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Paul Obande

Dublin

Summary

Results-driven Account Executive with 10+ years of experience in fast-paced, target-oriented sales environments. Proven track record of consistently exceeding quotas through strategic prospecting, consultative selling, and effective pipeline management. Adept at identifying client pain points and positioning solutions that drive measurable ROI. Skilled in navigating the full sales cycle — from cold outreach to contract close — across SMB, Mid Market and Enterprise accounts. Known for combining commercial acumen with relationship-building to unlock long-term growth. Thrives in high-performance cultures and is motivated by hitting goals and scaling revenue.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

LinkedIn
04.2022 - Current
  • Built and nurtured trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders, becoming a strategic advisor rather than a vendor.
  • Led quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and exec-level workshops to showcase ROI and roadmap alignment.
  • Identified upsell and cross-sell opportunities through prospecting, regular value reviews and usage analysis - Closing £2.31m in FY2025, achieving 136% of my annual target

Senior Account Executive

Indeed
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Managed a high-volume sales pipeline using Salesforce and Indeed’s internal CRM, maintaining accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene.
  • Owned the full sales cycle — from cold outreach & conducting demos to onboarding and post-sale support — for over 120 active clients across industries
  • Mentored junior account executives, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
  • Consistently exceeded my quarterly sales targets, with an average of 141%

Account Executive

Uber
05.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Executive

Virgin Media
05.2016 - 05.2018

Retail Sales Executive

Eircom
03.2015 - 05.2016

Education

Computer Games Development

University of Limerick
Limerick
01-2017

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Account Executive

LinkedIn
04.2022 - Current

Senior Account Executive

Indeed
10.2019 - 04.2022

Account Executive

Uber
05.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Executive

Virgin Media
05.2016 - 05.2018

Retail Sales Executive

Eircom
03.2015 - 05.2016

Computer Games Development

University of Limerick
Paul Obande