Pedja (PJ) Krstic

Business Development Executive

San Francisco, California, United States22 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in high-value B2B and B2C sales.
  • Expert in building strategic partnerships in AI.
  • Proven track record of closing complex deals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and B2B sales expert with extensive experience in strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationSalesRemote ClosingSaas SalesMarketingCommunication

Other Skills

Enterprise Account Managementb2b salesenterprise salesSales Pipeline ManagementConsultative SellingEnterprise Technology SalesBrand AwarenessLead GenerationStrategic Account DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Closing (Real Estate)Investment SalesTicket SalesSales Pipeline DevelopmentSales Strategy

About

I'm a Strategic Growth and Accounts Manager at GenAI Works, where I build and manage strategic partnerships with AI companies across our 200+ company portfolio - from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. What I do: - Build strategic partnerships with AI companies (average deal size: $25K-$50K) - Manage complex sales cycles with founders, CMOs, and C-level decision-makers - Leverage the world's largest AI community (13M+ followers, 48M monthly impressions) to help AI companies scale - Design custom go-to-market strategies that drive measurable customer acquisition and revenue growth My approach: I don't just facilitate partnerships - I build long-term strategic relationships. I understand what AI companies need (visibility, customers, funding) and create solutions that deliver results. Whether working with early-stage startups or established enterprises, I know how to position value and close transformational deals. Background: Before GenAI Works, I spent 20+ years in high-value B2B and B2C sales across multiple industries. My career has been defined by building trust, understanding buyer needs, and closing complex deals in distributed environments. Network: Through my work, I've built extensive relationships with AI founders, CMOs, and decision-makers across the AI ecosystem - a network I leverage to create opportunities for our partners. If you're building in AI and looking to scale, let's connect.

Experience

Genai.works

Strategic Growth and Accounts Manager

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · United States

  • I'm a Strategic Growth and Accounts Manager at GenAI Works, where I build and manage strategic partnerships with AI companies across our 200+ company portfolio - from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises.
  • What I do:
  • Build strategic partnerships with AI companies (average deal size: $25K-$50K)
  • Manage complex sales cycles with founders, CMOs, and C-level decision-makers
  • Leverage the world's largest AI community (13M+ followers, 48M monthly impressions) to help AI companies scale
  • Design custom go-to-market strategies that drive measurable customer acquisition and revenue growth
  • My approach:
  • I don't just facilitate partnerships - I build long-term strategic relationships. I understand what AI companies need (visibility, customers, funding) and create solutions that deliver results.
  • Whether working with early-stage startups or established enterprises, I know how to position value and close transformational deals.
  • Background:
  • Before GenAI Works, I spent 20+ years in high-value B2B and B2C sales across multiple industries. My career has been defined by building trust, understanding buyer needs, and closing complex deals in distributed environments.
  • Network:
  • Through my work, I've built extensive relationships with AI founders, CMOs, and decision-makers across the AI ecosystem - a network I leverage to create opportunities for our partners.
  • If you're building in AI and looking to scale, let's connect.
Strategic PartnershipsEnterprise Account Managementb2b salesenterprise salesSales Pipeline ManagementConsultative Selling+6

Storydoor

Acquisitions Manager

Aug 2024Jan 2025 · 5 mos · Memphis, Tennessee, United States · Remote

  • As an Acquisitions Manager, I leverage my extensive experience in sales, negotiation, and high-ticket remote closing to work directly with property owners to structure mutually beneficial deals, ensuring a seamless transaction process.
  • With years of expertise in communication and relationship-building, I skillfully navigate complex negotiations, ensuring the best outcomes for both sellers and investors. I utilize cutting-edge tools such as CRM platforms (Go High Level), Slack, and other industry-relevant software to streamline workflows and manage data efficiently.
  • My role is central to our mission of providing investors with lucrative real estate opportunities by maintaining a deep understanding of market trends, property evaluations, and investment strategies.
Closing (Real Estate)Investment SalesTicket SalesNegotiationSales

Saas camp

Business Development Manager

May 2024Aug 2024 · 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • SaaS Camp is a B2B SaaS accelerator designed to help early-stage startups increase their sales and marketing effectiveness. The program focuses on solving core problems such as getting more product demos and increasing close rates. SaaS Camp operates on a performance-based model, limiting the intake to a maximum of five new startups per month to ensure dedicated support.
  • Key services and outcomes provided by SaaS Camp include:
  • 1. Market Positioning: Identifying the best target audience to maximize product value and ROI.
  • 2. Lead Generation: Utilizing channels like LinkedIn and cold email campaigns to generate high-quality leads.
  • 3. Conversion Optimization: Implementing strategies to improve conversion rates at each stage of the sales funnel.
  • 4. Customer Acquisition Systems: Creating sustainable systems to consistently bring in new paying customers.
  • 5. Revenue Growth: Helping startups increase their recurring revenue through tailored marketing plans and strategies.
  • The program has documented success stories, such as helping startups achieve significant increases in daily sign-ups, profit, and product demos without additional marketing spend. Testimonials from founders highlight the tangible value and results delivered by SaaS Camp's approach.
SaaS SalesNew Business DevelopmentSoftware as a Service (SaaS)SaaS DevelopmentBusiness Development

Freelance

High ticket remote closer

Apr 2024Sep 2024 · 5 mos · Remote

  • With over two decades of experience in luxury high-end sales across various niches, both in person and over the phone, I'm thrilled to bring my expertise to the realm of high-ticket remote closing. My journey is defined by a passion for exceptional service, meaningful connections, and converting prospects into buyers. Eager to help businesses and individuals meet their sales goals, whether you're a small business owner or an entrepreneur. Let's connect and elevate your sales strategy together!
Sales Pipeline Developmentremote closingSales StrategyCRMSales Developmentsales closing+2

Effy jewelry

Brand Ambassador

Sep 2022Apr 2023 · 7 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

  • The Effy Jewelry Brand Ambassador plays an essential role in communicating the message about the Effy brand onboard luxury cruise ships, maximizing passenger engagement and driving traffic to the onboard Effy Jewelry Boutique, while ensuring Effy sales goals are achieved each voyage.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Be the face of the Effy Jewelry program onboard the cruise ship
  • Represent the Effy brand with professionalism and enthusiasm at all times
  • Promote and execute the Effy Jewelry onboard events calendar
  • Help the Effy Jewelry sales associates close deals and achieve their sales goals
  • Train and mentor the Effy Jewelry sales associates
  • Close deals with bigger clients, such as cruise ship executives and high-value guests
  • Liaise with the onboard ship management to ensure the success of the Effy Jewelry program
SalesSales TrainingsMarketing StrategyLead QualificationBrand Ambassador TrainingConference Speaking+2

Park west gallery

Art Auctioneer and gallery manager

Sep 2010Aug 2019 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Luxury cruise ships around the world

  • Park West, one of the world's largest art dealers, in business for more than 43 years and with a client base of more than 1.3 million offers a unique art collecting experience. Besides organizing VIP art auctions at numerous land locations around the US, Park West also offers art collecting on cruise ships through art auctions. Art auctions on cruise ships are constantly experienced as some of the most exciting and entertaining events on a cruise providing an exceptional opportunity for collecting high quality art as well as fantastic entertainment. Art auctioneer is in charge of a whole art program on cruise ships that includes marketing the auctions, conducting the auctions, after auction sales, managing on board art team and all of the logistics related to the program.
CommunicationMicrosoft ExcelPresentationsOrganization SkillsSales StrategyAnalytical Skills+6

Telenor

2 roles

Billing Administrator

Promoted

Aug 2000Jun 2010 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Customer Care Specialist

Jan 1998Mar 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Belgrade, Serbia · On-site

Education

Business and Communications

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