Susan P.

Business Development Executive

Newport, Rhode Island, United States24 yrs 7 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Achieved 150% of annual quota through strategic prospecting.
  • Executed successful trade show strategies enhancing visibility.
  • Expert in cybersecurity solutions and business development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and SaaS Business Development Expert.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityEdr/mdrSoftware As A Service (saas)Lead GenerationSales ManagementAccount ManagementManaged Detection And Response (mdr)Event Management

Other Skills

Cold CallingThe Challenger™Sales ConversationIR MonitoringOutreachBANTPardot / Einstein Analytics (Marketing Cloud)Apollo.io6Sense AI Revenue Intelligence PlatformSponsorshipProspecting SkillsLead QualificationDatabase ManagementInformation TechnologyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Solution Selling

About

Security shouldn't be this hard. But for most IT teams, it is. Too many tools, alerts with no context, Vendors who disappear after the sale, and threats that keep getting smarter while your team stays the same size. At ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes, we’ve spent over a decade identifying and stopping threats that other solutions miss. We help organizations cut through the noise with unified endpoint detection and response, email security, and a human led Managed services team that’s available 24/7 that’s easy to deploy and manage through a single pane of glass so your team can focus on the work that really matters. If you're tired of complicated, expensive security that still keeps you up at night — let's talk.

Experience

Threatdown

Senior Global Business Development Specialist

Mar 2026Present · 0 mo · Newport County, RI · Remote

CybersecurityEDR/MDR

Telus digital

Business Development Rep | Pipeline & Lead Gen Expert | SaaS & IT Solutions

Jun 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Middletown, RI · Remote

  • Gerent, now TELUS Digital, is a Salesforce Digital Consulting Partner. My verticals were focused on Mid-Market: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Insurance, HLS, TTH, Retail, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit, and Consumer Business Services.
  • Maintain high-intensity activity levels including 300+ calls and 2 hours of talk time daily via predictive dialer (Orum).
  • Exceeded quarterly quotas by an average of 40% through strategic lead generation and pipeline management.
  • Secure discovery meetings with C-level decision-makers in Insurance, Manufacturing, Finance, HLS, and Hospitality.
  • Increased executive response rates by 30% through tailored, persona-based messaging.
  • Worked with Sales Directors and Sales Managers on Account Mapping, messaging, and intent signals.
Software as a Service (SaaS)Cold CallingLead Generation

Connection

Inside Sales Account Manager

Jul 2023Jun 2024 · 11 mos · Newport, Rhode Island, United States · Remote

  • Exceeded quarterly quotas by an average of 60%
  • Collaborated with vendors to develop competitive quotes and pricing strategies tailored to customer needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market trends. Featured brands: Adobe, AMD, Apple, CISCO Partner, Dell Technologies, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, and vmware.
  • Manage and oversee 250+ accounts in my book of business – Northeast Region.
  • 70-100+ dials per day including inbound/outbound leads / 2 hours of talk time
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them select and implement technology solutions.
  • Managed post-sale follow-ups to ensure successful deployments and address concerns.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients, leading to increased retention and expansion opportunities.
Software as a Service (SaaS)The Challenger™Sales ConversationSales ManagementAccount Management

Critical start

Business Development: Specializing in Managed Cyber Risk Reduction: EDR, MDR, SOC, SIEM

Jun 2022Feb 2023 · 8 mos · Newport, Rhode Island, United States · Remote

  • Achieved 150% of my annual quota in 2023 through strategic prospecting and consultative selling techniques.
  • One Closed/Won per month. My ARR for Q4 (2022) = $600,000.00.
  • (10) Discovery calls/MQLs per month (approximately 2 per week, 30-40 per quarter)
  • (70+) dials per day including inbound/outbound leads and 100+ emails per day
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and drive end-to-end outreach campaign strategy including both broad-based as well as account-based approaches.
  • COMPANY LAID OFF ENTIRE NORTHEAST SALES TEAM: FEB'23
IR MonitoringSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Managed Detection and Response (MDR)Cybersecurity

Discover newport

2 roles

Trade show / Client Event Manager

Sep 2010May 2020 · 9 yrs 8 mos · On-site

  • Trade Show Execution – Discover Newport
  • Successfully executed trade show strategies across the association, corporate, and motorcoach verticals, enhancing destination visibility and driving group business to Newport, RI. Oversaw all aspects of trade show participation, including pre-show planning, booth logistics, on-site engagement, and post-show follow-up. Built and maintained strong relationships with meeting planners and tour operators, effectively positioning Discover Newport as a premier destination for meetings, events, and group travel.
  • Planned and executed participation in key industry trade shows and conferences tailored to each vertical.
  • Customized messaging and collateral to align with specific audience needs and buying behaviors
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and partners to maximize presence and ROI
  • Conducted follow-up campaigns to nurture leads and convert interest into bookings
  • Represented Discover Newport professionally in high-level networking opportunities
  • Position was eliminated due to COVID-19 - May 2020

Manager of Sales Logistics

Sep 1998May 2020 · 21 yrs 8 mos · On-site

  • As the Manager of Sales Logistics at Discover Newport, RI, I leveraged my business development acumen to drive strategic growth and optimize sales operations. My experience in managing logistics, coordinating events, and streamlining processes allowed me to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhanced customer experiences and boosted sales efficiency.
  • FOUNDING Business Development Representative
  • Research and qualify leads in new markets and existing accounts
  • Conduct outreach via email and cold calls
  • Prospect using various platforms and resources
  • Identify decision-makers and research customer needs
  • Develop approach strategies and pitches
  • Negotiate services/products and stay updated on industry trends
  • Collaborate with team for site inspections and demos
  • CRM Manager:
  • Administer database of 9K+ planners and 1K+ partners
  • Implement and optimize CRM platform
  • Manage day-to-day CRM operations and customizations
  • Prepare reports and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Train new employees and manage multiple projects
  • Track sales and ROI information
  • Trade show and Client Event Manager:
  • Execute 15-20 corporate planner events annually
  • Manage all aspects from budgeting to follow-up
  • Coordinate sales calls, missions, and FAM tours
  • Execute 25 domestic/international trade shows yearly
  • Handle logistics, cooperative payments, and follow-up
Cold CallingOutreachSales ManagementEvent Management

Education

New England Institute of Technology

Technical

Sep 2003May 2004

Project Management Institute

PMP Certification — Project Management

Jan 2025Dec 2025

Trailhead by Salesforce

Active education on a daily basis via Trailhead by Salesforce

Jun 2020Present

Katharine Gibbs School

Certificate in Secretarial Administration — Secretarial Administration/Business Acumen

May 1989Sep 1990

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