5 years experience and expertise in SaaS sales. Demonstrates innovation leadership, complemented by a proactive communication style. Proven expertise in sales strategy and client relationship management, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Ready to deliver significant value and drive business growth through innovative solutions.
Skilled in strategic communication and negotiation, demonstrating proficiency in understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions. Eager to contribute to business growth and client success in an Enterprise Account Executive role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales and support Manager
KitchTech
2022.05 - 2026.07
- Sold digital HACCP software to professional kitchens across multiple venues.
- Onboarded hundreds of new customers into the platform and service process.
- Trained hotels, bars, and restaurants in system use during group sessions.
- Provided ongoing customer support for HACCP records and platform questions.
- Managed enterprise accounts handling customers with up to 150 venues.
- Exceeded monthly targets consistently across the sales cycle.
- Managed a 6-month programme onboarding partner companies in the UK.
- Visited partner companies 3 times per month across the programme.
- Identified decision makers within leading Irish companies and built relationships.
- Developed decision-maker relationships and added 100k euros ARR each year.
Sales manager ROI
Drink App Ltd
Dublin
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Sales manager for the ROI
- Made sales into bars and restaurants for a mobile ordering system
- Liaised with owners and managers of venues and developed a system specific to the business
- Closed some of Ireland's leading chains in the first 4 months of joining
Production operator
Hollister ULC
Ballina, County Mayo
2020.04 - 2021.08
- Production operator in medical supply facility
- Worked as part of a team making medical supplies
Bar Manager
The Huntsman Inn Galway
Galway
2020.02 - 2020.03
- Recently started as Bar manager
- Recruited to improve all aspects of the bar from offering, customer service etc
- Process cut short due to covid 19 outbreak
Director
ED Taverns LTD T/A The West
2018.02 - 2020.01
- Opened my own bar in Westport Ireland
- Full refurbishment and upgrade of building
- Compiling drinks list and food menu using the best ingredients and products on the market
- All hiring of full team of staff, bar, waiting and kitchen
- Liaising and meeting relevant drink companies to provide best offering
- All day to day aspects of running own business
- Rolling out different marketing campaigns and setting KPI’s
- Setting a customer focused atmosphere within the business
General Manager
The Bridge 1859
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
2014.08 - 2018.01
- Involved in opening of a brand new refurbished of bar
- In charge of all purchasing, stock control, recruitment, marketing and day to day running of bar
- Compiled all drinks and food offerings
- Oversee all deals and LTA’s done with different drink companies
- Working very close with directors and providing weekly and monthly reports breakdown on turnover, GP%, wage % etc
- Looking after all HR responsibilities
- Looking after all social media channels and content used
- Winner of “best newcomer” at Irish pub global awards 2015
Bar manager
The Grafton lounge
Dublin 2
2010.03 - 2014.08
- Involved in all aspects of opening a new bar
- Looked after all aspects of purchasing and stock control for duration of time here
- Looked after all day to day running of bar
- Administration duties
- Customer Service
- Looked after all business banking
- Looked after all HR duties
- Credited with the idea that won “best marketing campaign” at the 2013 Bar of the year awards
Education
Leaving Certificate -
St Geralds College
Skills
- SaaS sales expertise
- Service level agreement understanding
- Innovation leadership
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Proactive communication style
- Decisive decision-making
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Affiliations
- Sports, Exercise, Current Affairs
Timeline
Sales and support Manager
KitchTech
2022.05 - 2026.07
Sales manager ROI
Drink App Ltd
2021.08 - 2022.05
Production operator
Hollister ULC
2020.04 - 2021.08
Bar Manager
The Huntsman Inn Galway
2020.02 - 2020.03
Director
ED Taverns LTD T/A The West
2018.02 - 2020.01
General Manager
The Bridge 1859
2014.08 - 2018.01
Bar manager
The Grafton lounge
2010.03 - 2014.08
Leaving Certificate -
St Geralds College