James Buckley — Partnerships Manager

Sales changes lives. I am living proof. I have seen it happen countless times. A person learns how to communicate value, earn trust, and solve real problems for real customers. Their confidence grows. Their career grows. Their life grows. That transformation is why I care so much about this profession. My mission is to walk alongside sales professionals as they develop the skills, habits, and mindset needed to build lasting success. Through my work with Sell Better and as host of the Daily Sales Show, I have the privilege of learning from some of the sharpest minds in modern sales every single day. Founders, revenue leaders, top performers, and operators join our conversations to share what actually works in the field. Real conversations about the craft of selling. The work goes deeper than tactics. Sales professionals are the tip of the spear inside every organization. They carry the product story, earn customers' trust, and build relationships that move businesses forward. When salespeople improve their craft, companies grow, and lives change. My role is simple. I bring great voices together. I ask the questions practitioners actually care about. I highlight ideas that help sales professionals win. Most importantly, I try to elevate the way the front lines think about sales. If you care about improving your skills, learning from the best in the industry, and being part of a community that genuinely wants to see each other succeed, you are in the right place. Join us live. Learn something new. Share what works. Help raise the standard for the sales profession. A few things I get to do every day: 🎙 Host conversations with some of the best minds in sales 📚 Create content that helps sales professionals improve their craft 🤝 Connect the sales community through shared learning 🚀 Help elevate the reputation and professionalism of the sales industry Where you can find me: 📺 Hosting the Daily Sales Show with Sell Better 📊 Helping millions of sales professionals learn from the best in the industry 🌎 Building a global community focused on improving the craft of selling Connect with me at @saywhatsales on Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales and Marketing expert with a focus on community engagement and mental health advocacy.

Location: Knoxville

Experience: 16 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Sales
Marketing
Mental Health

Career Highlights

Host of the Daily Sales Show
Expert in sales transformation and community building
Advocate for mental health awareness in sales

Work Experience

Sell Better

Host of the Sell Better Daily Sales Show | Partnerships | Public Speaker (4 yrs 3 mos)

Director Of Business Development | Partner Manager (1 yr)

Director, Sales Execution & Evolution (1 yr 1 mo)

UNCrushed

Board Of Directors & Host of The UNCrushed Podcast (3 yrs 3 mos)

RingLead, Inc.

Business Development Manager Brand Ambassador (11 mos)

Cirrus Insight

Enterprise Business Development Manager (9 mos)

Account Executive (1 yr 1 mo)

Director Of Business Development (1 yr 7 mos)

Business Development Manager (2 yrs 3 mos)

Client Engagement Specialist (3 yrs 8 mos)

University of Miami

University of Miami (6 yrs)

Education

Writing Communications at Maryville College

Associate of Arts at Pellissippi State Community College

James Buckley

Partnerships Manager

Knoxville16 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Host of the Daily Sales Show
Expert in sales transformation and community building
Advocate for mental health awareness in sales

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales and Marketing expert with a focus on community engagement and mental health advocacy.

Contact

james@sellbetter.xyz LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

SalesMarketingMental Health

Other Skills

Outbound SalesDemand GenerationPersonal BrandingSales ProcessesMental Health CounselingSales ManagementSaaSActive DirectoryKeynoteCustomer ServiceManagementPublic SpeakingTeam LeadershipLead GenerationTraining

About

Experience

Sell better

3 roles

Host of the Sell Better Daily Sales Show | Partnerships | Public Speaker

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

I have the privilege of hosting incredible salespeople and leaders ever day.
Follow us @sellbetter.xyz on the gram and on Tik Tok for daily tips, techniques, and takeaways that will help you in your daily routines.
My Key responsibilities:
Host and MC public and private events for/with Sell Better
Help sales reps through tough times with proven tactics
Provide best practices to sellers globally
Elevate the Sales Profession overall
Show salespeople their true value and worth
Give salespeople the confidence they need to be successful
Educate and entertain our audience

MarketingOutbound SalesDemand GenerationPersonal BrandingSales ProcessesSales

Director Of Business Development | Partner Manager

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr

Following this tip will get you reply rates that are bananas 🍌
So, here you are...
After a successful interaction with your prospect, you fix the next meeting
You have a good feeling
The day comes and you join the call
You read on the screen: “Waiting for others to join”
3 minutes, maybe they are still in another call - no worries
10 minutes, ok...
15 minutes ... You leave the meeting
If you hadn’t left, you would still be waiting
Look the truth in the face, you have been ghosted 👻
James "Saywhatsales" Buckley tells you how to avoid this in a funny way 😂
👉 stay tuned, the episode will get published soon on Europe's B2B Tech Sales Podcast

Director, Sales Execution & Evolution

Dec 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

I am a sales practitioner that also trains. I teach sales teams how to create, and then leverage their personal brand to bolster pipeline, connect with key accounts, build relationships, and ultimately become well known entities in their respective spaces.
I consider myself very fortunate to work at JB Sales. John Barrows is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities regarding sales best practices and training. It’s a pleasure, and an honor to represent this team.
WHAT I DO:
I create content related to sales, and connect with others to add value to their routines
Provide training for SDR/BDR and Account Executives on prospecting, personal branding, and closing techniques
Learn new technologies and new tactics so that JBarrows is always up to date on the latest sales industry standards and beyond
Teaching others why personal brand and social media is important for the long term of your career. You are worth so much more than you realize.
CORE VALUES FOR SUCCESS:
1. A constant need for feedback that creates growth opportunities
2. Hyper-responsive to colleagues and prospects
3. Coachability and willingness to change
4. The Power of Persuasive Conversation
5. Work/Life balance - Loving what I do
When I’m not working, I love watching television shows and movies, writing, public speaking, reading books, and socializing with friends.
My personality types are DISC Id (Influencer), Myers-Briggs ENFJ, and Enneagram 2. I tend to be adventurous and persuasive, eager to explore new paths and find creative solutions. I'm most energized by storytelling, exploration & discovery, and fun & excitement. See my full personality profile here: https://www.crystalknows.com/p/saywhatsales

Uncrushed

Board Of Directors & Host of The UNCrushed Podcast

Jun 2019 – Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Our mission is to raise awareness of the many mental health challenges faced and how people have overcome them. Many people around us are suffering from challenges such as grief, depression, addiction, burnout, anxiety and PTS, yet they remain nameless and faceless.
Through people sharing their stories of experience, strength, and hope, our community will reassure you that you are not alone and no longer need to suffer in silence - there is a different path. Only through talking about these challenges, can we help to break down the many stigmas associated with mental health.
We share content from multiple sources. The views and opinions expressed in this content shared are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNCrushed Inc.
Please help support this cause at https://www.uncrushed.org/take-action
Want to talk? Post in our private LinkedIn group or email us at: contact@uncrushed.org
Want to share your story? Email us at: shareyourexperience@uncrushed.org
Want to partner? Email us at partnerships@uncrushed.org
Follow us on:
LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncrushed
LinkedIn Community: https://lnkd.in/gZB_pNW
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uncrushed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncrushed.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncrushed_org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncrushed_org
UNtold, UNanswered, UNited.

Mental Health CounselingMental Health

Ringlead, inc.

Business Development Manager Brand Ambassador

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 11 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Business Development Manager:
Research prospective RingLead accounts in targeted verticals, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement
Understand RingLead’s target markets
Develop market strategies can be used to attract clients
Collaborate with design and sales team to ensure that customer needs are met
Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the big data space
Possess a strong understanding of RingLead products, our competition in the industry and positioning
Follow the latest data industry developments and stay up-to-date on corporate competitors
Brand Ambassador:
Representing the RingLead brand positively in a multitude of settings
Assisting in content creation (ie. writing blogs, newsletters, product reviews, etc.)
Participating in event marketing
Generating brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing and social selling
Opinion leader in the data and CRM ecosystem
Providing feedback and insight on new products/services
Promoting the RingLead brand via my personal social media accounts

Cirrus insight

5 roles

Enterprise Business Development Manager

Mar 2018 – Dec 2018 · 9 mos

Account Executive

Nov 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

I am a strong personality. The greatest gift I can offer is the gift of laughter. Sales is supposed to be fun and I try and personify that notion to the best of my ability. I bring creative and innovative relationship building skills to the table. Be prepared to hear me smile on a call. :-)

Director Of Business Development

May 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

As Business Development Director I serve a team of 3 Sales Development Representatives. I aid in creating workflows, and sales training. I provide tools to my team that allow them to create leads, and create relationships that help close opportunities and boost retention.

Business Development Manager

Promoted

Sep 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

My aim is to develop long term business relationships with organizations on a global scale. I look to train incoming sales representatives so they are equipped with strong habits that lead to fruitful, and meaningful conversations.
I like to think I put the personal touch back in sales. Old school sales for the new school sales rep.
There's no substitute for hard work, and I enjoy seeing others become successful. That's how I know that I make a difference.

Client Engagement Specialist

Apr 2015 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Engage prospects in healthy conversation about Salesforce productivity. Develop long term relationships that lead to long term reoccurring revenue, and referrals to boot.
Cold calls, and cold emails to prospects
Creat effective templates that command responses
Sales market research and development
Catalyst for effective sales trends throughout sales team
Networking events, and direct sales
Ensure quality customer care, and lead the sales team in new business

University of miami

University of Miami

Jul 2000 – Jul 2006 · 6 yrs · Miami Florida

As a network specialist I was responsible for tending to end user issues such as connectivity, software updates and installation, and printer issues. For the Telecommunications department I took inventories of devices on our network, conducted routine repairs for jacks and routers campus wide, and occasionally got some work done as well.